Being released by former team is not totally a bad thing as the player is now with the freedom to choose a new team to join. That’s exactly what veteran running back Justin Fargas has now after failing his physical and being released by the Oakland Raiders right before he was due to get a $1.7 million roster bonus, and his first visit is with the Kansas City Chiefs.
"I don’t see that happening, no," Fargas told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I was told by the coach that they were moving in a different direction. They said it was strictly about money. I know some things were put out there, I guess they said I didn’t pass a physical. I’m a little disappointed by the way it happened but I understand it’s a business.”
Therefore, with the determination not to wear back the Raiders jersey, Fargas began his visit and research of possible new teams. After the visit to Chiefs, the next stop could be the San Francisco 49ers, which have been in contact with Fargas’ agent.
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
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.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Crabtree goes on well in his first practice with the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers held their Friday practice with newly-signed wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who signed a six-year contract with the team on Wednesday and officially put on the No. 15 49ers jersey since. And the rookie’s performance was impressive to his teammates and Coach Mike Singletary.
Singletary said Friday that the team has not been distracted by the added attention heaped on the 49ers this week after signing the first-round draft pick to the six-year contract and Crabtree has made great moves and put a lot of effort in making progress.
To backup quarterback Alex Smith, it was Crabtree’s desire to learn as much as he can that impressed him most.
“He is always coming over and asking questions,” Smith said. “He takes advantage of the opportunities and sticks with us every chance. He wants to pick up what he can.”
If not to play against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, Crabtree will have about two weeks to study the playbook and receive extra tutoring since the 49ers will have their bye week next week.
Singletary said Friday that the team has not been distracted by the added attention heaped on the 49ers this week after signing the first-round draft pick to the six-year contract and Crabtree has made great moves and put a lot of effort in making progress.
To backup quarterback Alex Smith, it was Crabtree’s desire to learn as much as he can that impressed him most.
“He is always coming over and asking questions,” Smith said. “He takes advantage of the opportunities and sticks with us every chance. He wants to pick up what he can.”
If not to play against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, Crabtree will have about two weeks to study the playbook and receive extra tutoring since the 49ers will have their bye week next week.
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.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
49ers won over Broncos by 17-16
For the fans out of the field, it was just so exciting to see the preseason opener game between the 49ers and the Broncos. The 49ers won with a nearthing of 17-16.
On the Broncos side, Kyle Orton threw interceptions in his first three series during a disastrous debut. After he made the night’s third first-half pick, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Brit Miller. Chris Simms nearly led Denver to victory with a big second half. He hit Kenny McKinley on a 52-yard TD pass with 2:01 left after the 49ers was put up 17-10 by Miller’s second TD on a 40-yard reception from Damon Huard. However, he did not manage to help the Broncos make the 2-point conversion.
One more special thing on that night is the return to Candlestick Park of Mike Nolan, who was former 49ers coach and works as Denver’s defensive coordinator now.
On the Broncos side, Kyle Orton threw interceptions in his first three series during a disastrous debut. After he made the night’s third first-half pick, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Brit Miller. Chris Simms nearly led Denver to victory with a big second half. He hit Kenny McKinley on a 52-yard TD pass with 2:01 left after the 49ers was put up 17-10 by Miller’s second TD on a 40-yard reception from Damon Huard. However, he did not manage to help the Broncos make the 2-point conversion.
One more special thing on that night is the return to Candlestick Park of Mike Nolan, who was former 49ers coach and works as Denver’s defensive coordinator now.
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