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Oakland A's fan from day one. Enjoy reading what others have to say about my favorite team.

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Athletics Nation Commented NSJ, you mentioned Eveland not having any options left.. but what I am interested in is on A's Protect Carter, FDLS, Figueroa and Souza from Rule V on Athletics Nation - 11/21/09 9:06 PM EST (2 replies)

Niners Nation Commented The good thing is that Staley can play and played both RT and LT well. If a top LT is there for us then that will set our tackles for a long time on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/21/09 6:24 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Chilo just needs some direction from someone he trusts... also, having a good RT wouldn't hurt him a bit on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/21/09 4:42 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented So Berry pulls something and can not attend the combine so he drops to the 49ers at # 12? on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/21/09 4:41 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented rlott#42 - don't under estimate the power of the father / daughter relationship on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/21/09 4:35 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented It would be very difficult to pass on Okung.. although he would most likely be gone in the top 5. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/21/09 4:30 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented What would be fun is to list the top 25 picks including juniors who may come out on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/21/09 4:29 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented If Berry is there when with the 1st pick for SF then the 49ers will have to pick him on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/21/09 4:24 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented OMG that is good... on Still think the Niners will reach the playoffs??? on Niners Nation - 11/21/09 1:21 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Thank you.. on Still think the Niners will reach the playoffs??? on Niners Nation - 11/20/09 8:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Thank you on Still think the Niners will reach the playoffs??? on Niners Nation - 11/20/09 8:07 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented I am 59 and was brought up to respect others. on Still think the Niners will reach the playoffs??? on Niners Nation - 11/20/09 6:44 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented You should have also provided a link to that song on What To Expect From 2010 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 6:22 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented No, actually it is very disrespectful... on Still think the Niners will reach the playoffs??? on Niners Nation - 11/20/09 6:07 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented By the way I find your disrespect to be way too much on Still think the Niners will reach the playoffs??? on Niners Nation - 11/20/09 6:03 PM EST (2 replies)

Niners Nation Commented If Crabtree hadn't fallen to # 10 then the 49ers were going to pick Oher. on Still think the Niners will reach the playoffs??? on Niners Nation - 11/20/09 5:53 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Sweeney will still be in RF and if Beane does not trade Davis he will remain in CF. on What To Expect From 2010 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 4:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I think that Cahill has too much talent to not be better in 2010 on What To Expect From 2010 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 4:04 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Trading Suzuki would require a Dan Haren package. on On Trading Catchers.... on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 3:53 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I am giving him the benefit of the doubt. on On Trading Catchers.... on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 3:51 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented From what I have read it looks like the A's would be satisfied to sign Kennedy to man 3B until Wallace comes up. on Some things I am "coming around" on... on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 3:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I do believe Beane said he wanted young playersl.. not older on On Trading Catchers.... on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 2:56 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Ok.. for $11 million.. I will play one more year. 9 or 10 games is all you want from me? on On Trading Catchers.... on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 2:53 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Voted for The promotion of Tarell Brown (which was before Clements' injury) on Niners Nation - 11/19/09 6:05 PM EST

Niners Nation Voted for Smith - Hill - Davis on Niners Nation - 11/19/09 4:05 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented The offense chose to ignore themselves also on Mike Singletary Approval Rating, Week 10 on Niners Nation - 11/17/09 1:41 PM EST

Niners Nation Voted for Yes on Niners Nation - 11/17/09 12:45 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Jon Gruden reminds me of a low key Dandy Don Meridith. on Jon Gruden signs contract extension with MNF on Niners Nation - 11/16/09 5:55 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Actually I would like to see Davis play some in the last few games this year to get him comfortable with the 1st team on Regarding our QB situation next year. on Niners Nation - 11/15/09 10:30 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Why do you think the odds are against Davis being a good starter? on Regarding our QB situation next year. on Niners Nation - 11/15/09 10:27 PM EST (2 replies)

Niners Nation Commented The Jets are losing again... and again... Carolina is better than the Jets right now. on Panthers Watch 2009: Delhomme and Panthers take care of business on Niners Nation - 11/15/09 9:37 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented The real question is: on Regarding our QB situation next year. on Niners Nation - 11/15/09 1:10 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented The biggest problem is not the QB, although it is a problem on Playoff Defense, Pop Warner Offense Handcuff Singletary on Niners Nation - 11/14/09 6:06 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Balmer for kickoff returns and Franklin for DB on 49ers 10 - Bears 6: 49ers day-after press conference on Niners Nation - 11/14/09 12:48 AM EST

Niners Nation Commented He was also playing very well last year.. especially after Coach Sing took over on 49ers 10 - Bears 6: 49ers day-after press conference on Niners Nation - 11/13/09 9:45 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented No, Sadness would have been if the Bears has scored a touchdown in the end. on 49ers 10 - Bears 6: A clinic in not finishing on Niners Nation - 11/13/09 2:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Of course you can from SyFy and horror films... but not from most football games unless it is the Raiders on 49ers 10 - Bears 6: A clinic in not finishing on Niners Nation - 11/13/09 2:20 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented I think it is more the OL Coach than the OL. the coach is who helps 5 linemen become an OL on 49ers 10 - Bears 6: A clinic in not finishing on Niners Nation - 11/13/09 2:10 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented If you do that you will also need to include Mckittrick on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/12/09 5:15 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented why not just take the 49ers offensive line in the mid 80s? on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/12/09 5:13 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Drew K, I am totally going on what you posted on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/12/09 5:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented I know.. that is why it is so important this year. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 8:49 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Looks great, but the question is.. would the lions have wanted to that. on Week 10 NFL Rookie Review on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 8:36 PM EST (2 replies)

Niners Nation Voted for Michael Oher on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 7:57 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Do you have a link to that Q&A ? on 49ers Future. on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 5:39 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented In his last two games at Ball State he was sick and didn't play well, and he lost a bowl game. on 49ers Future. on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:51 PM EST (2 replies)

Niners Nation Commented Actually in his defense. on 49ers Future. on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:45 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented That was a nice pass. It looks like he only has problems with crossing routes, routes where the receiver has to make a cut on 49ers Future. on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:33 PM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Very good Albert Einstein quote at the end. on 49ers Future. on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:24 PM EST

Niners Nation Commented Snyder is going to be the KR / PR next year. on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:38 AM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented Few are going to catch Chris Johnson.. But... Willis did on that one good play, ran him down on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:37 AM EST

Niners Nation Commented That would all US... NN to pick who we would like at each position from 1 to 10 on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:31 AM EST

Niners Nation Commented The 49ers NEED two above average OTs and right now they only have one in Staley on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:28 AM EST (1 reply)

Niners Nation Commented i was actually doing positive thinking.. If it happened in 2009, then it can happen again in 2010 on Top NCAA/NFL Prospects on Niners Nation - 11/11/09 1:21 AM EST

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

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