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.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Seahawks QB Hasselbeck felt fine with his rib
The Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck went down for several minutes with 26 seconds left before halftime when linebacker 49ers Patrick Willis stuck him in the back. He had to be taken away immediately from Willis and sent to hospital for X-rays and a CT scan.
The fans could ease off for the X-rays were negative while the CT scan was inconclusive and Hasselbeck was able to rejoin his teammates for the 2-hour flight home shortly after the 23-10 loss to the 49ers.
“It is a rib bruise at this point,” Seattle Coach Jim Mora said. “He’s doing much better … he’s feeling much more comfortable. We believe at this point, and it’s very preliminary, that he’s going to be OK.”
Hasselbeck gave fans more confidence by posing on his Twitter page, saying the same as Mora told reporters. No one had given a estimated time of when he would wear back his seahawks jersey and be back with the team.
The fans could ease off for the X-rays were negative while the CT scan was inconclusive and Hasselbeck was able to rejoin his teammates for the 2-hour flight home shortly after the 23-10 loss to the 49ers.
“It is a rib bruise at this point,” Seattle Coach Jim Mora said. “He’s doing much better … he’s feeling much more comfortable. We believe at this point, and it’s very preliminary, that he’s going to be OK.”
Hasselbeck gave fans more confidence by posing on his Twitter page, saying the same as Mora told reporters. No one had given a estimated time of when he would wear back his seahawks jersey and be back with the team.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Singletary does not consider QB the most important focus for 49ers
As people are focusing on the ongoing quarterback competition in the 49ers, coach Mike Singletary considers QB not the most important focus for 49ers.
Singletary will name a a starter between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith after the team’s third preseason game. He expressed confidence that one of the two QBs will step up as the starter. No plan to choose from other players wearing steelers jerseys.
“I believe … at the right time, one of those guys will be the guy that will take us where we need to go,” Singletary said. “But those other things have to happen in training camp. For me, quarterback is not the most important focus.”
“Whether Shaun is the quarterback or Alex is the quarterback, our offensive line has to get better, the receivers have to get better, the defense has to get better, the coaches have to get better,” he said. “All those things have to get better. We have to get to that place in a hurry. The quarterback will evolve. It will jump out.”
Singletary is in his first full season as an NFL head coach, and he considers that the development of the entire team preferential to quarterback competition.
Singletary will name a a starter between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith after the team’s third preseason game. He expressed confidence that one of the two QBs will step up as the starter. No plan to choose from other players wearing steelers jerseys.
“I believe … at the right time, one of those guys will be the guy that will take us where we need to go,” Singletary said. “But those other things have to happen in training camp. For me, quarterback is not the most important focus.”
“Whether Shaun is the quarterback or Alex is the quarterback, our offensive line has to get better, the receivers have to get better, the defense has to get better, the coaches have to get better,” he said. “All those things have to get better. We have to get to that place in a hurry. The quarterback will evolve. It will jump out.”
Singletary is in his first full season as an NFL head coach, and he considers that the development of the entire team preferential to quarterback competition.
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