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im probably gonna get heat for this QB option

Jan 20, 2011 at 9:17 AM
I was going to mention Pennington, but I was afraid of being flamed by the board. Folks bag on Mel Kiper, but he said he would not walk, he would have run to the podium to lock in Pennington, when he thought they should thave drafted Chad. The Niners took Julian Peterson instead.
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Jan 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Well his cousin is Ty Pennington so why not.
Jan 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM
  • BobS
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Hasn't he had a lot of injuries lately? He seemed to be playing pretty well 2 years ago and then got hurt, again. He won't be any help if he is injured all the time.
Jan 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM
I'm not sure he can be a starter any longer with all the injuries. However, I would love to have him as the backup and a mentor to a young QB that we draft this year.
Jan 20, 2011 at 12:28 PM
  • susweel
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That dude has weaker shoulders then Alex.
Jan 20, 2011 at 12:59 PM
I just want an accurate QB who isn't afraid of throwing passed 20 yards.
Jan 20, 2011 at 2:09 PM
just waiting for his arm to fall off
Jan 20, 2011 at 2:30 PM
i forgot about pennington. he would be worth checking out, definitely, but i have a feeling he's done. too many shoulder problems. however, if he does have something left, he would be a pretty solid stop gap guy while we groom a young qb.
Jan 20, 2011 at 3:00 PM
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He wouldn't make it through week 1
Jan 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
He wouldn't make it through week 1

thats why he would have a physical first
Jan 20, 2011 at 9:40 PM
If we dumped Carr and had him as the backup/possible starter, depending on who else we brought in/drafted, I'd be fine with it.

But I wouldn't want him as someone assured of the starter job with no other options besides Carr or a mid-round or later pick.

We have seen that Carr is past his days of playing if we need someone on a weekly basis and Pennington is at best a gamble to stay healthy in that role.
Jan 20, 2011 at 9:53 PM
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Originally posted by fan49:
Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
He wouldn't make it through week 1

thats why he would have a physical first

So when he passes a physical and gets sacked in preseason and breaks in two then what?
Jan 20, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Chad Pennington is a very realistic option. If he could be medically cleared to play then, I would love to have him. Maybe also sign a Tarvaris Jackson or a Bruce Gradkowski to push for starting job. Keep the rookie QB at third string to learn.
Jan 20, 2011 at 11:38 PM
No thank you
Jan 20, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Originally posted by fanmusclecars:
Chad Pennington is a very realistic option. If he could be medically cleared to play then, I would love to have him. Maybe also sign a Tarvaris Jackson or a Bruce Gradkowski to push for starting job. Keep the rookie QB at third string to learn.

Not a bad idea. He reminds me a lot of Garcia and how he was crafty and tough with good intangible skills, although not all that physically gifted with the big arm. I believe the 49ers actually put in a claim for Gradkowski when he was let go by the Browns but the Raiders had the worse record at the time and were awarded him. But not a bad idea IMO.
[ Edited by 602_JamestownAve on Jan 20, 2011 at 11:53 PM ]
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