I like this. The thing I remembered while he was here it is that "he made plays when we needed them". Quite different than some of the drones we have that just play a role, but don't make big impact.
"he doesn't know the offense" like that matters. Nobody knows the offense, but there's a good chance he'll "get it" like everybody else. He's not some mentally challenged special needs adult.
RE: It's kind of worrisome that people are throwing around
"he doesn't know the offense" like that matters. Nobody knows the offense, but there's a good chance he'll "get it" like everybody else. He's not some mentally challenged special needs adult.
Yeah, except that some guy ^^^ said Mario knowing the offense is a plus. And yes, he did make a ton of mental mistakes during his time here.
Yes he made "the catch" I get it. But he bolted for the $. We owe him shit and he is way past his prime. Humor him for an interview but let's get some young receivers in here not retreads!!!
There is such a thing as football smarts, but MM was notoriously bad at learning the offense. Maybe a new offense would be easier to digest, but I think it's a worrisome point. Not as worrisome as the condition of his knee, though.
He shredded his knee in December 2012. You would think that he wouldn't be back healthy until now anyway. He doesn't have the knowledge of the offense as Gilbride is gone but he does have a better rapport with Eli than probably anybody on the team except Cruz.
He was the third receiver here after putting up good numbers the year before in some games serving as the number 1. He left to get a chance for more playing time and dollars. Nothing wrong there.
If his knee checks out fine, I think he is back. Something to keep in mind was that even before the big injury, he had some knee problems (tendinitis?) that caused him to miss time.
Just too much on BBI about MM and his 6 on the Wonderlic. Few remember that he was NOT represented by an agent when he took the test. Most (all) these draftable players have agents working with them on being in great shape for specific field agility tests, practicing interviews AND prepping for the Wonderlic.
I would be the last to say that MM is going to be one of the smarter guys in any locker room, but fans need to remember that he just walked in cold and took the Wonderlic. No agent, no practice tests. I am sure that with an agent and some Wonderlic prep work, his score might have been somewhat higher and therefore a non-issue on BBI
when healthy which is always a valuable skill. He isn't the best at going up and getting the ball in traffic, he's at his best when he creates separation. I want Eli to have a guy who is great on toss-ups and 50-50 deep balls, Mike Evans can be that guy for Eli. Shockey, Plax, and Nicks were all great at going up and getting it. Mario is a very quick player but he's not someone who can physically overpower DBs and bully them the way a true #1 should do in the NFL.
Mario made some clutch plays for us and I'll always be a fan. But he has always been an inconsistent big play receiver who is closer to a #3WR than a #1. After his SB performance of course I'd love to see him back on this team on a fair contract, but I would still consider drafting a WR in the 1st.
proves that Eli is now player-coach status. What is involved here is trust. It's not McCoattails at work here. Randle represented a major cognitive failure last year. If this is a bonafide WCO that they're installing, learning the route options will be even harder than last year's offense. One rather obvious deduction that you can draw from '13 is that Eli grew very discontent with Randle. Said this last week: trust is a good thing
Manningham gets criminally underrated for his 2011-12 season
a) he played through knee injuries all season and counting the post season he had 7 TD's in 16 games.
b) I think he caught about 8 lofted fades over his shoulder in the back corner of the end zone - I remember at least 3-5 botched calls as OOB, including 2 in one game - and quite simply that is one of Eli's best throws.
c) the TD in the 49er game
d) and obviously the catch in the SB.
If he can pass a physical I'd welcome him back for the minimum open arms. I thought he actually looked decent the couple times I saw him as a 49er.
Yes he made "the catch" I get it. But he bolted for the $. We owe him shit and he is way past his prime. Humor him for an interview but let's get some young receivers in here not retreads!!!
Just shut the fuck up. If they do sign him, it'll be a min. deal. He didn't bolt for big $. If he checks out it's low risk, high reward. Get a grip
An absolute great signing. When you look at who we had on our WR depth chart last season, if Mario is healthy and you don't think it is an upgrade, we'll have to agree to disagree here. From Louis Murphy on down, we need to upgrade. Bringing Mario back would be fantastic.
not clear is why he was put on IR again last year. He tore the ACL and PCL the year before - that's pretty serious. He came back, but was put on IR again. Harbaugh wouldn't say why. http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/12/49ers-place-mario-manningham-on-injured-reserve.html - ( New Window )
Yeah, that was a big mystery too.
Manningham had a big practice right before the Jags game in London, and it was a rather emotional return. It seemed like all would be well with him like it was for Crabtree.
He made one or two catches against the Panthers regular season game, and was nowhere to be seen afterwards. It didn't seem too crazy at the time because of the lack of 3 WR sets, and Crabtree and Boldin as starters.
Rushed back too soon. Not his fault....there was some desperation at WR position.
Will miss the guy. Was a very good player when healthy and acclimated to the system.
Yeah, except that some guy ^^^ said Mario knowing the offense is a plus. And yes, he did make a ton of mental mistakes during his time here.
Dan Marino: 15
AJ Green: 10
Ryan Leaf: 27
Blaine Gabbert: 42
Ray Lewis: 13, and he outsmarted an entire police force.
well we better get rid of Cruz then... cause he is 28 by the start of the season... and just had a knee surgery..
He was the third receiver here after putting up good numbers the year before in some games serving as the number 1. He left to get a chance for more playing time and dollars. Nothing wrong there.
If his knee checks out fine, I think he is back. Something to keep in mind was that even before the big injury, he had some knee problems (tendinitis?) that caused him to miss time.
I would be the last to say that MM is going to be one of the smarter guys in any locker room, but fans need to remember that he just walked in cold and took the Wonderlic. No agent, no practice tests. I am sure that with an agent and some Wonderlic prep work, his score might have been somewhat higher and therefore a non-issue on BBI
Mario made some clutch plays for us and I'll always be a fan. But he has always been an inconsistent big play receiver who is closer to a #3WR than a #1. After his SB performance of course I'd love to see him back on this team on a fair contract, but I would still consider drafting a WR in the 1st.
b) I think he caught about 8 lofted fades over his shoulder in the back corner of the end zone - I remember at least 3-5 botched calls as OOB, including 2 in one game - and quite simply that is one of Eli's best throws.
c) the TD in the 49er game
d) and obviously the catch in the SB.
If he can pass a physical I'd welcome him back for the minimum open arms. I thought he actually looked decent the couple times I saw him as a 49er.
Just shut the fuck up. If they do sign him, it'll be a min. deal. He didn't bolt for big $. If he checks out it's low risk, high reward. Get a grip
Yeah, that was a big mystery too.
Manningham had a big practice right before the Jags game in London, and it was a rather emotional return. It seemed like all would be well with him like it was for Crabtree.
He made one or two catches against the Panthers regular season game, and was nowhere to be seen afterwards. It didn't seem too crazy at the time because of the lack of 3 WR sets, and Crabtree and Boldin as starters.
Rushed back too soon. Not his fault....there was some desperation at WR position.
Will miss the guy. Was a very good player when healthy and acclimated to the system.
Tom Coughlin