Eric Mangini to become a consultant with 49ers?

Niner Pundit — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:02 +0000

According to CBS’ Jason LaCanfora, the 49ers and former Browns and Jets head coach Eric Mangini are in talks about him joining the team as a consultant.

Former Jets head coach Eric Mangini, currently a broadcast analyst, has been in talks with the 49ers about a consulting position

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) May 15, 2013

Mangini’s role with the 49ers, if it came together, would be to assist the offense with ideas on how to prepare for certain defenses, etc

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) May 15, 2013

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Field of Jeans

Niner Pundit — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:37:05 +0000

First off, I can’t take credit for ‘Field of Jeans’ I believe CEO Jed York mentioned that today at the press conference between Levi’s and the 49ers.

Today, the 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co have reached a 20 year agreement on naming rights for the 49ers new stadium. The new stadium will be know as Levi’s Stadium. The 20 year deal is worth $220 million.

In a statement announcing the deal, York mentioned the deep San Francisco roots of Levi Strauss & Co.

“49ers have worn Levi’s jeans since the Gold Rush era. We are so honored to have the perfect partner for the premier outdoor sports and entertainment venue in the world,” York said in the statement. “A model of innovation and sustainability, Levi’s Stadium will bring to life all that is special about the Bay Area.”

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Video: BJ Daniels Highlights

Niner Pundit — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:08:50 +0000

Highlights of 49ers 7th round draft pick quarterback B.J. Daniels out of South Florida.

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Video: Quinton Patton Highlights

Niner Pundit — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:40:43 +0000

Highlights of 4th round draft pick Quinton Patton of Louisiana Tech…

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Video: Eric Reid Highlights

Niner Pundit — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:06:43 +0000

Highlights of the 49ers first round pick Eric Reid, safety out of LSU.

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Video: Marcus Lattimore Post Draft ESPN Interview

Niner Pundit — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:32:37 +0000

Marcus Lattimore talks with ESPN’s Suzie Kolber about his injury and his future with the 49ers.

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49ers 2013 UDFA signings

Niner Pundit — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:12:24 +0000

The draft is over and now it’s time to see which Undrafted Free Agents will sign with the 49ers. Here are the players so far, we’ll update the list as we gather the information.

Lawrence Okoye, ATH, England
Luke Marquardt, OL, Asuza-Pacific
MarQuies Gray, QB/WR/TE, Minnesota
Patrick Omameh, OL, Michigan
Kevin McDermott, LS, UCLA
Sherman Carter, OL, Tennessee State

Proud to announce that I will be signing with the San Francisco @49ers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Lawrence Okoye (@Okoye) April 27, 2013

Thank you for all your support and prayers, God always provides, I signed with the 49ers!!

— Luke Marquardt (@LukeMarquardt77) April 27, 2013

Excited to announce that I just signed with the San Francisco 49ers! #49ers #UCLAFootball twitter.com/DIESELkpm2/sta…

— Kevin McDermott (@DIESELkpm2) April 28, 2013

Headed to SAN FRANCISCO I’m apart of the #49ers thanks for all your support !

— MarQueis Gray (@MarQueisG) April 28, 2013

Patrick Omameh to the 49ers.

— Michigan Football (@UofM_Football_) April 28, 2013

Tennessee State OL Sherman Carter headed to 49ers as UFA

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 28, 2013

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British Olympian Lawrence Okoye Signing with 49ers

Niner Pundit — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:29:58 +0000

British discus thrower Lawrence Okoye announced on twitter that he was signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent. Okoye has never played organized football but the 6’6, 284 lb athlete will attempt to make a go of it with the 49ers on their defensive line. He is currently the British record holder in the discus throw.

At the NFL Combine, Okoye ran the 40-yard dash in 4.78 seconds, while scoring 35 inches on the vertical jump and 10 feet, 5 inches on the broad jumps.

Proud to announce that I will be signing with the San Francisco @49ers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Lawrence Okoye (@Okoye) April 27, 2013

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49ers 2013 Draft Recap

Niner Pundit — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:44:27 +0000

The 49ers selected 11 total players in the 2013 NFL Draft. They made about four trades which at this point looking to 2014 the 49ers currently sit at 10 picks. Here are all the picks and a quick overview on each player.

No.18 Eric Reid – 6’1, 213 – Safety, LSU

It was a no-brainer for Reid, a highly touted national recruit with an excellent academic record, to commit to LSU. His father is in the school’s athletic hall of fame as an All-American hurdler, winning the NCAA championship in the 110-meter hurdles as a senior in 1987. Eric Reid Sr. still works on the LSU campus, so his son got to know the facilities and team’s coaches quite well growing up.

That familiarity bred early success for Reid, as he played in all 13 games, got crucial playing time against Alabama (six tackles, one for loss) and got starts in the final three regular season games. And though he didn’t start the team’s bowl win over Texas A&M, he still came through with seven stops and an interception. As a sophomore, Reid started all 12 games in which he played, leaving the Ole Miss game and missing the Arkansas contest with a thigh injury. His team-leading 76 tackles, two interceptions, three pass break-ups and two forced fumbles on the year earned him second-team All-SEC honors from league media. Reid continued that momentum into 2012, starting every game while compiling 91 total tackles. He added seven pass breakups to go with two interceptions.

No.40 Cornellius Carradine – 6’4, 276 – Defensive End, Florida St

It would surprise no one that Florida State was the last school to have three defensive ends selected in the top 100 picks of the NFL draft; in 1998, Andre Wadsworth (picked third overall by Arizona), Greg Spires (83rd, New England), and Julian Pittman (99th, New Orleans) came off the board by the early fourth round. Carradine has big-time talent, even though he finished the year on the sideline after seeing starter’s action for a majority of the season.

The Cincinnati product signed with Illinois out of high school, but academic issues forced him to enroll at Butler Community College. His 26 sacks in two years for the Grizzlies, including a nation-leading 16 in a 2010 season where the team lost the national junior college championship game, made Carradine the top JUCO prospect in the country. Several major college programs recruited Carradine to finish out his career on their campus, but Florida State won that battle. He played in all 13 games for the Seminoles in 2011, and despite not starting a single game, he had more tackles than Werner (38 versus 37), and his eight tackles for loss included 5.5 sacks. He finished the year strong, compiling four tackles and a sack against Notre Dame in the team?s 18-14 Champs Sports Bowl win. As a senior, Carradine was thrust into first string duties opposite Bjoern Werner after Brandon Jenkins was sidelined with a foot injury. He then went on to start 12 games, registering 80 total tackles, including 13 tackles for loss, 11 of which were sacks. Against Florida, however, Carradine tore his ACL and will miss a large portion of the pre-draft process because of it, including the Senior Bowl.

No.55 Vance McDonald – 6’4, 267 – Tight End, Rice

McDonald, the son of a former Texas Longhorns linebacker, did not receive the attention of large collegiate programs out of high school. One reason could be his hometown of Winnie, Texas, which has a population of less than 3,500 people. Even though he comes from a small town, McDonald has big-time talent and displayed plenty of that during Senior Bowl week.

Despite his size and NFL projection, McDonald was mostly used as a slot receiver throughout his career, creating a size and physical mismatch in both the passing and running games. In his first season, McDonald caught 12 passes but missed two games due to an injury. He quickly turned into Rice’s top receiving option in 2010, amassing 396 yards and eight touchdowns on 28 receptions. In that same year, McDonald was named the Owls’ top receiver after earning the George R. Brown Award. In 2011, McDonald continued his consistent production, catching 43 passes for 452 yards and five touchdowns. His numbers dipped a bit as a senior, collecting 36 catches for 458 yards and two touchdowns. McDonald also finished the season as the team’s long snapper.

No.88 Corey Lemonier – 6’3, 255 – Defensive End, Auburn

The 2010 Under Armour High School All-American Game participant, and top 10 high school defensive end recruit didn?t need much time to make an impact with the Tigers, playing in all 14 games as a true freshman and starting once (against Tennessee-Chattanooga), making 17 tackles, five for loss, two sacks ?- including three tackles, one for loss, against Oregon in the team?s BCS Championship Game victory. SEC coaches named him first-team all-conference as a sophomore, a rare feat, due to his team-leading 13.5 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks. As a junior, Lemonier saw a big drop off in his stats from the previous season, as he recorded just 5.5 sacks, and 5.5 tackles for loss.

No.128 Quinton Patton – 6’0, 204 – Wide Receiver, Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech surprised many across the country in 2011, winning seven straight games in October and November, and the Western Athletic Conference title -? the first time they wore that crown since 2001. The Bulldogs lost a close 31-24 game to TCU in the Poinsettia Bowl, but during the broadcast, it came to light that Patton and teammate Adrien Cole gave up the $300 Best Buy certificates awarded to them in their bowl prizes to kids participating in the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Add that sort of character to his talent, and it makes scouts very intrigued with his potential as an NFL playmaker and locker room presence.

Patton won first-team all-conference accolades in his first year in Ruston (which is located in north central Louisiana) after catching 79 passes for 1,202 yards and 11 scores. His efforts against San Jose State (five catches, 116 yards, one touchdown) and Nevada (7-162, TD) were instrumental in the Bulldogs? winning their league championship. It was no surprise Patton contributed right away, as several FBS programs had interest in his services coming out of Coffeyville Community College. Not only was he an all-conference receiver as a redshirt sophomore in Junior College in 2010 (687 receiving yards, four TDs), but he also received honors as a punter (39.8 yards per attempt).

Patton and the rest of the Louisiana Tech offense took the nation by storm in 2012. Their up-tempo passing offense racked up huge scores, tons of yardage, and a 9-3 record. Patton starred in the offense, earning first-team All-WAC honors and second-team All-American honors thanks to his 104 catches for 1,392 yards and 13 touchdowns.

No.131 Marcus Lattimore – 5’11, 221 – Running Back, South Carolina

South Carolina’s high school “Mr. Football” in 2009 (after racking up 1,898 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns his senior year) decided to stay in-state for his collegiate football career, and made his presence felt as a true freshman the following fall. The National Freshman of the Year by many media outlets also earned a spot on the Walter Camp All-American second team and first-team All-SEC accolades from league coaches after rushing for 1,197 yards and 17 scores his first year on campus. Only Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star back George Rogers ran for more yards in school history (in 1979 and 1980). Three games accounted for a large share of his season totals, though all were in wins over SEC East opponents that helped the Gamecocks win the division (182 yards against Georgia, 184 against Tennessee, 212 (with three TDs) at Florida).

Lattimore started his sophomore season strong, rushing for over 100 yards in four of the first six contests (including 246 yards and three scores against Navy). He suffered a season-ending torn left ACL against Mississippi State, however, which led to six missed games and a November surgery. SEC coaches voted him second-team all-conference after 2011 season despite his injury, recognizing his playmaking ability.

Lattimore came back strong in 2012, and was having an impressive season, until Oct. 27 in a game against Tennessee, during which he suffered a devastating knee injury that ultimately would end his college career. Lattimore tore all three ligaments in his right knee. After the season, Lattimore decided he was going to rehab and declare for the NFL draft.

No.157 Quinton Dial – 6’5, 318 – Defensive End, Alabama

Even though Alabama head coach Nick Saban has his pick of defensive line recruits coming out of high school, he’s found some good bargains from the junior college ranks. Of course, All-American Terrence “Mount” Cody is the most well-known example, as he helped the Tide win their first BCS title under Saban in 2009. But in Dial and teammate Jesse Williams, Saban brought in two quality players from the JUCO ranks that helped him win BCS title number two in 2011. Dial’s not going to be graded as highly as Williams by NFL scouts, but his size and potential as a reserve defensive lineman in a 3-4 or 4-3 system could get him drafted.

Dial planned on attending Alabama after being named one of the Yellowhammer State’s best high school players in 2008 (eight sacks as a senior). Academics forced him to go to East Mississippi Community College at first, where he played for two seasons. Despite being recruited by other schools after his JUCO career, he came back to the Tide for the team’s BCS title-winning 2011 season, playing in 12 games, starting one, making 24 tackles, three for loss, and one sack. In his senior year, Dial recorded 21 tackles (5 for loss) and 1.5 sacks.

No.180 Nick Moody – 6’1, 236 – Outside Lineback, Florida St

Moody helped his Roman Catholic High School team to the league championship as a senior. Throughout his career, he played cornerback, safety and linebacker on defense, and receiver on offense. Heralded as a four star prospect and one of the top high school players in Pennsylvania, Moody chose FSU over offers from Penn State, Georgia Tech, Michigan State and Temple.

In his first year at Florida State, Moody took a redshirt after suffering a shoulder injury that required surgery. The following year, he appeared in all 13 games for the Seminoles and earned two starts at the rover position. He totaled 33 tackles on the season. In 2010, Moody started at safety, where he registered 79 tackles (four for loss), two pass breakups, and one interception, which he returned for a score. Moody dealt with a lingering groin injury in 2011, which limited him to only nine games and just 23 tackles. In 2012, Moody moved to linebacker, and had 20 tackles and one sack in 14 games.

No.237 B.J. Daniels – 6’0, 217 – Quarterback, South Florida

Daniels was a dual-threat quarterback for the Bulls, accounting for 52 touchdowns through the air and 25 on the ground over four seasons at South Florida.

No.246 Carter Bykowski – 6’6, 306 – Tackle, Iowa St.

At Iowa State’s pro day, Bykowski ran the 40 in 5.31 and 5.46 seconds. He had a 28 1/2-inch vertical jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.72 seconds and did the three-cone drill in 7.85 seconds. He performed 25 strength lifts. Bykowski, who has 33 3/4-inch arms, opened his college career as a tight end and is capable of playing left tackle.

No.252 Marcus Cooper – 6’2, 192 – Cornerback, Rutgers

At Rutgers’ pro day, Cooper ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 and 4.46 seconds. He had a 39 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-9 broad jump. He ran the short shuttle in 4.42 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.89 seconds. He performed 20 lifts of 225 pounds on the bench press.

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49ers select QB B.J. Daniels with the 237th pick

Niner Pundit — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:58:37 +0000

The 49ers selected South Florida Quarterback BJ Daniels with the 237th pick. Here is his info from USF website:

DANIELS’ CAREER HIGHS
Pass Attempts: 48 (Cincinnati, 2011)
Completions: 31 (Cincinnati, 2011)
Passing Yards: 409 (Cincinnati, 2011)
Passing TDs: 4 (FAMU, 2011)
Long Pass: 85 (Syracuse, 2009)
Rushing Attempts: 23 (Florida State, 2009)
Rushing Yards: 141 (Louisville, 2009)
Rushing TDs: 3 (Connecticut, 2009)
Long Rush: 71 (UTEP, 2011)

USF RECORD BOOK (At completion of career)
• Second all-time in rushing attempts (526)
• Fourth all-time in rushing yards (2,068)
• First all-time in rushing TDs (25)
• Third all-time in passing attempts (1,132)
• Third all-time in completions (649)
• Third all-time in passing yards (8,433)
• Tied for second all-time in passing TDs (52)
• Third all-time in total plays (1,658)
• Second all-time in total offense (10,501)

IN THE BIG EAST (At completion of career)
• Third all-time in rushing yards by a QB (2,068)
• Sixth all-time in passing attempts (1,132)
• Sixth all-time in completions (649)
• Sixth all-time in passing yards (8,433)
• Second all-time in total plays (1,658)
• Third all-time in total offense (10,501)
• Fifth all-time in TDs responsible for (77: 52 pass / 25 rush)

2012: Started the first nine games of the season before a broken left leg forced him to miss the remainder of the season … was a member of the 2012 Davey O’Brien and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch Lists … completed 165-of-290 pass attempts (56.9%) for 2,075 yards with 14 TD passes and 10 INTs … had a pass efficiency rating of 126.0 … also rushed for 434 yards and five TDs on 104 carries (4.2 ypc) … threw for 225 yards and three TDS, while rushing for another score, versus Chattanooga … completed 22-of-40 passes for 363 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 53 yards, at Nevada … tallied 387 yards of total offense (312p/75r) and threw for three TDs at Ball St. … posted 143 yards passing and rushed for 75 yards and two TDs versus Florida St. … went 21-of-38 for 189 yards and three TDs at Louisville … rushed for 134 yards and threw for 183 yards and a TD versus Syracuse … threw for 199 yards on 19-of-29 passing, while rushing for 23 yards and a TD, in his final came against UConn.

2011: Started in 11 games … was injured during the Miami game forcing him to miss the Louisville game … racked up 2,585 passing yards and 13 TDs (seven INTs) on 215-of-365 passing (58.9%) … the 2,585 passing yards rank fifth on USF’s single-season list … increased his passing yards by 900 yards from the previous season despite playing in one less game … his TD:INT ratio ranked as the third-best improvement nationally by returning starters from 2010 to 2011 … also added 601 rushing yards and six TDs … finished the year with 3,186 yards of total offense, which ranks fourth on USF’s single-season list … increased his total yards by over 1,000 yards from the previous season despite playing in one less game … threw for 128 yards and a TD against Notre Dame … also ran for 37 yards against the Irish … set then-career highs in attempts (39) and completions (28) for 359 yards against Ball State … notched 416 yards of total offense against FAMU, which ranks fourth on USF’s single-game list … threw for 382 yards against FAMU to tie for the most in a game in USF history … set a career high with four passing TDs versus FAMU … recorded 355 passing yards in the first half against FAMU, which is the most by a USF QB in any half … recorded 741 passing yards combined against Ball State and FAMU for the best passing effort in back-to-back games in USF history … threw for 202 yards and two TDs against UTEP … led the Bulls in rushing with 130 yards, including a 71-yard TD … tallied career-highs in yards (409), completions (31) and attempts (48) against Cincinnati … posted 160 yards passing and a TD, while rushing for 64 yards, at Rutgers … tallied 254 yards passing and 117 rushing, including a TD, at Syracuse … marked the second time he passed for over 250 yards and rushed for over 100 in the same game … threw for 226 yards and a TD and rushed for a TD against West Virginia.

2010: Started 12 games … left at halftime of the Miami game due to a leg injury and sat out the Connecticut game due to injury … threw for 1,685 yards and 11 TDs on 143-of-245 passing (58.4%) … also rushed for 259 yards and five TDs … went 15-of-22 (68.2%) for 264 yards and two TDs, while adding a rushing TD against Stony Brook … his 199.0 efficiency rating in that game ranks fifth on USF’s single-game list … became just the second QB since 1996 to rush for over 100 yards against Florida … had one of the most efficient days of his career against FAU with a 73.7 completion percentage (14-of-19), 155 yards passing, a TD throw and a 159.6 rating … went 13-of-16 (81.3%) for 286 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 35 yards and two TDs at Cincinnati … his 272.7 rating against the Bearcats eclipsed the previous USF single-game record of 243.1… posted his fifth career game with a rush and pass TD against the Bearcats… threw for 149 yards and two TDs against Rutgers… completed 15 passes for 132 yards against Pittsburgh … went 20-of-27 (74.1%) for 189 yards and two TDs, while adding a rushing TD in the Meineke Car Care Bowl victory over Clemson to earn game MVP honors.

2009: Named to BIG EAST All-Freshman Team by ESPN.com … was named the program’s Rookie of the Year along with defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul as well as the Offensive Playmaker of the Year and the Offensive MVP … took over for BIG EAST record holder Matt Grothe midway through the Charleston Southern game … went on to finish the season completing 122-of-227 passes (53.7%) for 1,983 yards and 14 TDs for a passer rating of 139.6 … the 139.6 rating ranks second in USF’s single-season list … led team with 772 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns, with his rushing total standing as the fifth-best mark ever and the second-most by a QB … averaged 6.9 yards per play in total offense … finished the season with an average yards per pass of 16.3, the best mark in USF history … accounted for 21 passes of 25 yards or more and eight runs of 25 yards or more … is the only quarterback in USF history with four 100-yard rushing games in one season (Charleston Southern, Florida State, West Virginia and Louisville) … is the only player in USF and BIG EAST history to rush for 100 yards and pass for 300 yards in a single game, which he accomplished against Louisville … was the 28th player in FBS history to complete this feat … had his best passing day of the season against the Cardinals with 304 yards, rushing for an additional season-high 141 … his 445 yards of total offense outgained Louisville as a team, which had 313 yards on the day … the 445 yards also stands as the second-best single-game mark in USF history … threw an 85-yard touchdown pass to Carlton Mitchell at Syracuse, the second-longest pass in USF history … had three passing touchdowns against West Virginia … also had three rushing touchdowns against UConn.

2008: Worked as the third-string quarterback … flashed potential while completing 4-4 passes and accumulating 96 passing yards in the season opener against UT Martin … also was under center for one series against NC State when he gained 10 rushing yards on two carries … injury kept him out of action after the NC State game … two-sport athlete joined the USF basketball team in December and did not travel to the magicJack St. Petersburg Bowl.

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