The San Francisco 49ers has brought back veteran offensive tackle Barry Sims with a one-year contract as part of the plan of bringing some continuity to a unit that was plagued by injury last season. That is to say, Sims could still play a fill-in role that he played for the 49ers last season.
“Yes, I assume that would be the case, to provide depth and with my experience, be able to play both sides and really help the younger guys develop a little quicker,” Sims said. “We have such a great group of guys, especially on the offensive line, which I really look forward to working with those guys.”
The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Sims has been wearing NFL jerseys for 11 years with the last two being spent with the 49ers. Appearing in 30 games and making 15 starts, he had eight starts at right tackle in 2008 as replacement to injured Jonas Jennings and seven starts last season replacing Joe Staley, who was sidelined with a knee injury.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Browns got OL Pashos with three-year contract
Finishing last season with the San Francisco 49ers, veteran offensive lineman Tony Pashos is ready to enjoy the new season in the new Cleveland Browns jersey. According to latest reports, the Browns have signed Pashos with a three-year contract worth $10.3 million.
When his free agency began last Friday, Pashos made a visit to the Washington Redskins, but didn’t progress to his liking. Then he flew to Cleveland on Saturday night and a deal was done on Sunday at Browns headquarters in Berea, Ohio. Thus the big, physical lineman from Illinois with a blue-collar mentality will fit in the offense line of the worst team in the AFC North.
Pashos’ experience as a pro:
His NFL career started in 2003 when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him as a fifth-round pick. He spent all of his first four seasons with the Ravens and then left for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last season he joined the 49ers but only played in five games before going on injured reserve.
When his free agency began last Friday, Pashos made a visit to the Washington Redskins, but didn’t progress to his liking. Then he flew to Cleveland on Saturday night and a deal was done on Sunday at Browns headquarters in Berea, Ohio. Thus the big, physical lineman from Illinois with a blue-collar mentality will fit in the offense line of the worst team in the AFC North.
Pashos’ experience as a pro:
His NFL career started in 2003 when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him as a fifth-round pick. He spent all of his first four seasons with the Ravens and then left for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last season he joined the 49ers but only played in five games before going on injured reserve.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Eagles won over 49ers through snow storm
Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers was pushed back three hours because the city was still recovering from the second-largest snowfall it has seen since records began in 1884. But team still had the advantage of playing home game and beat the 49ers 27-13.
Donovan McNabb threw for one touchdown and ran for another, DeSean Jackson had 140 yards receiving and the Eagles beat the 49ers 27-13 Sunday to clinch a playoff berth for the eighth time this decade. Thus the Eagles (10-4) have won five straight games and have a one-game lead over Dallas in the NFC East. Philadelphia visits the Cowboys in two weeks.
Some fans wearing Eagles jersey started throwing snow in the fourth quarter to celebrate after Eagles running back LeSean McCoy scored on a 2-yard TD run to put the Eagles ahead 27-13. They stopped throwing snowballs aimed at 49ers fans when a warning was flashed on the video screen.
Donovan McNabb threw for one touchdown and ran for another, DeSean Jackson had 140 yards receiving and the Eagles beat the 49ers 27-13 Sunday to clinch a playoff berth for the eighth time this decade. Thus the Eagles (10-4) have won five straight games and have a one-game lead over Dallas in the NFC East. Philadelphia visits the Cowboys in two weeks.
Some fans wearing Eagles jersey started throwing snow in the fourth quarter to celebrate after Eagles running back LeSean McCoy scored on a 2-yard TD run to put the Eagles ahead 27-13. They stopped throwing snowballs aimed at 49ers fans when a warning was flashed on the video screen.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
49ers Coach Singletary will face former team Bears in easy manner
The San Francisco 49ers Coach Mike Singletary will face his former team, the Chicago Bears, just as 49ers Coach, not a Hall of Fame linebacker who played in 1985 Super Bowl wearing Bears jersey. It is not the first time he and his 49ers play against the Bears, so it is not necessary to feel tough or nostalgic.
“The Bears will always be a team that I love,” Singletary said. “The Bears, so many friends, family, memories, that goes without saying. … I’m glad this is not the first time I am playing the Bears because that would be tough. Now that I have played them a couple times, it’s just a matter of going out there and competing against a good football team and trying to do the best I can.”
Believing that the 49ers will take an impressive climb to get back on track, to lead the NFC West again as they did in the first games, Singletary will just try his best to achieve a win over the Bears to be playoff team.
“The Bears will always be a team that I love,” Singletary said. “The Bears, so many friends, family, memories, that goes without saying. … I’m glad this is not the first time I am playing the Bears because that would be tough. Now that I have played them a couple times, it’s just a matter of going out there and competing against a good football team and trying to do the best I can.”
Believing that the 49ers will take an impressive climb to get back on track, to lead the NFC West again as they did in the first games, Singletary will just try his best to achieve a win over the Bears to be playoff team.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
49ers rookie WR Crabtree preparing for NFL debut
The San Francisco 49ers is hoping that Michael Crabtree, the team’s rookie wide receiver and top draft pick, to finish all his football studying before doing any interviews Thursday. They are expecting the rookie receiver to make his debut in official NFL jersey at Houston in his home state.
After a prolonged contract impasse, the 49ers signed Crabtree with a six-year contract with $17 million guaranteed on Oct. 7th. That’s why his debut has become highly anticipated-everybody is eager to see what kind of impact the former Texas Tech star can make after missing all of spring work and training camp.
The 22-year-old Crabtree did not laze before and after signing contract. 49ers Coach Mike Singletary said Wednesday that Crabtree’s performance during practice showed that he had been working while negotiating the contract. And Crabtree spent more time than his teammates on working after joining the team. While many of his teammates went home for a break during the 49ers’ bye week, Crabtree was still working out on the field to prepare his NFL debut. Hopefully Crabtree, who will play a lot against the Texans, will give his best performance and prove he is worth the money.
After a prolonged contract impasse, the 49ers signed Crabtree with a six-year contract with $17 million guaranteed on Oct. 7th. That’s why his debut has become highly anticipated-everybody is eager to see what kind of impact the former Texas Tech star can make after missing all of spring work and training camp.
The 22-year-old Crabtree did not laze before and after signing contract. 49ers Coach Mike Singletary said Wednesday that Crabtree’s performance during practice showed that he had been working while negotiating the contract. And Crabtree spent more time than his teammates on working after joining the team. While many of his teammates went home for a break during the 49ers’ bye week, Crabtree was still working out on the field to prepare his NFL debut. Hopefully Crabtree, who will play a lot against the Texans, will give his best performance and prove he is worth the money.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Crabtree goes on well in his first practice with the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers held their Friday practice with newly-signed wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who signed a six-year contract with the team on Wednesday and officially put on the No. 15 49ers jersey since. And the rookie’s performance was impressive to his teammates and Coach Mike Singletary.
Singletary said Friday that the team has not been distracted by the added attention heaped on the 49ers this week after signing the first-round draft pick to the six-year contract and Crabtree has made great moves and put a lot of effort in making progress.
To backup quarterback Alex Smith, it was Crabtree’s desire to learn as much as he can that impressed him most.
“He is always coming over and asking questions,” Smith said. “He takes advantage of the opportunities and sticks with us every chance. He wants to pick up what he can.”
If not to play against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, Crabtree will have about two weeks to study the playbook and receive extra tutoring since the 49ers will have their bye week next week.
Singletary said Friday that the team has not been distracted by the added attention heaped on the 49ers this week after signing the first-round draft pick to the six-year contract and Crabtree has made great moves and put a lot of effort in making progress.
To backup quarterback Alex Smith, it was Crabtree’s desire to learn as much as he can that impressed him most.
“He is always coming over and asking questions,” Smith said. “He takes advantage of the opportunities and sticks with us every chance. He wants to pick up what he can.”
If not to play against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, Crabtree will have about two weeks to study the playbook and receive extra tutoring since the 49ers will have their bye week next week.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
49ers rookie WR Crabtree holds out for Jets?
For the whole preseason, Michael Crabtree, the 10th overall pick of the 2009 April’s draft, has been known for holding out because of contract dispute. The San Francisco 49ers, which picked Crabtree, have not given him a contract that could satisfy the wide receiver. However, recent news gave another reason for Crabtree’s holdout: the New York Jets were tampering with him.
That may explain why Crabtree did not accept the 49ers’ offer for approximately five years and $20 million, with a reported $16 million guaranteed. Early reports said that the rookie was seeking money comparable to higher picks, but Monday reports said that the 49ers have filed tampering charges against the Jets in connection with the holdout. The 49ers felt that there was a scheme between Jets and Crabtree and that was why he threatened to sit out the 2009 season. They may think that Crabtree did all those things just to obtain the chance of wearing jets jersey nstead of 49ers jersey.
Crabtree has said that he would rather go back into next year’s National Football League entry draft if he could not get a satisfying contract. If there was indeed a scheme, was it to pick Crabtree in next year’s draft or to exhaust the 49ers’ patience and wait for them to waive on their top draft pick? Well, it is interesting to have a guess.
That may explain why Crabtree did not accept the 49ers’ offer for approximately five years and $20 million, with a reported $16 million guaranteed. Early reports said that the rookie was seeking money comparable to higher picks, but Monday reports said that the 49ers have filed tampering charges against the Jets in connection with the holdout. The 49ers felt that there was a scheme between Jets and Crabtree and that was why he threatened to sit out the 2009 season. They may think that Crabtree did all those things just to obtain the chance of wearing jets jersey nstead of 49ers jersey.
Crabtree has said that he would rather go back into next year’s National Football League entry draft if he could not get a satisfying contract. If there was indeed a scheme, was it to pick Crabtree in next year’s draft or to exhaust the 49ers’ patience and wait for them to waive on their top draft pick? Well, it is interesting to have a guess.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
49ers starting QB Hill strained back but will be ready for exhibition game
The San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Shaun Hill sprained his lower back during Tuesday’s practice. After receiving treatment, he returned to practice field Wednesday morning but left after just throwing one pass.
However, Hill said that he was fine and would be ready for this weekend’s exhibition game against the Dallas Cowboys. He left the practice because the team did not want to push him through practice.
Damon Huard and rookie Nate Davis alternated at quarterback after Hill left the practice.
Hill won the starting job this week over Alex Smith after a tight battle for the starting role throughout the first three weeks of training camp. Smith started last week’s preseason game against the Oakland Raiders and injured his thumb. He had been out of practice since then and will not be available for playing against the Cowboys this Saturday.
However, Hill said that he was fine and would be ready for this weekend’s exhibition game against the Dallas Cowboys. He left the practice because the team did not want to push him through practice.
Damon Huard and rookie Nate Davis alternated at quarterback after Hill left the practice.
Hill won the starting job this week over Alex Smith after a tight battle for the starting role throughout the first three weeks of training camp. Smith started last week’s preseason game against the Oakland Raiders and injured his thumb. He had been out of practice since then and will not be available for playing against the Cowboys this Saturday.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Singletary will not cut back physical nature of training camp
By so far, the 49ers have had 19 practices, 18 in pads, three “nutcracker” drills and eight injuries lasting a week or longer. However, facing the mounting injuries, coach Mike Singletary still did not plan to cut back the physical nature of training camp.
Singletary has only backed off his “nutcracker” drill, which pits two similarly sized players between blocking pads spaced three feet apart. The players are instructed to run through each other. He cut back the drill because it was so intense that coaches have to frequently jump in after a few seconds to keep players from fighting. Since guard David Baas went down last week with foot injured, Singletary has not planned another such drill yet.
Some players, however, have been ready for the physical nature of camp since Singletary forewarned them during the offseason. These players even take extra practice out of camp. For example, running back Frank Gore turned to his strength and conditioning coach from his University of Miami days for extra training, and linebacker Takeo Spikes spent a few weeks with a mixed martial arts specialist.
Singletary has only backed off his “nutcracker” drill, which pits two similarly sized players between blocking pads spaced three feet apart. The players are instructed to run through each other. He cut back the drill because it was so intense that coaches have to frequently jump in after a few seconds to keep players from fighting. Since guard David Baas went down last week with foot injured, Singletary has not planned another such drill yet.
Some players, however, have been ready for the physical nature of camp since Singletary forewarned them during the offseason. These players even take extra practice out of camp. For example, running back Frank Gore turned to his strength and conditioning coach from his University of Miami days for extra training, and linebacker Takeo Spikes spent a few weeks with a mixed martial arts specialist.
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