PatriotsForever wrote:
Soprattutto dato che l'aumento non è che sia stato lieve... nel caso degli autobus parli di un 50%!!!
Il posto è mediamente ricco, ma ricorda che l'autobus lo prendono prevalentemente studenti/pensionati/chi non può permettersi la macchina... mica i mediamente ricchi... :D
non è proprio così, siccome a SF è quasi impossibile parcheggiare in centro per quasi tutta la giornata lavorativa e se trovi posto il parcheggio è molto costoso, quasi tutti quelli che devono viaggiare con meta l'interno della city usano i mezzi pubblici che si fanno pagare ma sono efficientissimi, ti portano veramente dappertutto e spaccano il secondo. la macchina la usa solo chi deve andare fuori città. Poi per chi viaggia sempre esistono delle tariffe settimanali e mensili, riduzioni per studenti ed anziani, un po' come in tutti i paesi civili. Io ho fatto una tessera mensile da 45$ e l' ho ampiamente ammortizzata pur usandola solo per 15 gg. ma questo è
il fatto è che secondo me gli Americani non sono dei pecoroni come noi, anzi rasentano lo status di rompico****ni, quando si tratta di protestare per una cosa che non vedono di buon occhio non ci pensano due volte, specialmente quando si toccano i soldi pubblici.
Lee said he was asked during the week by the Packers coaching staff if he could run on a fake punt. He recalled the hit Bills punter Brian Moorman took last season when Sean Taylor leveled him. That convinced Lee he could not run the ball, but he would be more than happy to attempt a pass.
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Per molti il Pro Bowl è l'occasione di farsi fare un po' di autografi:
When asked which player he was most excited to meet, Lee answered Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. He got Manning to sign one of his helmets.
Free agency is still more than two weeks away, so the 49ers have a little time to get to work on some things. They would like to re-sign nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga to a contract extension, but that might not be easy. Defensive end Marques Douglas will probably hit the open market. The club also needs to finalize its plan for linebacker Derek Smith.
Here is a look at some of the individuals of note with the free agent signing period set to begin Feb. 28 at 9:01 p.m. (PT):
Veterans with questionable futures
QB Trent Dilfer: Actually, his future with the 49ers does not look questionable. He will not return to the club next season. The 49ers want him to retire. That seems to be a logical move, considering the scary concussion Dilfer sustained against the Vikings that ended his season. But Dilfer might choose to seek employment elsewhere, putting his promising TV career on hold for at least another season. The Washington Post reports new Redskins coach Jim Zorn might pursue Dilfer to be the No. 3 quarterback because he knows the offense from their time together in Seattle.
LB Derek Smith: He won't play for the 49ers at the $3.28 million salary he is scheduled to earn in 2008 after his role decreased dramatically in the second half of the season to playing primarily on just first downs. The club will probably have talks with him next week about his future. Here are his options: 1) Accept a dramatic pay reduction; or 2) retire. And if he answers none of the above, the 49ers will have no other choice but to release him.
Unrestricted Free Agents
NT Isaac Sopoaga: The club is putting together a contract proposal in hopes of keeping him off the free-agent market. The same is happening with the Packers and their scheduled UFA Corey Williams. With the Titans expected to franchise Albert Haynesworth, Sopoaga and Williams could cash in big-time as the best available defensive tackles in free agency. The 49ers will have to go high to keep Sopoaga, but how high? The franchise tender for defensive tackles is $6.363 million. Last year, the 49ers signed Aubrayo Franklin to a three-year, $6.15 million deal. Franklin started 12 games last season, while Sopoaga started three times when Franklin was injured. If Sopoaga returns, he'll make more money than Franklin and he'll be the favorite to win the job.
DE Marques Douglas: If it's the right price, he will return. However, the sides are far apart at this point. Douglas just completed a three-year, $4.5 million contract. That was a good deal for the 49ers. But the club is concerned Douglas will be hard-pressed to continue to play at a high level because of his age and body type. Despite having a very good season, the 49ers are prepared to lose him. They could make a run at a free agent, such as Bengals scheduled free agent DE Justin Smith. And they're also expected to take a defensive lineman in the draft.
G Justin Smiley: He'll get to the market. The 49ers aren't going to spend a lot to keep him because of GM Scot McCloughan's belief that big money should not be devoted to guards. There is the feeling at the 49ers that backup Tony Wragge could step in at a starting guard spot and the team would be OK.
DE Bryant Young: Announced his retirement after 14 sensational seasons.
G Larry Allen: There is still no word whether he plans to retire. The 49ers will take him back, but at a lower price than the $4.3 million average of the past two seasons. The club will proceed as if he is not returning.
T Kwame Harris: He'll be eager to test the market to see what kind of deal he'll be offered elsewhere.
RB Maurice Hicks: After carrying just 21 times last season, he wants to shot to test the market to see if there's a better opportunity for him.
WR/RS Michael Lewis: He is 36, and the 49ers will be on the lookout for someone younger with a little more big-play ability.
DB Donald Strickland: His versatility is probably enough to earn him another season to compete for a job.
WR Bryan Gilmore: With an upgrade at this position expected, he probably does not figure into the plans.
OLB Roderick Green: He did not make the team out of training camp because he was considered one-dimensional. This is a position the 49ers are expected to upgrade this offseason. He recorded two sacks in seven games.
QB Chris Weinke: Hired at the end of the season as an emergency No. 2. He started the last game of the season, but he will not be back.
Restricted Free Agents
TE Billy Bajema: The 49ers will probably tender the blocking specialist at the low amount, meaning they would get a seventh-round draft pick as compensation if another team signs him to an offer sheet and the 49ers do not match.
CB B.J. Tucker: There is no advantage for the 49ers to tender him. However, they could still re-sign him to a minimum deal to compete for a spot in camp after he missed all of last season with a torn pec muscle.
Potremmo essere quelli messi meglio come salary cap nella NFC West, anche se non faremo i fuochi d'artificio nella free agency come l'anno scorso 2008 NFC West salary-cap room
Based on the projected salary cap of $116 million per team:
49ers $26.3 million
Cardinals $14.5 million
Seahawks $10.3 million
Rams $2.9 million
(source: NFLPA figures)
Finalmente la smetteranno di parlare del contrattop da 80M$ di Clements: We can officially put an end to calling Clements' contract an eight-year, $80 million deal. The club will pick up his $10 million option bonus, thus voiding the final year of his contract. Therefore, Clements actually signed a seven-year, $64 million contract
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QB Alex Smith (right shoulder separation, Sept. 30; underwent surgery Dec. 13): He is rehabbing and progressing well. Smith is expected to take part in the offseason program, beginning March 17. His participation will be modified as he progresses. He is expected to be fine for minicamp and the organized team activities.
QB Shaun Hill (dislocation/fractured right index finger, Nov. 15; underwent surgery first week of Jan.): The surgery was expected to require approximately six weeks of recovery time. He is progressing well and should be able to participate in the offseason program, minicamp and OTAs. The flexibility in his finger is coming along fine. He is recovered from three fractures in the transverse process in his back, which forced him to miss the final game of the season.
OLB Manny Lawson (torn anterior cruciate ligament in left knee, Sept. 18; underwent surgery): He is running and will be able to participate in the minicamp and OTAs. For the first year after the ACL there will be some things in the weight room that get modified. Unless there is an unexpected setback, Lawson should return close to form for the 2008 season. Some who undergo ACL surgery claim that it takes another year before getting all the way back. Lawson's rehab has gone well, so the club expects him to make an impact this season.
NT Joe Cohen (torn anterior cruciate ligament in right knee, Aug. 30; underwent surgery): He is running and is expected to participate in the minicamp and OTAs. He should be ready for full work once training camp opens. Cohen will be battling for a roster spot.
OG Justin Smiley (dislocation/torn labrum right shoulder, Nov. 4; underwent surgery Nov. 13): The team reports Smiley, who is scheduled for free agency in two weeks, will not have any contact until training camp. He should be in good enough shape to pass a physical when free agency begins.
DE Melvin Oliver (torn anterior cruciate ligament in right knee, June 5): Same as Lawson and Cohen, he is running and rehabbing and should be ready to go for minicamp and the OTAs. Like Cohen, he should also be ready to battle for a roster spot in training camp.
WR C.J. Brewer (torn anterior cruciate ligament in right knee, Aug. 20; underwent surgery): He's running and is expected to be ready to participate in the offseason program.
OLB Jay Moore (high left ankle sprain, Aug. 30; no surgery): He spent the season rehabbing the injury he sustained in the final exhibition game. He is healthy, and will be ready to participate in the offseason program.
OT Jonas Jennings (high ankle sprain, Oct. 21; underwent surgery Nov. 9): He is scheduled to be fully healthy and able to participate in the offseason program, minicamp and OTAs.
CB Tarell Brown (partial tears of ACL and MCL, Dec. 30): The club's medical staff decided the injury did not require surgery. Brown is expected to be ready for some work at the beginning of the offseason program. How much he does will be determined by how well he's doing at that point.
The team also reports that the guys who got "cleaned up" with so-called minor surgeries the first week of January are all fine and will be ready for the offseason program. Those players are OG David Baas (knee), SS Michael Lewis (knee and ankle), OT Damane Duckett (thumb), OLB Parys Haralson (knee) and OG Tony Wragge (elbow).
"Vivi come se dovessi morire domani. Impara come se dovessi vivere per sempre." (Gandhi)
Jeremy wrote:
OT Jonas Jennings (high ankle sprain, Oct. 21; underwent surgery Nov. 9): He is scheduled to be fully healthy and able to participate in the offseason program, minicamp and OTAs.
Mi pareva avessero deciso di tagliarlo... dite che lo tengano?
PatriotsForever wrote:
Mi pareva avessero deciso di tagliarlo... dite che lo tengano?
E' solo un report sullo stato di salute dei giocatori, ci sono riportati anche quelli che saranno FA dalla fine del mese.
Jennings sembra che vogliano tagliarlo e credo che lo faranno
Sul forum di 49erswebzone c'è un utente, un certo MadDog49ers, che è un patito di draft, questo ha scritto di lui sul suo blog Matt Barrows prima di uno scambio di battute con lui:
While NFL scouts were looking for the next great quarterback or defensive end this past week, I found my own can’t-miss prospect – a guy who goes by MadDog49er on the 49ersWebZone message boards. MadDog, a.k.a. Jeff Matracia, 41, of Columbus, Ohio, is what I would call a draft-aholic. He watches a ton of college football, follows events like the Senior Bowl with fanatical zeal and has been compiling a draft Big Board over the last several years that compares favorably to that of the Kipers and McShays of the world. He also happens to be a Sacramento native, which is always good for a couple of brownie points …
MadDog still retains his amateur status – his day job is as a high-school history teacher – but I’ve noticed recently that he’s been as spot-on with his evaluations as the so-called experts.
In questi giorni ha messo giù questo interessante post sul forum che analizza, con tutte le incognite del momento, il prossimo draft dei 49ers:
As the NFL draft nears, I believe the Niners draft choices begin to come more into focus. Knowing that Coach Senior Bowl follows certain patterns, and is not complicated to read (the signing of Nate Clements was tipped off before the free agency window opened, and the drooling on Patrick Willis could be seen from the moon), here is what the MadDog sees in the 49er Draft Blender.
First element in the blender:
Coach Senior Bowl likes to draft guys who play for him at the Senior Bowl. In the past two years, the Niners have had four first-round picks. Three of these four players were on the South squad for the Senior Bowl game (Manny, Patrick, and Joe). The fourth draftee was a junior-eligible draftee (Davis).
Second element in the blender:
McNolan loves guys with wheels. Of the previously mentioned quartet of first rounders, every single guy was the fastest of their position in the draft. In 2006, Manny and Vernon were the fastest OLB and TE in the draft. In 2007, Patrick and Joe were the fastest MLB and OT in the draft.
Third element in the blender:
McNolan loves to trade up in the draft to secure the player he likes, and rarely trades down. In 2006 and 2007, the Niners traded up to secure two first rounders, players they consider first round talent. In 2005, McNolan agressively moved up the board in the 3rd round to secure Adam Snyder. I have a hunch the Niners may do this a third time in 2008, trading the 39th overall to slide up into the last few slots of the first round, or packaging their third and fourth to move back into the latter stages of the second round.
Fourth element in the blender:
McNolan loves SEC players. Part of this comes from coaching a number of these athletes at the Senior Bowl, but the numbers are pretty staggering. In the last three years, the Niners have picked up these SEC players in the draft and free agency: Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Aubrayo Franklin, Melvin Oliver, Ronald Fields, Walt Harris, Mark Roman, Joe Cohen, Jonas Jennings, Vickiel Vaughn. Coincidence? Maybe? It could also be a statement on preference.
Fifth element in the blender:
If the Niners gush, or seem very interested in a player, it is usually legit. Once again, the names of Manny, Patrick, and Nate Clements come to mind. That is why the Niners will more than likely land Lance Briggs in free agency.
Out of the blender:
Although this is surely an inexact science, here are some heavy money bets for the Niners.
WR- Early Doucet or Andre Caldwell- Both players fit the mold the Niners like. Doucet is a seasoned guy who is solid in run blocking. The coaches seemed to really like him at the Senior Bowl. Caldwell was the go-to guy on the fourth down reception, and last play of the game. I'd be surprised if neither of these SEC guys are drafted by the Niners. Based upon the speed and physical build factor (he just looks like a Martz-WR), Caldwell may have the Niners eye more than Docuet.
DE/OLB- Quentin Groves- Could be the fastest hybrid in the draft. We'll see if he can post a fast forty time, and if he can drop back into coverage decently. Once again, a highly productive SEC player.
QB- If the Niners maintain their fourth rounder, Eric Ainge or Colt Brennan might be the man. Ainge was a terrific SEC quarterback, playing against outstanding talent nearly every week. His fourth quarter rally in the Senior Bowl game must have warranted some favor with Coach Senior Bowl this season. Meanwhile, Brennan caught the eye of the Niners' staff all week. They seemed to love his personality and charisma. It was a lovefest.
OT- Chris Williams- Probably the best offensive lineman in the SEC this season, he had a tremendous Senior Bowl week, and seems like the kind of player a team could put at LT or RT, and not worry about them for many years.
G- Heath Benedict- Didn't finish on an SEC team, but started his college career at Tennessee. The coaches seemed to really enjoy his play at the Senior Bowl, and gave him a lot of reps. If moved to guard, will be possibly the fastest player at his position in the draft. He should be able to break 5.00, which is miraculous for a 320 pounder. See note on the bottom of the page about McNolan's history of drafting small school stars.
FB- Jason Hester- Coach Senior Bowl gushed about Hester all week, and he fits the "old school", hardnose players that will do it all. The Niners already have one player on the roster that fits this bill: Michael Robinson. However, if Hester is on the board in the 5th round, I'm sure the Niners will make the move for the LSU fullback.
Since I believe both McKelvin and Cromartie will be off the board when the Niners pick at 29, I did not list them. The Niners could move up in the draft to select either. However, one thing not in their favor: both players played for small school programs. Based upon their previous history of drafting, McNolan has a strong for players who come from major programs in their top draftees. Small schoolers are rarely picked up by McNolan, even in the late rounds.
Based on the above formula, which could undoubtably be tossed out quickly after the combine, a combination of Doucet, Groves, Benedict, Brennan, Hester in the first five rounds would not be a shock to me.
Ancora un'aggiunta al coaching staff: è stato assunto Chris Foerster come offensive line coach, affiancherà George Warhop. Firmato anche il punter Ricky Schmitt le cui possibilità di fare la squadra credo siano prossime allo zero.
"Vivi come se dovessi morire domani. Impara come se dovessi vivere per sempre." (Gandhi)
Jeremy wrote:
Firmato anche il punter Ricky Schmitt le cui possibilità di fare la squadra credo siano prossime allo zero.
Speriamo sia meglio di quello che fu invitato al TC dell'anno scorso che con un punt sballato prese una tifosa che stava passeggiando non proprio intorno al campo. :lol2:
Angyair wrote:
Speriamo sia meglio di quello che fu invitato al TC dell'anno scorso che con un punt sballato prese una tifosa che stava passeggiando non proprio intorno al campo. :lol2:
:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
Questa me l'ero persa...
"Vivi come se dovessi morire domani. Impara come se dovessi vivere per sempre." (Gandhi)
Pensieri di Mel Kiper di ESPN sulle prspettive dei Niners al draft (dal blog di Matt Maiocco):
"They can get a wide receiver at some point," Kiper said. "You look at some of those guys who are going to figure in that mix at that point late (first round) in the second round. Say DeSean Jackson (Cal) drops, and he could. Say a James Hardy from Indiana, a Earl Bennett from Vanderbilt, a Josh Morgan from Virginia Tech, Early Doucet from LSU, a Donnie Avery from Houston, a Keenan Burton from Kentucky. Those are all guys you could think about - Lavelle Hawkins from Cal, I think is a guy definitely to think about at that point. Jordy Nelson from Kansas State. I compare him to Dwight Clark, a former Niner. So if you can get him in the third round area, that would be a nice pick at that point. So I think they can get a wide receiver. They need help at that position with (Mike) Martz coming in. You want to throw the ball.
"They need an attack outside linebacker - a pass-rusher defensive end - a combo guy would help. Offensive line could use a little help. Overall, I'd say wide receiver on the offensive side and attacking linebacker on the defensive side."
"Vivi come se dovessi morire domani. Impara come se dovessi vivere per sempre." (Gandhi)
Tagliato Dereck Smith, scelta dolorosa perché è un giocatore che ha dato tantissimo negli anni passati ma necessaria perché negli ultimi due il suo rendimento è decisamente calato. In bocca al lupo a lui, qualsiasi cosa decida di fare (si parla anche di ritiro con immediata entrata nello staff dei Niners). Per la cronaca il risparmio sul salary cap sarà di $3.28 milioni.
Intanto è svanito uno dei possibili obiettivi della prossima free agency, ovvero Terrell Suggs, che è stato taggato dai Ravens; a questo punto è possibile che si vada decisi su Lance Briggs.
"Vivi come se dovessi morire domani. Impara come se dovessi vivere per sempre." (Gandhi)
