The past week has not been a good one for the 49ers. Train wreck about covers it.
On Sunday, OLB extraordinaire Aldon Smith went off the rails yet again, getting arrested in L.A. for a false report of a bomb. The charge seems more like a case of hard ass police tactics than any real “report,” but Smith already is facing DUI and gun charge felonies, so making the news yet again is bringing his NFL career to the brink of extinction.
It’s looking more and more like Aldon is going to do some jail time, which might be the best thing to happen to him. If it was you or me, you can bet the orange jump suit would already be draped on our precious bodies. A jail sentence would certainly make Roger Goodell’s task of handing out 49er suspensions for the coming year a bit easier. And probably the Niners’ HQ rationalizations and no-speak responses, also. If Aldon was a marginal player, he’d have been cut long ago.
What a waste. Suddenly, the 2011 draft class, which had “superb” written all over it, is now looking like a juvenile delinquent crime wave. This offseason, Chris Culliver and Daniel Kilgore have both been arrested, along with Aldon, and we’re still waiting to see if Colin Kaepernick is going to join them for last week’s weird event in Miami.
GM Trent Baalke’s 2014 Draft Board may have been set a week ago, but it’s now being hastily revised. With more than three weeks left to go until draft day, it’s possible he’ll need to revise it yet again.
The team’s squeaky clean image, fostered and promoted by HC Jim Harbaugh, is clearly in free fall. Much to the amusement of the other NFC West division opponents and coaches.
Aldon’s arrest shoved the Miami incident temporarily into the background, but it may not stay there. We’re still waiting to hear the results of rape and toxicology reports on the woman who reported the event. About all we know for sure is that Kaepernick has a big ass suite in Miami, big enough for three guys to live there (Quinton Patton and Ricardo Lockette), and these three big dudes were joined for an evening of partying by one woman, who later ended up in the hospital. One girl, three guys? Doesn’t conjure up much of a wholesome image. At the very least.
Stay tuned for another interesting week on 49er Crime Beat.
Stupid excuse for Aldon #357.
It’s not a crime to sing a song in Spanish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLAWPrCUQQ0
No big surprise, but the LA PD is not filing charges against Aldon Smith.
Charges have not been filed *yet*. The DA office is still reviewing his case. I don’t need to review shit — QUILTY
I’m effing “guilty” of being a horrible speller.
Northern bath tissue is “Quilted.”
This organization could use a roll to wipe off all the shit on its face.
You first, Dennis.
If he was quilty he must have been knitting with only one needle! Which seems to be true with Aldon Smith, regardless of being quilty or guilty. Just sack the QB Aldon.
“Lockette called 911 after woman [in Miami] refused to leave apartment.”
Of course, that phone call probably came after the boys had removed the bong from the premises, and might also have come after the woman passed out. Just speculating, with a dash of cynicism. We’ll see.
“Source familiar with the case in Miami said Colin Kaepernick was not at his suite during the disturbance or when police arrived.”
Yesterday Southwest had another incident on one of their planes by a guy that was on pcp or another drug.
If you’re high , drunk or medicated don’t get on a plane.
http://tinyurl.com/lemqmlu
I’m getting restless for the Draft –
Here’s the final group I have as my ILBs.
Not putting much value on this position but, if Shazier slides to 30, I’d consider him simply because he’s a talented kid.
I think he’s too small to play OLB however so, I’d consider him as a big SS or move him inside.
All these guys tackle very well too.
Kevin Pierre-Lewis (OLB) – BC
Ryan Shazier (OLB) – Ohio State
Preston Brown – Louisville
These are my fnalists for the OLB group too –
Trent Murphy – (OLB) – Stanford
Kyle Van Noy (OLB) – BYU
Jackson Jeffcoat (DE) – TX
Chris Smith – (DE) – Arkansas
Ronnie Lott was also at LAX a few minutes after the Aldon Smith disturbance
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_25565616/49ers-great-ronnie-lott-aldon-smith-im-worried?source=pkg
Aldon looks to be at a crossroad right now. I hope he chooses the correct path.
“49ers sign WR Brandon Lloyd to one-year contract.”
A little good news.
Kilgore is cleared of his public intoxication and it’s going to be expunged so it’s like it never happened.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-kilgore-cleared-charge-hometown
Matt Barrows is going to have his old material back to use now that we signed Lloyd! His favorite clip seems to be the one where Lloyd ducks a pass that was about to hit him in the head while going over the middle.
We have Baldwin for that now.
There are my mallard ducks. There’s Duck Dynasty, and then there’s Brandon Lloyd ducking the football. Brandon wins.
http://s15.photobucket.com/user/amono21/media/lloyd_ducks.gif.html
First came Blaine Gabbert. Next was Jonathan Martin. Now a guy who’s afraid of the football. If you don’t see this problematic pattern, I can’t help that you’re in complete denial.
San Francisco 49ers? No. San Francisco Vagina Monologues.
welcome back brandon lloyd !
kaep’s in the clear and aldon’s not getting charged ! goodbye crappy headlines hello nfl draft !
Aldon Smith’s troubles are far from over.
His court date for the assault weapons and DUI are on Apr 29.
The fact that he got in trouble at LAX is not a good thing because he was out on bail and is supposed to behave.
Slight possibility the judge revokes his bail and sticks him in jail.
Per the AP both Aldon and Delanie Walker are being sued by one of the partygoers. What has come out in the lawsuit is Smith and Walker charged admission to their party and $5 a drink.
You would hope they obtained a temporary liquor license or they’re just plain dumb.
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“Smith and former teammate Delanie Walker were named in a lawsuit last September filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court by a Northern California man who said he was shot at a party at Smith’s house on June 29, 2012. The players charged a $10 admission and $5 per drink, the lawsuit said. Smith and now-Tennessee Titans tight end Walker were allegedly intoxicated on Smith’s balcony when they fired gunshots in the air while trying to end the party, the lawsuit said.”
When I read this I was flabbergasted.
Guess who else was with Aldon Smith at LAX?
Chris Culliver! Culliver didn’t get in trouble, he just watched and let Aldon implode.
For what it’s worth here is Kawakami’s opinion, biased and all.
He doesn’t think Aldon will play for the Niners in 2014.
http://tinyurl.com/k8oohzd
Berger I have a sleeper DE for you –
Jake Metz from Shippensburg 6’6″ 263
219 Tackles / 55TFL / 30.5 Sacks
Put him on the Late RD Draft Watch.
2013 PSAC EAST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR (COACHES): Jake Metz, DL, Shippensburg…The PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year, Metz totaled 11.0 sacks – a half-sack short of tying his single-season school record – as well as 18.0 tackles for loss (13th nationally) for a Division II-leading 113 yards. His 1.0 sacks-per-game average ranks among the Top-10 nationally.
NJ- I’m not like the holier than thou crowd. Put Aldon in prison, get him out on Sundays to sack the QB and put him back in at night. Just win baby!
Work furlough? Sure! Works for me. He can weight train at Santa Rita and get out for game day. He may only get to play home games, though. Better than nothing.
Seriously though, you have to wonder how they play this. Everyone who I’ve heard from regarding Smith is that he’s a great guy. He’s no asshole Pacman type. A good guy with a bad problem. Wil they play this like they want to help him overcome this (what I’d do). Or will the play hardball and cut him loose? Frankly, I’d wouldn’t pick up the option at this point, see where the chips fall suspension-wise, and try to get him to the point of being able to get back on the field. Once that happens, then re-visit the 5th year option.
A temporary liquor license? The guy has 5 illegal high-powered rifles in his house, and you think he obtained a temp liquor license to have a party? Uh, right.
Per Barrows LMJ is on the trade block
Egos gave up a 5th rd pick for Sproles so the Niners would expect something similar if they find a trade partner.
http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2014/04/source-49ers-shopping-running-back-lamichael-james.html
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