he's started 32/32 games for SF the last two years. Last year was his first at center. But I would think he'd now be the guy for our wide open starting C spot. I like it.
did their due diligence on this guy with regards to study of his film to determine if he's what they want. If they're convinced, I'll have to trust in that.
2010 performance: Started all 16 games at center, showing a feel and comfort for a position he hadn’t played since college while establishing himself as San Francisco’s most consistent and dependable offensive lineman of 2010. For the second consecutive year, was honored with the Bobb McKittrick Award, given annually to the 49ers’ top offensive lineman. Appeared to get stronger as season progressed as he settled in at center after starting at left guard the previous two seasons.
2010 season grade: B
Why he’s worth keeping: Baas showed signs of reliability and reaching his potential at left guard in 2009, but he made the leap to Integral Piece of Offensive Line with his fine play last season. Baas is in the prime of his career and appears to have put the injuries that plagued his early years with the 49ers behind him. He knows the system and wants to continue his growth with the team that drafted him. He also has been a good teammate and stand-up guy during his six seasons in San Francisco. Heitmann is owed $1.95 million with a $300,000 roster bonus this season in the final year of his contract, and that’s money the 49ers can save if they part with the veteran in favor of keeping Baas.
Why he’s not worth keeping: He could cost too much. It has been mentioned that Baas may seek a contract in line with the five-year, $37.5 million deal that center Jason Brown signed with the St. Louis Rams as a free agent in 2009. The 49ers would have to think twice about that kind of money for Baas, who has played himself into the big-contract stratosphere over the past two seasons. If Heitmann were to return at full strength, the need to hang onto Baas diminishes. The 49ers also drafted two offensive lineman they plan to groom at the interior line positions.
Where he would fit with the 2011 49ers: If Baas returns to the 49ers, he’s their starting center, no ands, ifs or buts about it. He has the versatility to swing to one of the guard positions should the need arise, but his home should be center the rest of his San Francisco career.
How he would be replaced: The 49ers would have to find a new center or make one. Heitmann’s neck injury did not require surgery, but he has not yet been cleared by doctors to return and the possibility exists that, at age 31, his career could be over. The 49ers will know what to expect from Heitmann’s status before free agency begins and will plan accordingly. There are no other true centers on the roster, though the Niners feel fifth-round draft pick Daniel Kilgore and seventh-rounder Michael Person could be groomed at the position.
He is big, 6'4", 320 lbs. I must admit, I do not know much about him, but he did start the last two seasons and he is coming into the prime of his career, both very good things, and I love his size.
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David Baas Horrible Snap in 49ers vs Saints Monday Night Football Game 9/20/2010 - ( New Window )
The Baas breakdown
Age: 29
2010 performance: Started all 16 games at center, showing a feel and comfort for a position he hadn’t played since college while establishing himself as San Francisco’s most consistent and dependable offensive lineman of 2010. For the second consecutive year, was honored with the Bobb McKittrick Award, given annually to the 49ers’ top offensive lineman. Appeared to get stronger as season progressed as he settled in at center after starting at left guard the previous two seasons.
2010 season grade: B
Why he’s worth keeping: Baas showed signs of reliability and reaching his potential at left guard in 2009, but he made the leap to Integral Piece of Offensive Line with his fine play last season. Baas is in the prime of his career and appears to have put the injuries that plagued his early years with the 49ers behind him. He knows the system and wants to continue his growth with the team that drafted him. He also has been a good teammate and stand-up guy during his six seasons in San Francisco. Heitmann is owed $1.95 million with a $300,000 roster bonus this season in the final year of his contract, and that’s money the 49ers can save if they part with the veteran in favor of keeping Baas.
Why he’s not worth keeping: He could cost too much. It has been mentioned that Baas may seek a contract in line with the five-year, $37.5 million deal that center Jason Brown signed with the St. Louis Rams as a free agent in 2009. The 49ers would have to think twice about that kind of money for Baas, who has played himself into the big-contract stratosphere over the past two seasons. If Heitmann were to return at full strength, the need to hang onto Baas diminishes. The 49ers also drafted two offensive lineman they plan to groom at the interior line positions.
Where he would fit with the 2011 49ers: If Baas returns to the 49ers, he’s their starting center, no ands, ifs or buts about it. He has the versatility to swing to one of the guard positions should the need arise, but his home should be center the rest of his San Francisco career.
How he would be replaced: The 49ers would have to find a new center or make one. Heitmann’s neck injury did not require surgery, but he has not yet been cleared by doctors to return and the possibility exists that, at age 31, his career could be over. The 49ers will know what to expect from Heitmann’s status before free agency begins and will plan accordingly. There are no other true centers on the roster, though the Niners feel fifth-round draft pick Daniel Kilgore and seventh-rounder Michael Person could be groomed at the position.
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Comparing the 49ers Free Agents: David Baas - ( New Window )