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Lorenzo Neal?
Aug 20, 2009 at 9:32 AM
- Giant9er
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nope
Aug 20, 2009 at 9:33 AM
- Chree
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He was released because hes not fast enough for Al Davis' liking
Aug 20, 2009 at 9:34 AM
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Nope
Aug 20, 2009 at 9:35 AM
- fzrdave
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He was a great player in his day, but his days are done. So, no.
Aug 20, 2009 at 10:04 AM
- bigmike55
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I'm sure he could still lead block really really well, but i think his glory days are over.
Aug 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM
- hondakillerzx
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lorenz-NO-Neal
Aug 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM
- RonMexico
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all he has ever done is block extremely well and can still do that
but he is not needed
but he is not needed
Aug 20, 2009 at 12:54 PM
- RonMexico
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Originally posted by ObePwnD:Originally posted by 49erFrank:
Should we sign Lorenzo Neal? He was just released by the Raiders. I think he would work out great for our run game. Your thoughts?
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one of the best blocking FBs ever
Aug 20, 2009 at 3:12 PM
- backontop
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Originally posted by Chree:
He was released because hes not fast enough for Al Davis' liking
probably because they wanted to use him for more of a pass catching FB when his specialty is trying to kill LB's
Aug 20, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- danimal
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If I am not mistaken he has gone from SD-BAL-OAK in just a few years.
If that does not tell you he is done, nothing will.
If that does not tell you he is done, nothing will.
Aug 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM
- 49ersalldaway126
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Originally posted by PatrickJira411:
Can't be good if the Raiders cut him. He may be physically done.
not true maybe he just doesnt have a good 40?
Aug 20, 2009 at 4:58 PM
- ninerlifer
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Originally posted by RonMexico:Originally posted by ObePwnD:Originally posted by 49erFrank:
Should we sign Lorenzo Neal? He was just released by the Raiders. I think he would work out great for our run game. Your thoughts?
Oakland Raiders
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one of the best blocking FBs ever
agreed...he was awesome in Baltimore last year though. FB's loke Neal have long careers in the NFL, 16 years for him. I would love too, but we have Norris who is infenitly younger....plus it looks like the Cowboys might get him.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239811-are-the-dallas-cowboys-interested-in-lorenzo-neal
Aug 20, 2009 at 5:20 PM
- WheresWaldo
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We have a guy named Moran Norris. Is he not popular enough for you?
[ Edited by WheresWaldo on Aug 20, 2009 at 5:20 PM ]
Aug 20, 2009 at 5:48 PM
- hondakillerzx
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neal was a good FB but we have our guy who is younger and just as capable. neal was a beast tho, he led the way for a 1000 yard rusher pretty much every year he played. thats a hell of an accomplishment
Aug 20, 2009 at 9:30 PM
- E-49er
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Yeah I would sign him. The reason being is his blocking ability.Sure we have Norris but what happens if Norris needs to leave due to personal reasons or is injured ? Who will effectively lead block for Gore and Coffee? Miller? He is just getting his feet wet at FB. Robinson? Too small to effectively lead block constantly. A TE ? It hurt our depth at TE. I would sign Neal in a heartbeat and since he played in SD there is some familiarity with the type of system Raye is running. Sing says he wants to run the ball effectively. Neal can help the niners do that even though he is older.