San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
5-11-0, 3rd NFC West
Niners sign longtime Raiders OL Barry Sims
Niners sign longtime Raiders OL Barry Sims
AP,
Jun 26, 2008
Veteran offensive lineman Barry Sims signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, crossing the bay after nine years with the Oakland Raiders. Sims, who joined the league as an undrafted free agent in 1999, started all 16 games at left tackle for the Raiders last season as their longest-tenured player. ...More |
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49ers Team Report
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49ers Team Report Jul 4, 2008
The San Francisco 49ers did not address their need for an offensive tackle in the draft, but they landed a 16-game starter with the addition of free agent Barry Sims.
The 49ers agreed to terms with Sims, whom the Oakland Raiders released in a salary-cap move this offseason, on a two-year contract. Sims will get the opportunity to compete for the 49ers' starting job at right tackle with Jonas Jennings.
Jennings has been injury-prone throughout his NFL career, never making it through a 16-game regular season. Since signing a seven-year, $36 million contract with the 49ers in 2005, Jennings has missed all or parts of 32 games.
If Sims is beaten out for the starting job at right tackle, he will also likely be the 49ers' backup at left tackle. ...More |
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| 2007 Team Stats (Game averages) |
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Pts |
Yds |
Pass |
Rush |
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| Offense | 13.7 |
237.3 |
145.0 |
92.3 |
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| Defense | 22.8 |
346.2 |
227.7 |
118.5 |
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