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Niners Nation Commented I agree. Much of what Sing is learning this year from his team is what they can do.. and WHO will do it. on Mike Singletary Approval Rating, Week 9 on Niners Nation - 11/10/09 6:20 PM EST

Niners Nation Voted for Yes on Niners Nation - 11/10/09 1:22 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Okung is the best on that list and at a need position. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/10/09 12:09 AM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Franklin started playing better last year when Sing took over. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/10/09 12:05 AM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Why do you think it was only up to McCloughan to trade for McNeil. It is very possible that the Chargers don't want to trade him. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/10/09 12:02 AM EST

Niners Nation Commented No, The Raiders will draft someone who should go in the 3rd round. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/09/09 11:58 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Taj. Please explain the FIPs for me. at least how the numbers work.. is a larger number better? on Bill James 2010 Projections Now on Fangraphs on Athletics Nation - 11/09/09 10:02 PM EST (2 replies)

Niners Nation Commented There should be a poll just on how we felt about Sing's response to that question on Mike Singletary Monday lunchtime press conference on Niners Nation - 11/09/09 3:23 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented The problem wasn't the defense.. the problem was the turnovers that taxed the defense on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:51 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented I agree on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:47 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented This loss was more Alex Smith than Jimmy Raye. on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:44 PM EST (2 replies)

Niners Nation Commented Not McCoy.. but yes on Bradford with pick 1A on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:42 PM EST (3 replies)

Niners Nation Commented Later in the draft on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:40 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented OL in Free Agency... OLB/Pass Rusher and DB in the draft on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:38 PM EST (4 replies)

Niners Nation Commented Sure I do.. but our OL sucks.. and the QB is not playing well on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:33 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented YES on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:31 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented How about letting Jones catch a pass on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:28 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Almost a good catch on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:24 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Good catch by Crabtree on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:24 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Smith has been slow to make his decisions on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:24 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Jason Hill has looked a lot better than Morgan on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:20 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Not until 2010... give Davis a better OL on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:18 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented The 49ers and Panthers are going to be tied for 10th worst record after this game on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:13 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Smith has all the talent but he makes bad choices... again and again on Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD! on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 7:07 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented That's just it.. they would have drafted Oher at #10 to be a RT if Crabtree hadn't fallen to them. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 4:04 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented It will all depend on how he does in the combine. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/08/09 4:01 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented 2010 OT class is not that good. Definately not as good as last year on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 10:41 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented They paid Clements and J. Smith pretty good money. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 10:25 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Rachal is coming along.. and he will end up a very good RG on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 10:20 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented What I like, besides his speed, is his cuts... the guy and just stop and change direction. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 6:38 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented It still looked funny... on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 6:29 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Also, If the 49ers can shore up the OL with FA then that makes the two 1st round picks more interesting. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 6:23 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Since OT is one of the most glaring problems and Jed is trying to be Eddie JR (I like Jed) I bet the 49ers make a big push for McNeil if he is a FA on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 6:18 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Thanks for the great info PT on 2010 Off-Season Blueprint on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 3:35 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Chevas' defense wasn't great when he came up. Wash made him a great defender on 2010 Off-Season Blueprint on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 3:31 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I don't think Beane feels that the A's have the big needs this offseason as they did last year. on Hardy to Minnesota. What's with the early offseason trades? on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 2:20 PM EST (3 replies)

Niners Nation Commented Carolina has a monster schedule so I can see them falling before Seattle, Jacksonville and Buffalo. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 12:59 PM EST

Niners Nation Voted for St. Louis Rams on Niners Nation - 11/06/09 12:50 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I, and I think many fans.... would be excited to see both Carter and Wallace in 2010 on 2010 Offseason Primer on Athletics Nation - 11/05/09 6:41 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I think Beane is going to stay with Pennington at SS until Green makes it to the Majors on 2010 Offseason Primer on Athletics Nation - 11/05/09 6:35 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Also, as Bignerd points out above.. there are others who could qualify as underachievers on Midseason Underachievers on Niners Nation - 11/05/09 6:19 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Sing said that Smith would be playing against the Titans.. so we will see how he does. on Midseason Underachievers on Niners Nation - 11/05/09 6:17 PM EST

Niners Nation Voted for Terrell Owens on Niners Nation - 11/05/09 6:13 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented I read almost all the posts here and in both Matt's columns so it would be difficult to remember where. on 49ers sign CB Keith Smith, Release WR Micheal Spurlock on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 10:30 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented No Problem.. but the Boone and Taser comment was still good on 49ers sign CB Keith Smith, Release WR Micheal Spurlock on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 10:29 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented I'm not gay either but I assumed you were referring to his taser episode with the law on 49ers sign CB Keith Smith, Release WR Micheal Spurlock on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 8:50 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented I think I remember where there was a blurb about the possibility of something not right with Rossum on 49ers sign CB Keith Smith, Release WR Micheal Spurlock on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 8:24 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Don't know if Boone actually fits that group yet... I mean.. does he have Tatoos? on 49ers sign CB Keith Smith, Release WR Micheal Spurlock on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 8:22 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented I bet you wrote that with a straight face too.. Great response! on 49ers sign CB Keith Smith, Release WR Micheal Spurlock on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 8:20 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Recommended only to Boone on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 8:20 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented The question I have is what are they going to do to back the OT on 49ers sign CB Keith Smith, Release WR Micheal Spurlock on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 6:27 PM EST (3 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented The new strikezone is from the bottom of your feet to the top of your shoulders on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 5:59 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented ummm to achieve the pinnacle of umpiring.. "Mediocre Umpire" on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 5:54 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I don't support INSTANT replay as I would rather have LONG replay... in Widescreen on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 5:41 PM EST

Athletics Nation Voted for Yes on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 4:52 PM EST

Niners Nation Voted for The usual 7 on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 4:47 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented We could spend several lifetimes going through "What If's" on Desean Jackson on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 1:25 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Voted for Yes on Niners Nation - 11/03/09 1:20 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Bob Geren ? on Who should the a's go after in free agent? (2009-2010)Part 2 for people who dnt understand on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 1:14 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented OL/OT is Boone on Joe Staley, Nate Clements injury updates/MNF Thread on Niners Nation - 11/02/09 8:30 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented That could mean that a CB and OT need to be added.. which also means a WR could get cut for that on Mike Singletary press conference: Injury updates on Niners Nation - 11/02/09 8:02 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented You look and sound like a Troll.. on The Niners played well but it's the Yorks so heartache here we COME! on Niners Nation - 11/02/09 4:11 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Voted for No on Niners Nation - 11/01/09 9:00 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Why sign Glaus... he can't play a good 3B anymore and we don't need more DHs on Pitching, Defense, Power & Depth: Taj's Plan for 2010 on Athletics Nation - 10/31/09 9:14 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Commented I believe that the A's want to let their young starters grow in the majors on Pitching, Defense, Power & Depth: Taj's Plan for 2010 on Athletics Nation - 10/31/09 9:05 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Commented I would rather give Cunningham the opportunity to play. The image of Byrnes not stepping on Home plate comes up. on Pitching, Defense, Power & Depth: Taj's Plan for 2010 on Athletics Nation - 10/30/09 3:46 PM EDT (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I was thinking he could trade for Cargon! and then sign Holliday as a FA on Any chance we trade for big bat/arm? on Athletics Nation - 10/29/09 5:30 PM EDT (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Of course he sucks. on AFL update 10/28 Desme is HOT!! on Athletics Nation - 10/29/09 5:23 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Commented Just condem and remove Mt. Davis and the Oakland Col becomes a good park again on AFL update 10/28 Desme is HOT!! on Athletics Nation - 10/29/09 5:21 PM EDT

Niners Nation Commented Like rlott#42 says Berry would be great. I like him if he fell to us at the Carolina pick and Okung was not still available. on easy start to fixing our O-line on Niners Nation - 10/29/09 12:11 AM EDT (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Oops forgot to hit reply for riott#42's post on easy start to fixing our O-line on Niners Nation - 10/29/09 12:09 AM EDT (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented If your only reason for not taking a OT that high is the money then Berry would have to be passed on also on easy start to fixing our O-line on Niners Nation - 10/29/09 12:01 AM EDT (2 replies)

Niners Nation Commented That's the entire problem as our DB Coachs these days don't have the power in their voices to be heard on Twitter mania: 49ers, Michael Lewis, Tarell Brown, Brandon Jones on Niners Nation - 10/28/09 6:30 PM EDT (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented More than likely Berry won't be there when the 49ers pick and if one of the couple top OTs are then I can see the 49ers going for them. on easy start to fixing our O-line on Niners Nation - 10/28/09 6:28 PM EDT (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Voted for Phillies on Athletics Nation - 10/28/09 3:57 PM EDT

Niners Nation Voted for yes on Niners Nation - 10/28/09 3:54 PM EDT

Niners Nation Voted for Glen Coffee on Niners Nation - 10/28/09 3:53 PM EDT

Niners Nation Commented In 2010 I would rather the 49ers go for BOTA ranther than just the BPA. on easy start to fixing our O-line on Niners Nation - 10/28/09 3:09 PM EDT (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Actually there are very few good OTs available in 2010 draft. on easy start to fixing our O-line on Niners Nation - 10/28/09 2:17 PM EDT

Niners Nation Commented Taylor Mays is having problems this year and OT is the bigger need. on easy start to fixing our O-line on Niners Nation - 10/28/09 11:40 AM EDT

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