49ers’ Quick Hits
49ers’ Quick Hits
That last few days have been hard on the 49ers’ Faithful.
We lost fan favorite Shaun Hill for a 7th round draft pick.
The Panthers signed Marcus Hudson.
Mike Singletary is planning on going to Pac Man Jones’ workout.
These moves all make the 49ers better, but losing a character guy like Shaun Hill and making the first steps in bringing in a guy like Pac Man, isn’t what the 49ers faithful were hoping for this off season.
So with the 49ers news being slightly depressing, it’s time to remember the good times.
Here’s the game winning drive of SuperBowl XXIII
All Quiet on The 49ers’ Free Agent Front
Not much has gone on for the 49ers since free agency has begun.
We signed David Carr.
There was a fake report about “Donavan” Mcnabb being traded to the 49ers. That was proved false.
Thats about it.
Since its slow I figured we could think about what we have to look forward to next season.
Heres every Alex Smith touchdown pass from 2009.
Here’s what the rest of the faithful are reading.
P-Will said some things on his twitter about David Carr, it looks like they made nice.
Here is a report out of Philly that the 49ers were close to getting Vick
For more links check out this page.
Are the 49ers interested in Leon Washington?
It is being reported that the 49ers are interested in Leon Washington. The 5’8 200 pound running back is a restricted free agent and has been tendered with a second round contract. That means if the 49ers do indeed sign him to an offer sheet, the Jets could match it, or the 49ers would have to give the Jets their second round draft pick in this years draft.
Leon Washington is a change of pace back that has some return ability. Its well known that the 49ers need a player like Washington. Last year the 49ers had one of the worst return units in the league, and Glenn Coffee never really got acclimated with the offense.
Washington could fill a need but a second round pick is too much to pay for him. He is only 27 but had is coming back from a compound leg fracture. Washington’s return skills are already declining, and with the injury we have to assume that he lost some speed.
Overall I wouldn’t like this move. It would mean that we don’t take C.J Spiller in the first. Also what about Jahvid Best or Jacoby Ford. Both of these guys will probably stick around until the 49th pick in the draft. (The pick they would have to give up for Washington.) I know that those guys both have questions, but they also have potential.
I hope that if the 49ers do go after Washington that they make a trade for him. Maybe offer a 3rd and next years 6th for him, because a 2nd is just plain too much for this guy.
It has also been reported that Tight End Chris Baker has scheduled a visit with the 49ers.
Arnaz Battle to the Steelers, and More 49ers News
So the NFL Network has reported that Arnaz Battle has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Also the finical terms of the David Carr deal has been announced, Two years for $6.25 million and $1.87 million in incentives.
Tony Pashos signed with the Cleveland Browns.
What’s Next for Shaun Hill, Who Should the 49ers Sign Next?
If you’re a NinersCentral fan you know that I think that the David Carr signing makes sense, but Ninjames on NinersNation said it best,” we don’t have to be happy about it”. I mean, how could we be? We did get marginally better, but at what cost? Shaun Hill is probably not going to be a 49er next year; that has to bum any 49ers fan out.
Hill is a much better man than he is a football player, and he is a decent football player. How many men could lose their starting job and then stand on the sidelines and legitimately cheer for the guy who replaced him? I was watching that game with my dad, when the camera went to Hill, my dad said, “That’s how I hope I raised you.”
If Hill were to be released, any team would be lucky to have him. Here are some teams that Hill could succeed with.
The Minnesota Vikings
This would be the best scenario but it is also the least likely. They already have two back up QBs. However if Hill did go there he would be a perfect back up for Brett Favre, whom I believe will be back next year.
The Miami Dolphins
This is again not very likely but would be a good fit. Hill doesn’t have the physical talent, but he is a winner. He would also fit in the Dolphins system. Hill is similar to Chad Pennington, but with more intangibles.
The New York Jets
Hill would fit in perfectly with the Jets. He is gutsy and will do whatever it takes to win. That’s what Rex Ran is all about. Hill could also be a great mentor to Mark Sanchez.
Who should the 49ers Sign next?
The next free agent the 49ers should sign must have certain qualities: a proven veteran, a proven leader, and most importantly a proven winner.
Darren Sharper is all of those things. Sharper is a two-time Super bowl winner; nobody on the 49ers can say that. Sharper could be a great mentor for all the 49er’s young players. Imagine what Dashon Goldson and Curtis Taylor could learn from Sharper.
I don’t believe that the Saints are willing to let Sharper go, but the 49ers should put pressure on them by pursuing him.
