Wow. The 49ers managed to pack in about 2 weeks worth of activity into a 3 day weekend. The 49ers Tijuana Brass apparently decided to negotiate with their terrorist Right Guard Alex Boone, and give him a raise. Ray McDonald, fresh off reworking his contract for the benefit of the team, went rogue on his birthday and decided to test out the new domestic violence rules enacted by Jolly Roger. Ray Ray is claiming the truth will come out, but when the victim (preggers, no less) has bruises on her neck, well that precludes about 99.99% of any reasoning that could paint this in anything but a bad light. Sorry Ray Ray. I think your days as a Niner are over.
The bad news is this came AFTER cut-down day. Speaking of cut-down day, pretty much all of the special teams squad was released, including the long snapper, good ol’ whatsizname. George Seely has his work cut out for him, but we’ll see how that works out. I like the fact we kept 6 WRs, but as usual, I hope they all get work. Not that Alex Smith was the good old days, but when he was in, he’d spread the ball around to just about everyone available. In recent history, it has been VD and Crabs, and pray for another disease to crop up. Anquan Boldin actually came on very strong in Crabs stead last year, so we do have a strong proven pair of starters to go along with VD, and a suddenly effective-looking VMcD. And there is a crop of solid backups in place. Patton has made plays, and Ellington got a ton of PS work, but the incumbents seem to be Brandon Lloyd and Little Stevie Wonder.
The fact that neither did much doesn’t seem to be a concern, but the hope is they bring vet savvy and a deep ball or 2 to the table. I certainly like Ellington’s speed, and he made some nice catches after a shaky start, and Patton has shown flashes of ability, but Duke will likely be relegated to KR duties, and the General relegated to 4 WR sets and the occasional slot toute. For the time being anyway. I’d love to see he and Patton getting in on 4 WR sets.
Point being, this offense really needs to get rolling fast as the defense keeps getting thinner and thinner as the season approaches. The team has stated they are still in ‘fact gathering’ mode regarding our latest ne’er-do-well, but the hooraw that would erupt should Mr Value Meal play would be deafening. It would be a PR disaster for the team to put him on the field in Dallas after apparently strangling his pregnant girlfriend. The Niners should just go ahead and suspend him for 6 games.
Then again, what good is taking matters into your own hands, as Aldon Smith did last year? His voluntary 5 game rehab stint last season has proven not to matter one iota when Jolly Roger gets a bug up his ass. One he firmly placed there himself when he went light on Ray Rice.
Forty Niners Forever 
Besides, brother John is already catching heat for welcoming Ray (boom boom) Rice back with open arms.
Security video sunk Ray Rice –
Otherwise that incident would’ve never gotten reported.
RayMc needs something along those lines to save his a$$, if that’s even possible.
Made it through Dennis FF draft. Gonna kill . . .
I can’t believe it. And you didn’t pull any “I’ve got A.J. Jenkins’ name in an envelope” picks either. But Alex is still waiting for you on the WW. There’s still hope.
The one year I don’t play in your league ass munch actually drafts a team. I’m sure it’s a coincidence.
Gee, flatter yourself much? A legend in your own mind . . .
And you know, a wasted mind is a terrible thing to use . . .
What’s your excuse?
So?
Does the signing of Michael Sam by Jerruh look legit or, just a way to sell some jerseys?
Save a horse, ride a Cowboy shirts out yet?
Cowboy.com comes to pass?
More like Brokeback Linebacker.
Looks like that website has changed….for the better.
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Men with too much time on their hands…….playing fantasy football.
20% of FF players are women, Nippy. Unfortunately, our chick bailed. Couldn’t take the heat.
Well,I don’t want to know what you have on your hands, Nippy.
Brokeback linebacker. Gold, I tell you . . .
Brokeback Backer? or if he gets cut from the Cowboys PS maybe just Broke Backer?
Welker gets 4 game PEDs suspension for doing “Molly” / amphetamines at the Kentucky Derby looking at horses and hats, 3 months out from even seeing a practice field. He denies taking it — whatever. Ray Rice cold cocks his fiance basically on video, but he gets just two games. Goodie’s NFL justice — continues to make no sense…
I think the four game suspension for a bad test, first time, is spelled out in the CBA. That’s not Goodell’s heavy hand.
It’s hilarious to me how the fans are so anxious to pass judgment and punishment on players before any facts are made public. RayMac doesn’t seem to fit the profile, to me anyway, but at least I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. You know, like we do for common criminals and terrorists.
I think you’re right about the 4 games for bad drug test. More penalties should be spelled out and taken away from Goodie’s discretion, IMO…
Like I said, NoFear, the initial report stated bruises around the girl’s neck. Hard to justify that, no matter what the situation.
Ray doesn’t fit the profile? Like you’d know. Did OJ?
He has to sit. Niners just want to delay the inevitable.
http://blog.sfgate.com/killion/2014/09/03/ray-mcdonald-case-tests-49ers-moral-compass/#26410101=0
I used to like Ann Killion, back when Singletary was the coach. Probably because I had an appetite for hating everything 49ers back then: Singletary and Alex Smith? What’s not to like. But I still read mostly everything Ann writes, and I have to say over the last two years I haven’t enjoyed one of her articles.
Here’s the thing…. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty even if there’s a smoking gun (like marks on her body). It doesn’t matter if he was arrested for killing 5 people and made bail – he plays because the right to a process is very real. So those of you crying for Harbaugh to sit McDonald better get used to the disappointment because I don’t think Harbaugh cares what you think, especially with one foot out the door.
The 49ers said they’d conduct their own investigation. They probably have and have decided this isn’t a convictable crime, or at least isn’t an offense worthy of the NFL’s 6 game ban. So, let the media cry and complain and try to hold Harbaugh to a high standard. It’s never worked before. Harbaugh could give a piss about what you think or what people write about him.
This isn’t due process, moron. Aaron Hernandez should be cleared to play if due process is taken into account.
Harbaugh’s being a huge hypocrite to fall back on due process. Zero tolerance, well, except for when its one of my guys. He was all talk when his brother was under the gun for welcoming back Ray Rice. As he was when Seattle’s players were getting caught pedding. Now that he;s under the hammer, he’s weaseling out.
Nut up or shut up, Jimbo.
Chuck, that idiot Hernandez is in jail since he got busted, they won’t let him out on bail. I think the comparison there of him to Ray is a little lopsided. I think they could punt for at least a bit by putting Ray on the inactive list for a game or two, coach’s decision not to activate, right? Isn’t that within the rules? But, does that allow another player to be activated to be at full strength 53? Personally, if they have enough facts gathered that there’s no way he dodges this felony, or will at least have to plead out to a domestic violence misdemeanor, I don’t see why they wouldn’t cut him now — other than if they sense a locker room mutiny if they do that this early. If for some reason it looks like he MIGHT beat the rap legally, they’re in a tough spot right now…
Chuck has no clue…. it’s no use.
Yeah, it’s a little hyperbolic, but the truth remains, Jimbo’s all talk when it’s someone else’s players on the line. When it’s his, it’s a different tale entirely.
I think the bulk of the decision will hinge on whether there’s an arrest warrent issued.
Tough spot indeed, because I think the simple answer was, the marks on her neck.
Was he attacked?
That’s the million dollar line in the sand right now.
If he’s restraining an enraged fiancee’ there’s room to save a decison certainly.
I can’t go so far as to compare Aaron Hernandez to this episode either Chuck.
Simply because there was a murder involved with credible video evidence, along with eye witnesses, and an attempt to erase security records from the home surveillance system, to support his incarceration.
Aaron is as good as finished, both as an athlete and, a free man, for a very long time.
If the SJ DA opts to drop the case he’s likely in the clear.
If charges are filed, RayMc is likely done in SF.
Goodell is already suggesting that the outcome of the legal process could include waiting on a Court indictment too.
That could take months to conclude.
If charges are filed and, the 9ers don’t take the initiative, I’ll lose faith in the lip service Harbaugh is spewing right now.
If they jump too quickly, it suggests that RayMc is already tarnished, which certainly wouldn’t help his predicament.
Looks like Adam Snyder will be facing the 9ers when they play the NYG in November.
What was Worthlessberger convicted of that earned him his suspension?
Bingo.
Fuck Ray Mac and fuck this preseason.
New thread is up.