Newcomer Donald Strickland had a chance Wednesday to do something he has dreamed about since he was little—put on a 49ers uniform.
“It was a blessing,” said Strickland, a defensive back who grew up in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood a block and half from Monster Park. “The 49ers are an organization I grew up with. I always envisioned myself playing for the team.”
Strickland said he sneaked inside the stadium several times as a boy but has yet to step onto the field as a player. The 49ers want him to focus on free safety, where they have not been satisfied with starter Mike Adams’ play. As for playing time, Strickland said it would depend on how fast he picks up Mike Nolan’s defense.
“As soon as I learn it, I think I can be a contributor,” he said.
[Sacramento Bee]
norton said:
$100 says that he will be gone by the start of next season. he’s just another scrub, like bruce thorton, ben emmanuel, mike adams. nolan hasn’t learned his lesson from last year and made the same mistake again. now he has to go snatch some defensive players from the streets.
13 mins after the fact.Dave said:
Good for Strickland. Niner fans need all the “feel good” we can get. Now rather than learn Nolan’s defense, maybe Strickland can bring one of his own, one that works, and teach it to everyone else.
53 mins after the fact.john said:
he played really good as an eagle last year hopefully he can help out the niners now key word hopefully
56 mins after the fact.eddie said:
is he playing corner or safety.?
1 hour after the fact.dumbass said:
eddie obviously can read
2 hours after the fact.Scott said:
Norton, who the fuck would nolan bring in at this time of the season that was any better????? Look at the guys stats, hes not pro-bowler but who do you think is left on the market 8 weeks into the season???
3 hours after the fact.Arock49 said:
He’s got to be better than Mike Adams….
3 hours after the fact.eddie said:
you are right i didnt read the whole story,i just read half,because i already know we signed him as far as i know he always played corner with the colts.thats why i asked.
3 hours after the fact.Michael said:
“$100 says that he will be gone by the start of next season. he’s just another scrub, like bruce thorton, ben emmanuel, mike adams. nolan hasn’t learned his lesson from last year and made the same mistake again. now he has to go snatch some defensive players from the streets.”
Name me one guy who isnt severly injured that would be more of a help?
4 hours after the fact.Turner said:
Hey Michael, Dion Sanders wearing street clothes could outplay Strickland!
12 hours after the fact.Michael said:
“Hey Michael, Dion Sanders wearing street clothes could outplay Strickland!”
We couldnt even afford him when Eddie was running things.
15 hours after the fact.eddie said:
i think some ones has to be injured for us to sign him,so who is the injured player? and sanders doesnt play safety.he is afraid to tackle.
16 hours after the fact.norton said:
20 hours after the fact.SB said:
I can understand fans being pissed about the D.. But what i dont like and DO NOT understand is why some of u guys are opposed to trying something new..D.Strick can do one thing i hav’nt seen a niner do yet with consistancy all season TACKLE.. Im glad we have a home grown on the field, maybe he’ll bring some passion to DB unit thats been torched by D.Huard and other no named back-up QB’s.. Hey, and maybe not.. but its worth a try because im sick to my stomach watching the secondary get beat like a dusty rug.
1 day after the fact.ninerfan4life said:
OH BUT WE HAVE SOOOOO MUCH DEPTH AND COMPETITION IN THE SECONDARY …THAT’S THE BULLSHIT NOLAN WAS TALKIN’ DURING CAMP WHEN HE UNLOADED RUMP! OUR DEFENSE FUCKIN’ STINKS
2 days after the fact.