Who was our best Free Agent signing of the decade (2000-2010)

Jan 18, 2011 at 4:18 AM

aussieEd9er
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Pretty straight forward poll.
I've listed each players stats during their tenure with the 49ers including games played and started etc. Also listed how long they played for us.

*Apologies to the OLinemen and Moran Norris, as I don't have any stats to show their effectiveness in blocking.
*Derek Smith also had 3 FF and 26 pass defended
*Joe Nedney has an 86.6% FGavg and is 7/13 for FG of 50+yds, 31/37 for 40-49yds
*Aubrayo Franklin also has 1 INT and 6 passes defended
*Allen Rossum also had 1 rushing TD in addition to his 1 kick return TD
*Justin Smith also has 1 INT and 5 passes defended
*Takeo Spikes also has 2 FF and 16 passes defended

Jan 18, 2011 at 4:27 AM

GorefullBore
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Yeah, I agree with the poll, its "cowboy" for sure.

Jan 18, 2011 at 4:28 AM

DaDivaRecieva15
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Justin Smith

Jan 18, 2011 at 4:28 AM

Sims84
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it's EASILY between Tony Parrish and Justin Smith IMO but there are some good names on that list.

[ Edited by Sims84 on Jan 18, 2011 at 4:29 AM ]

Jan 18, 2011 at 4:51 AM

GorefullBore
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Gragg was also a really good RT for us for a long time.

Jan 18, 2011 at 5:07 AM

thedude
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Tony Parrish was a GREAT pickup, but I think Smith has done the most for us overall (and he's not done yet). Honorable mention for Larry Allen and what he did for our ground game, but longevity is his downfall for this poll.

Jan 18, 2011 at 5:17 AM

NJNiner
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Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Justin Smith

This

Jan 18, 2011 at 5:52 AM

AthensGaNiner
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I voted for Cowboy, but a couple of people mentioned Tony Parrish. I was curious as to why he would rank above someone like Spikes. Is it length of service, or outstanding play, or maybe a single dramatic play that I don't recall?

Not disagreeing with you, just curious as to the reasons behind the praise.

Jan 18, 2011 at 5:56 AM

kstolai
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Originally posted by NJNiner:
Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Justin Smith

This

Jan 18, 2011 at 5:57 AM

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49toLife
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I have to go with Nedney. Before him, our kickers were horrendous for years! Cortez, Pochman, Todd Peterson, Jeff Chandler, Gary Anderson, Wide Richey.... Didn't realize he's been playing for the 49ers for so long either, it's just a shame we've been trash for the whole of his tenure.

J. Smith has been a beast too though.

Jan 18, 2011 at 6:21 AM

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