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Buccaneers Sign Ex-49er Marques Douglas

By Michael David SmithMar 13th 2008 – 2:53PM

Here's a free-agent signing that won't get a lot of attention but could make a major impact on two teams: Defensive end Marques Douglas has departed the San Francisco 49ers and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Last season I wrote that Douglas was the best player no one knows, and although he slowed down a bit late in...

Is 49ers GM Scot McCloughan at All Familiar With Mike Martz?

By Tom MantzouranisMar 7th 2008 – 11:43AM

Some in the San Francisco media are questioning whether the 49ers have done enough to upgrade their pass rush, something woefully lacking last year. Marquee signing Justin Smith -- while very talented -- isn't known as a pass rush specialist, and they're content letting underrated end Marques Douglas liberally explore the...

The 49ers Are Content to Let Some Talent Leave in Free Agency

By Tom MantzouranisFeb 9th 2008 – 3:53PM

The 49ers kept what could be their best quarterback talent in Shaun Hill so far, but they don't seem so urgent to hold onto their other free agents. You know that old adage about successful teams being built on the lines? Yeah, they're not buying into it.Keep in mind, letting players reach free agency isn't necessarily an...

NFL Offseason Roadmap: 49ers

By Tom MantzouranisJan 26th 2008 – 1:20PM

NFL Offseason Roadmap is a series focused on the needs of NFL teams as they begin the offseason.1. Offensive Tackle. There is a reason the 49ers gave up the most sacks in the league last year. There's a reason Frank Gore had a letdown year (a few, actually, but this is one). The 49ers are off to a good start at overhauling...

NFL Offseason Roadmap: St. Louis Rams

By Tom MantzouranisJan 24th 2008 – 6:50PM

NFL Offseason Roadmap is a series focused on the needs of NFL teams as they begin the offseason.1. Offensive Tackle. The Rams have been lucky to have an incredible franchise left tackle for the last 11 seasons, and his play did as much for The Greatest Show on Turf as anyone else. But Orlando Pace has been ludicrously...

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