A Quick Note and 49ers 53-man Roster Projection
By: Ninjames
It's been awhile since I put together a post here at Eureka 49ers. It's do mostly in part to my increased role with other websites and other sports writing for more and more teams throughout the Bay Area. After a long and confusing time, I've decided that I
do want to continue writing here for Eureka 49ers and I want to provide unique and worthwhile content on a day-to-day basis. So bear with me while I get back into the swing of things and let me hit you with a quick 53-man roster projection.
Quarterbacks (3) Alex Smith, David Carr, Nate Davis
Running Backs (5) Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook, Anthony Dixon, Michael Robinson, Moran Norris
Wide Receivers (5) Michael Crabtree, Josh Morgan, Ted Ginn Jr., Dominique Zeigler, Kyle Williams
Tight Ends (3) Vernon Davis, Delanie Walker, Nate Byham
Offensive Line (10) Joe Staley, Mike Iupati, Eric Heitmann, Chilo Rachal, Anthony Davis, Barry Sims, Alex Boone, David Baas, Tony Wragge, Adam Snyder
Defensive Line (6) Justin Smith, Aubrayo Franklin, Isaac Sopoaga, Ray McDonald, Ricky Jean Francois, Demetric Evans
Inside Linebackers (4) Patrick Willis, Takeo Spikes, NaVorro Bowman, Matt Wilhelm
Outside Linebackers (5) Parys Haralson, Manny Lawson, Ahmad Brooks, Diyral Briggs, Travis LaBoy
Cornerbacks (5) Nate Clements, Shawntae Spencer, Tarell Brown, Will James, Phillip Adams
Safeties (4) Dashon Goldson, Michael Lewis, Reggie Smith, Taylor Mays
Specialists (3) Joe Nedney, Andy Lee, Brian Jennings
There's not many surprises here. The offensive line looks so bloated because of a key injury to Eric Heitmann, perhaps the most solid player on the line. Alex Boone makes it because he doesn't last on the practice squad. Last year's seventh round draft pick, Curtis Taylor, probably doesn't make the roster with the drafting of Taylor Mays. The team collects linebackers due to LaBoy and Briggs' very stellar play and work this offseason and preseason.
Later on today I'll take a look at the practice squad and the likely candidates to make it.