Comments on: 49ers snap up Jonathan Goodwin

By: turbodog1027

turbodog1027 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:42:48 +0000

Saints never loved Goodwin. Weak link on the line. Drafted his replacement last year. 3 yr contract for 32 yr old center. good luck with that

By: waxthat

waxthat — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:34:06 +0000

Patience is a virtue

By: funkylovemonkey

funkylovemonkey — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:51:08 +0000

Wow, good pick up. I had all but written this season off, especially when during the early days of free agency the 49ers seemed be outmaneuvered at every turn. But a couple solid moves like this can make a big difference. I’ve always felt the two biggest problems the 9ers have is their O-line and Secondary. Glad to see they are making moves to solidify that.

By: jackntorres

jackntorres — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:30:49 +0000

olin kreutz is headed to the bayou

By: nolarules

nolarules — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:22:19 +0000

Congrats to the 49ers. Good pick up. He has been a steady force on our line these past few years. Sad the saints did not make him a priority to sign. Very consistent good player. Congrats again

By: muckhappy

muckhappy — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:54:56 +0000

This is a solid move. They get a solid OL without breaking the bank and have a ton of $$ left over to sign Gore to an extention. I am also seeing reports that Braylon Edwards is a strong possibility (if his legal issues dont get in the way)which would be a great pairing with crabtree and Morgan. DBs and ILB are still a glaring need, but if and this is a big if, they can generate a consistant pass rush then that will certainly help the corners.
I really like what Harbaugh and Baalke are doing. They got rid of Clements who was grossly overpaid and Lawson who did not play to his potential. They also were able to replace Baas with a proven veteran. This is a year where they will really be able to evaluate who is going to be part of the future of this team. Are they probably looking at another sub 500 season? more than likely, but lets face facts. Whoever came in this season, was going to have to do some serious housecleaning to purge the mess of the prior 2 regimes. Then again, the NFC West isn’t exactly the crown jewel of the NFL, so there is always hope.

By: babyjesus69

babyjesus69 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:39:21 +0000

a super bowl winning center with that young line? Getting Carlos Rogers on the cheap when he was just as good as Nate ain’t so great Clements? Now they’re looking at Braylon Edwards and Malcom Floyd? I’m liking the passive aggressive approach to free agency

By: scomibord

scomibord — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:34:58 +0000

everyone always said he was football smart, really go from a superbowl contender to a cellar dweller.
Doesn’t seem too football smart now, huh?

By: dirtyjersey9er

dirtyjersey9er — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:29:22 +0000

Not just from a talent or price standpoint but this is a good signing because Goodwin is coming from a winning culture in New Orleans and I am sure that will be a huge help in the locker room when the team starts to turn things around.

And like I mentioned in another story about the possibility of Kreutz I think this helps the people on the line around Goodwin get even better. It also frees up Adam Snyder to play RG over Chilo Rachal.

By: ilovefoolsball

ilovefoolsball — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:17:14 +0000

Goodwin is trDing Drew Brees for Alex Smith. BRILLIANT!
guess he wants to be “the man” in SF

By: ninerdynasty

ninerdynasty — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:10:28 +0000

Biggiep – I totally agree with you, goldson is serviceable, but not a player to get in a bidding war over with jerry jones or al davis. I rather take my chances with Reggie Smith than pay goldson 7 mil a year, the quality is not much and is about 4 mil cheaper. $ that could go towards a proven player like gore.

By: cosanostra71

cosanostra71 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:02:20 +0000

Finally, an impact move in free agency!

By: biggiep

biggiep — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:56:59 +0000

@marcsasharc

Agree with all except Goldson vs. Williams.
Madieu is a career scrub. Goldson isn’t that great, but has better playmaking skills.

By: servegmo

servegmo — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:50:38 +0000

I like what my niners are doing!!

By: ninerdynasty

ninerdynasty — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:49:45 +0000

wow!! i guess baalke’s patience is paying off. They would’ve overpaid for Baas by 10 mil more and they get this guy for 3 mil a year with wayyy more experience at center than Baas. yikes!

By: vbe2

vbe2 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:48:34 +0000

Tryin’ to buy Super Bowl!!!

By: P_Willy

P_Willy — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:47:57 +0000

Finally!!!

By: marcsasharc

marcsasharc — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:47:32 +0000

its funny how in 1 day 9er fans go from pissed off to relieved.

Clements replaced by Rogers= upgrade
Baas replaced by Goodwin= upgrade
Franklin replaced by Sopoaga and Jean Francois= possibly a slight downgrade or even.
Goldson replaced by Williams= push
Lawson replaced by Aldon Smith= probable upgrade as Lawson was underwhelming

and the biggest 1 of all, Singletary replaced by Harbaugh= ridiculous upgrade.

By: mezter

mezter — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:47:14 +0000

This was an absolutely great signing for the 49ers. Good job.

By: eaglesfootballfan

eaglesfootballfan — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:46:58 +0000

Good move by the 49ers.

By: bigbrad184

bigbrad184 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:46:54 +0000

It will be nice to have a veteran presence at such a crucial spot on the line. My hope is that this frees up Snyder to snatch up the job at RG where Rachal has been hugely disappointing and inconsistent.

By: briank1ne

briank1ne — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:46:16 +0000

seems like a decent pickup

By: jmad3487

jmad3487 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:46:04 +0000

“Snap up”…. I see what you did there.

By: radrntn

radrntn — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:45:43 +0000

a center, they need some d