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.
Nolan on the Johnson signing. “Well we already locked up Bruce (ex-Ram), Darrell Jackson (ex-Seahawk) so we figured we needed a former Cardinal to balance everything out. It’s unfortunate he never played for the Ravens though.
Most signs had Johnson signing with the Bills, since that was one of the main teams that was pushing for Johnson’s services. Here is a little tidbit from Kent Somers from the AZ Republic from yesterday.
Johnson’s agent, Joel Segal, told me last night that the Cardinals are not among the three teams in the running for Johnson. Segal said he has a couple of offers on the table and that Johnson should make a decision soon.
Buffalo has brought Johnson in for a visit, and it’s been reported that the Redskins, Bucs and Titans also have some interest. Segal declined to name the teams.
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Expect a 2nd round WR instead of a first round. I am hoping we select Hardy in the second, he should be there, because of his off the field issue he had and all of the other WRs will most likely be gone. Good chance Hardy is a 2nd rounder. At least we are picking up some weapons.
Our #29 pick will selct either Best RT available (Cherilius) or Quentin Groves.
Bryant Johnson has the tools, can Martz bring out the best in him, if so he could easily be a number 1 WR. Johnson is 6′3″ 218 pounds and runs a 4.37 40. He also has great hands. But when you have two superstars that unleashed their potential, he got caught behind them. Our WR core is gonna be sweet on Madden!
Damn, we went from no WR’s to all that our roster can handle. With a little help on the O line, Smith has NO MORE excuses right?
No one wants DeSean Jackson? He might be available at #29. Plus he’s being mentored by Jerry Rice. But I still would take Quentin Groves first if he’s still there when it’s our turn.
Bryant Johnson was a good signing. He’s got all the physical tools to be a good receiver.
What this does is gives you our starting three receivers…..DJAX, Johnson, and Bruce…..when they bring in four it will probably be Lelie (if they are smart). I agree, the niners will probably take a wr in the second. However, now I REALLY believe they will get the best player available with each selection. Any NEW news on Spikes? If we get Spikes then we REALLY will go with the best player available.
This also probably spells the end of Battle and Gilmore….especially if they draft a receiver.
Again my opinion but I don’t think Hardy is there in the 2nd round for us. Think to many people are assuming off field issues will hold him back.He hasn’t had any issues off field for over a year now. He’s been good. Coaches at Indiana straightened him out. With his skill set, hands and decent/good speed for someone his size he’s going before us.And while some teams don’t like bad boys others don’t care as long as they can perform on the field and don’t get suspended.
Even if he makes it to 2nd round I think someone takes him before he makes it to us. Jets make sense and so do the Raiders. Hell even cowboys could take him later in draft to pair with owens. I would hate to see that but could happen.
With this signing though no way to we spend a 1st on a reciever unless the best reciever in draft falls to us. Which i wouldn’t count on. Think more like best oline, olb like groves or even if one of top corner’s slides.
And as far as Boldin beating out Johnson even though was taken later in draft. He was taken A ROUND LATER. 1 round later. No one knew he would be that good. If they did boldin would have been first wr off board or atleast in first round that year. Don’t judge one player b/c another beat him out. Doesn’t mean he’s damaged goods or a terrible player b/c he couldn’t beat out boldin who in turn is one of top wr in nfl. Just means that in that system/offense Boldin’s skill set showed and that Boldin stepped it up and showed that he should have been a first rounder that year. There are guys every draft who prove to be better then others taken in earlier rounds Just ask Tom Brady or Colston. Both late round picks that blew up. That doesn’t mean others taken before them are garbage.
Gilmore isn’t on team anymore he is a free agent ryan
i think what the niner are goin to do in the first round of the draft is tht they are goin to trade there players for Two First Round Picks, i got a hutch they are goin to do tht, reason being 2006 and 2007 theve done tht soo…well see
Good to know…..
And i think btwn Lelie and Battle i think it would be Lelie who gets cut. Battle runs better routes and has a little better hands. Lelie was our long threat. Johnson has speed for that now. And if draft another speedster then no need for a guy who’s best route is a GO route.
If that is true then lets do the math….DJAX, Johnson, Bruce, Jason Hill, Lelie, Battle. If we keep six this will be the six (unless we draft a receiver….then Battle is toast.
Really? I would say that Battle is TOUGHER and faster, but I don’t know. I say we should go O line unless Sweed or Kelly drop to us in the first. Groves won’t be there (eventhough I wish he would). If we get Groves and Spikes we could do some damage this year. Although, I wouldn’t cry if they got a QUALITY corner. Pash IS more important though at this point.
Pass rush I mean.
We are going to draft a wr regardless.Someone Martz can mold and fit into his system an all. If we go and draft 2 wr’s then i could see battle getting cut. However I think Lelie is odd man out. I think Battle is ok and is the safe one of the two. I think Jackson would be cut before battle. If anything bc battle makes less and Can also play special teams if need be.
Oline should def be our first round pick I think it’s our biggest area of need. Both Tackle and Guard. I’ve been saying that all along. Just a question of does someone worth our pick slide or do we have to reach a bit. If it comes to reaching though or going BPA. I think they go BPA according to there grades of players. Nolan and McCloughan don’t seem to really reach for picks they have graded at like a 2nd in the 1st. They will either trade down or take someone in that first round grading for them thats available.
Perfect example is last year’s draft. When 2nd round came along. According to them they had no one they had graded to take for that pick and Colts came calling and thats how we got our 1st this year.
Guys we also have a guy on our roster named Ziegler at WR. After we go rid of Taylor we signed that guy from the practice squad. He can easily go away, we lost Gilmore, and if Lelie doesn’t try to run routes again, Martz will not keep him around.
We also have C.J. Brewer and Darrell Rabb listed at the position. We got plenty of possible cuts.
Maybe it’s the end of D-Jax. I certainly hope it’s not the end of Battle, I don’t want to see him go.
ziegler can always go back to practice squad which is more likely though.
D-Jax and/or Lelie should be dangled out as trade bait now that we’ve signed Johnson. I’m also hoping for him to get a contract extension during the middle of the season or immediately after it. I especially like the trade bait idea if it moves us up the draft order. We really need to make an aggressive push for Groves.
To late Prime Time Darrel Jackson has been cut! No lie, I heard it on NFL sirius radio. ANd also Adam Schefter of NFL Network said it. It’s on pro football talk (I don’t think they are reliable) but they are right sometimes. Sirius radio doesn’t lie though. D jack has been cut, and expect Lelie to be next.
wats up with tko? bye d jack
I can find anything on either one of them
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profootballtalk.com is reporting djack from adam schefter report
so r starting wrs r bruce, johnson and battle. battle has always been a better #3 anyway.
BELIVE ME GUYS WE R WAY IMPROVED FROM LAST YEAR REMEMBER TAYLOR JACOBS WAS R #3 WR
Good stuff as usual, Medford. I NEVER saw this one coming. I don’t know if I agree with it, but this DOES make me believe that we will draft a receiver on the first day of the draft. I don’t see how they couldn’t…..they just cut our best receiver. Like it or not DJAX was STILL our most talented receiver at this point.
Its bogus……Profootballtalk.com is reporting a rumor…Saying
Adam Schefter thinks that will happen. Go to Schfters site, he hasn’t posted anything since 3/13/08…….Come on guys lets not
jump the gun……..How about this one Brett Farve is gonna go for
a helicopter ride today to view the bay. The clouds are clearing, go outside and maybe you can wave to our new starting QB.
It looks like the beloved Alex Smith is on the bubble according to NFL Total Access I know how some of us on here feels about him and all but I DO NOT feel comfortable about our QB position and it’s not guaranteed that Hill will play like that if he was starter I’m just only speaking on how I feel about it because when you mention Alex Smith he doesn’t wow or put fear in the hearts of the opposing teams as if he could pick a team apart and beat them in clutch situations so I say they shouldn’t had picked up the option on his contract so quicky and we need to address the QB position.
One day after San Francisco signed free-agent wide receiver Bryant Johnson to a one-year contract, the 49ers placed wide receiver Darrell Jackson on waivers, NFL Network’s Adam Schefter is reporting.
Jackson — a three-time 1,000-yard receiver for the Seahawks — struggled to be the receiver the 49ers hoped he would be when they traded a fourth-round pick to Seattle last year.
This offseason, the 49ers have signed free-agent wide receivers Isaac Bruce and Johnson, making Jackson
nfl.com reports
With some improvement on the O line(assuming we draft help here)and some much needed WR’s I think that Smith has some good help around him now. Smith WILL start the season and should perform quite well.
Even with the 49ers putting Djax on waivers I still don’t think they will go wr in the first. I have a hunch that they will trade up into the first again and have 2 first round picks. If Quenton Groves drops to 20th I think they will trade get him and go for Ol with the 29th pick. Remember this is a defensive ran team which means that defense is top priority. Wr will be adressed in the 2nd or 3rd rounds.
So some other teams #3 receiver is coming in to possibly take the #1 spot? Are we supposed to be excited? We have to many #2’s and #3’s at WR. I say stop worrying so much on “character” issues and go after Chad Johnson who wants out of Cincinnati.
i completely agree with Joe about Johnson. he(1st RD)was drafted with Boldin(2nd RD) & got outplayed. then ARZ drafted Fitzgerald & got out played again. it’s a good signing but don’t expect him to be a #1, he hasn’t shown it in his 5yrs in the league. i hope he does.
in the draft, we need: 1)playmakers at WR, 2)pass rushers, 3)OL help, 4)upgrade at FS…
in that order.
I AGREE A # 1 WR WOULD BE GREAT AND MAYBE NEEDED. HOWEVER I PERSONALY THINK THAT CHAD COULD BE A GREAT PICK UP, THE MARK THAT T.O. LEFT ON THE NINERS DICTATES THAT WE GO WITH GUYS WITH LESS BAGGAGE. ANTONIO BRYANT PLAYED WELL FOR US. ACTED A FOOL THOUGH. GETTIN DRUNK ALL THE TIME HANGIN OUT WITH LOCAL RAPPERS FREE STYLIN AND STUFF. NOLAN WAS NOT HAVE’N THAT. AND THATS THE WAY IT IS FOR BETTER OR WORSE. JOHNSON IS GOING TO BE SOLID FOR THE NINERS. HE WILL HOPEFULLY PROVIDE THE DEEP THREAT THAT LELIE WAS SUPOSE TO BRING.HE HAS GOOD SIZE, AND GOOD HANDS, A HARD WORKER THAT WILL FIT IN NICELY WITH THE VARIOUS WR’S THE NINERS HAVE.