Posted January 26, 2011 by Josh Meeker in Commentary
 
 

49ers Free Agents


With the uncertainty of football this season no one really knows just when free agents will be able to re-sign with other teams. However, even though the CBA hasn’t been agreed upon for next season and beyond, teams are still able to re-sign their own free agents if they so wish. Here are the free agents the 49ers might take a look at re-signing this offseason as well as their contributions to the team this past season. Keep in mind the performances of these players as they were all in a contract year with a lot to play for aside from just wins and losses. What do you guys think? Who should stay and who should go?

On offense:

Alex Smith, QB We all know about his trials and tribulations with the club. Here is what he did last season. In 11 games he had 204 completions, threw for 2370 yards, had 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He was also sacked 25 times. He is 26 years old.

Troy Smith, QB. Filled in for Alex Smith after he was injured and played a total of 6 games. He had 73 completions, threw for 1176 yards with 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He was sacked 18 times. He is also 26 years old.

Brian Westbrook,RB. Free agent signing that played sparingly until Frank Gore went down with an injury against Arizona. Westbrook had 77 carries in 14 games played last season. He rushed for 340 yards and had 150 yards receiving. He finished with a total of 5 touchdowns, 4 rushing and 1 receiving. He had no fumbles at all. He is 31 years old.

Barry Sims, OT. Played in 8 games and started in 7 of those games. He is 35 years old.

David Baas, G. Played all 16 games last season. He is 29 years old.

Tony Wraggle, G. Played 15 games last season. He is 31 years old.

On Defense:

Ray McDonald, DT. Dressed for all 16 games. Credited with 19 tackles. Had zero sacks and 1 interception which he returned for a touchdown. He is 26 years old.

Demetric Evans, DT. Dressed for all 16 games. Was credited with 15 tackles. Had zero sacks or interceptions or forced fumbles. He is 31 years old.

Aubrayo Franklin, DT. Missed part of training camp due to dispute over being designated with Franchise Tag. Played in all 16 games. Was credited with 39 tackles. Had no sacks, interceptions or forced fumbles. He is 30 years old.

Manny Lawson, LB. Played in all 16 games. Credited with 59 tackles. Had 2.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 1 interception. He is 26 years old.

Takeo Spikes, LB. Fan favorite and vocal leader played all 16 games last season. Credited with 109 tackles. Had no sacks or forced fumbles but tied with a team high 3 interceptions. He is 34 years old.

Dashon Goldson, S. Played in all 16 games last season. Credited with 80 tackles. Had 1 sack and 1 interception which he returned for a touchdown. He is 26 years old.


Josh Meeker

 
I have eaten, slept and breathed the 49ers since I knew what football was. Favorite all time players are Steve Young and Jerry Rice, even got to see Rice go into the HOF. I try to bring different perspectives to 49ersnews.com in hopes of sparking some debates in Niner Nation about whats best for the team. Hope everyone enjoys them and if not then comment and tell me why! GO NINERS!