Archive for March, 2008

Niners Sign More Camp Fodder

The 49ers have signed free-agent guard Jeb Terry, who has played in 30 NFL games with one start. Terry was a fifth-round draft pick (No. 146 overall) of the Buccaneers in 2004 from North Carolina. He was cut during training camp last year and was out of the league.
Terry (6-5, 311) played 10 games for [...]

Niners Forfeit a 5th & Swap 3rds in Tampering Case

The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft after commissioner Roger Goodell deemed them guilty of tampering with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs.

MMP: Holmgren Parcells-like in San Fran

We all know that head coach Mike Nolan is on a short leash. It’s almost a given that if he doesn’t succeed this season he’ll be fired. Well rumors are already flying that if Nolan is let go Holmgren may want to head back to San Francisco, but not as head coach. This go around [...]

Strickland Re-Signed

The 49ers maintained their cornerback depth Friday by reaching a one-year, $800,000 deal with Donald Strickland.

Marco…Polo

The players have been participating in a pool workout today, which has provided for some hilarious comedy. Most of the workout takes place in the shallow end, but for the grand finale, full laps are required.

No Guarantees

Mike Nolan was on NFL Network discussing the State of the Franchise. During the segment Nolan talked about the quarterback position and that the 49ers will not guarantee Alex Smith the starting spot.

Mr. Glass Must Have Sand in His Vagina

Matthew Barrows is reporting via the blonde chick over at .com that Isaac Bruce, Walt Harris and Jonas Jennings are not expected to take part in the majority of the team’s offseason program.

Spikes Visiting Cincy?

BengalsZone.com is reporting that free agent linebacker Takeo Spikes is set to visit with the Bengals. At this time they are the only site reporting that information.

49ers Gear Up for Super Bowl Run, Sign Mitchell. Wait…Who?

The 49ers have signed free agent guard Qasim Mitchell, 28, to a contract. Mitchell (6-6, 355) played college ball at North Carolina A&T.

MMP: Hand the Bears Some Kleenex

Here is a quick rundown for the latest Monday Morning Punter. The Bears are crying, Jackson’s cut adds money, no word on Spikes, and an updated look at the comings and goings.

D-Jack Sent to D-Curb

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the 49ers will send wide receiver Darrell Jackson to the curb. This isn’t really a surprise since Stonehands Jackson couldn’t catch a cold last season.

Niners Sign Bryant Johnson

Reports are coming out on ESPN Radio and East Coast Sports News that Cardinals free agent Bryant Johnson has signed a one year deal.

More to follow as story develops.