San Francisco 49ers Say Goodbye to Joe Nedney, Sign David Akers
The San Francisco 49ers have released Joe Nedney, their long time place kicker, and have replaced him with Pro Bowl kicker David Akers.
The Eagles were expected to let Akers go this off season, and they did just that.
Nedney played for the 49ers for six straight years and was great from short range, but he does not have as big a leg as Akers and has dealt with injuries over the past two seasons.
Akers is definitely an upgrade and a small step in the right direction for the 49ers to win their division.
San Francisco 49ers Inform Nate Clements he will be Released; Making Room for Nnamdi Asomugha?
Nate Clements has never lived up to the lucrative deal he signed with the San Francisco 49ers, and has been told today he will be released by the team.
One surprise today is that reports have surfaced indicating the 49ers are one of the major players for top free agent and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, and this move could be a way for them to make room for him.
The Jets and Texans are also in the mix for Asomugha
This move takes away $15 million of cap space, so even if they can’t agree to terms with Asomugha, it gives them freedom to get one of the other talented corners on the market.
According to Multiple Reports, San Francisco RB Frank Gore Will Hold Out Unless Given New Deal
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk are each reporting that Frank Gore is not happy with the final year of his contract, and wants to be given a new deal.
So much so that he will hold out of training camp until he gets on.
Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com is reporting that the 49ers have been unable to contact Gore since the lockout ended on Monday, so one wonders how serious these reports of a hold out are.
Gore is supposed to make $5 million in 2011; he rushed for 853 yards last year before breaking his hip and missing the final five games.
He deserves a lucrative contract, but one would think $5 million in the final year would be good enough before testing the free agent market in 2012.
Ray McDonald Gets His Wish, Remains With San Francisco 49ers for 5 years, $20 Million
The 49ers lost center David Baas to the New York Giants, but they weren’t about to lose one of their up and coming defensive players. Defensive end Ray McDonald has reportedly signed a five year, $20 million deal with the team.
It appears that he will get his chance to start this year.
If Aubrayo Franklin signs with another team, it will open up the left defensive end spot as Isaac Sopoaga would move over to the nose tackle position.
At 6’2, 330 pounds, Sopoaga fits the nose tackle position better anyways, so the 49ers won’t be willing to meet Franklin’s likely high price.
Despite having 0 sacks last season, McDonald was a priority for the 49ers to re-sign and the team will likely make him a starter.
Alex Smith Signs One-Year, $5 Million Deal with San Francisco 49ers
Well the quarterback situation in San Francisco is certainly going to be interesting. With many reports indicating Matt Hasselbeck might sign with the team, the 49ers have inked former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith to a one year deal.
It appears as if Hasselbeck is not an option.
Colin Kaepernick has been given a real chance to start by 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, but for now I have to believe the job is Smith’s to lose.
Smith expected to be resigned so this should come as a surprise to no one. Hasselbeck signing would have really shaken things up.
