Yardbarker: Barry Sims

49ers-Seahawks: Seattle opens as 1 point favorite

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:50:41 -0500

Since both Seattle and the 49ers played already, the folks at Scores and Odds already opened the line, and have installed the Seahawks as 1 point favorites. We'll have plenty more to discuss about this game, but it's not surprising the oddsmakers consider the 49ers slightly better. The Seahawks get their 3 points for being at home, so this knocks it down a notch. Honestly, I don't think I would be surprised by any result next Sunday. Sure I would be ang...

More to accomplish in '09 even without playoffs

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:40:26 -0500

The 49ers (5-6) have five games remaining, and they do not solely control their playoff fortunes. I asked Singletary how important it is to figure out the offensive system, the coordinator and, especially, the quarterback for 2010 and beyond. "The thing that's exciting to me is I think in the next five weeks - really, in the next couple weeks - a lot of those questions will be answered," Singletary said. "That's why it's so exciting to be 5-6 and still in the...

Balmer, 49ers return to work

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:06:49 -0500

* * * Mike Singletary met with the media this morning for the first time since Friday. The team did not practice Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Today, they are installing the base packages of their game plan to face the Packers. Among the topics Singletary addressed: --As expected, cornerback Nate Clements (shoulder) and tackle Joe Staley (knee) will not play Sunday against the Packers. --Linebacker Takeo Spikes (hamstring) is day-to-day. Veteran Matt Wilhelm will get the st...

Golden Nuggets: Testing the run defense

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:15:18 -0500

Good (insert time of day here) everyone. Got a couple links for you today, though not as many as yesterday. In fact, I'm going to start leaving links out! From what I can tell, when I have more links in the Nuggets I actually get very little comments on the links. Of course, I'm like a little preteen girl checking her MySpace Photo Album when it comes to comments, I love 'em. ESPECIALLY if they're singing my praise, really brings me up. (Been having a really rough couple o...

49ers seem confident in Sims

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:24:36 -0500

SANTA CLARA – The 49ers' top offensive lineman, left tackle Joe Staley, is out for six weeks because of a sprained knee, but the only compensation the team made for the loss this week was adding another tackle to the practice squad. Translation: In Barry Sims we trust. Sims, the 49ers' 11th-year tackle, eased a lot of the concern over Staley's absence by filling in and playing well Sunday against Dwight Freeney and the fearsome Indianapolis pass rush. Freeney finished with ...

News and notes from Wednesday in 49erland

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:10:03 -0500

Of course, Joe Staley (knee), Nate Clements (shoulder) and Demetric Evans (shoulder) are out with injuries. Jean-Francois will be the 49ers' fifth defensive lineman, while Patrick will take over as the team's backup at both left and right tackle spots. Barry Sims was the 49ers' backup tackle, but he will now start at left tackle in place of Staley. Tony Wragge will remain as the team's backup at center and the two guard positions. * * * Coach Mike Singletary ...

49ers OT Barry Sims Struggled Vs. Saints

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:14:54 -0500

Right tackle Barry Sims has been in the league long enough to own up to poor play, and Sunday was not one of his better games. The former Raider was...

Breaking Down the Niners Roster By College Conference

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:44:11 -0500

There are 82 players listed on the 49ers roster on their official web site. Although around 30 of those gentlemen will head toward the chopping block before the summer ends, I thought it would be fun to see the college conference (and school) affiliations of the players on the roster. Are there more Pac-10ers than SECers? Let's find out: Pac 10 (16)

49ers Add Ex-Raider

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:17:09 -0500

Former Raiders tackle Barry Sims is expected to sign with the 49ers today. Sims deal is for two years and he is expected to compete at right tackle with injury-prone Jonas Jennings. Signing Sims is a great move even though he has been one of the leaders in false starts the last two years. With [...]

Updates on Battle, Sims and new 49ers uniforms in 2010?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:18:47 -0500

The reasons why Arnaz Battle didn't make it to OTAs last week. Where Barry Sims will go. News on 49ers and their new uniforms in 2010.