Williams or Smith could still start over Goldson according to Fangio

WillistheWall · 2011-08-29T14:43:59-07:00

http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/2011/08/inside-the-49ers/fangio-says-his-defense-is-behind-from-a-mental-standpoint/ How are you evaluating the free safety in terms of S Dashon Goldson starting the past couple of games, but S Madieu Williams has made some plays out there. Is that still a starting spot up for grabs or is that more on Dashon right now? “No, I think it’s still up for grabs. We still have [S] Reggie Smith that whenever he gets healthy and starts working again, we’re hoping for him to start working some this week. Not in the game, but to see him out on the practice field, at least out running around to get his knee back right from the procedure he had. So right now, the three of them are in that mix.” I have been a lot more impressed with Williams than Goldson and Reggie is better in coverage IMO.

Aug 29, 2011 at 2:45 PM

HessianDud
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I thought Williams was the odd-man out after Goldson signed, but he had a pretty nice game against Houston.

Aug 29, 2011 at 2:45 PM

valrod33
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watch Goldson end up getting cut, lol

Aug 29, 2011 at 2:48 PM

btthepunk
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Originally posted by HessianDud:
I thought Williams was the odd-man out after Goldson signed, but he had a pretty nice game against Houston.

I thought he was until they traded Mays.

Aug 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM

susweel
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Originally posted by valrod33:
watch Goldson end up getting cut, lol

that would be epic

he would get destroyed on twitter

Aug 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM

AB81Rules
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Originally posted by valrod33:
watch Goldson end up getting cut, lol

lol, that would be hilarious. But His 2M salary is guaranteed.

Madieu Williams has played well better than Goldson, only Whitner has looked better.

Aug 29, 2011 at 3:02 PM

OnTheClock
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Goldson has been awful. Horrible tackling angles are a regularity with him.

Aug 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM

PacTiger
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My money is on Williams starting the regular season or ending up the starter a couple games in.

Aug 29, 2011 at 3:41 PM

sacniner
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So pissed that Reggie got hurt... can't wait to see him come back and take Dashon's job.

Aug 29, 2011 at 3:43 PM

SnakePlissken
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Originally posted by sacniner:
So pissed that Reggie got hurt... can't wait to see him come back and take Dashon's job.

Reggie is probably the best FS we've had in a long time, but the dude can never stay healthy.

Aug 29, 2011 at 3:43 PM

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AJ_Larrea954
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wooo hoooo cant wait to see this......

Aug 29, 2011 at 3:46 PM

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smithgdwg
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Goldson must be the only person who thinks he is good.

Aug 29, 2011 at 3:49 PM

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chico49erfan
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Goldson is the worst.

He's a younger faster version of Mark Roman. But none of the positive attributes work in his favor.

[ Edited by chico49erfan on Aug 29, 2011 at 3:49 PM ]

Aug 29, 2011 at 3:50 PM

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I've been impressed with Williams so far this off season. I would take him or Smith over Goldson if the season started today. Whitner looks like just a straight up stud.

Aug 29, 2011 at 4:34 PM

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I'll be surprised if Goldson isn't starting opening day.