News On Rice Retiring As A 49er.... - The Orange Mane

GreatBronco16 · 09-07-2005, 12:13 PM

Just heard while watching CNN that the 49ers will have to release a player from their 53 man roster to allow Rice to sign so he can retire as a 9ner. The coach said he doesn't plan on doing it. Wow.

Thoughts?

Ballhawk · 09-07-2005, 12:14 PM

Coach Nolan is an Ass. How hard would it be to cut and sign back a vet making league min. I am sure there are a few players that would love to be the answer to that trivia question.

Phantom · 09-07-2005, 12:15 PM

Wouldn't want to break up that chemistry. They might win three games this year.

watermock · 09-07-2005, 12:15 PM

Not a big loss on that team. Noone is going to pick up the 53rd player on the niners. Heh. I literally am

.

Raidersbane · 09-07-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatBronco16

Just heard while watching CNN that the 49ers will have to release a player from their 53 man roster to allow Rice to sign so he can retire as a 9ner. The coach said he doesn't plan on doing it. Wow.

Thoughts?

Ho that'll just go over great with the fans..........

Raiders Rock · 09-07-2005, 12:19 PM

He can retire as a Raider and piss every 49er off to no end, that's ok Nolan

Darkhawk24 · 09-07-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Rock

He can retire as a Raider and piss every 49er off to no end, that's ok Nolan

I think Rice would rather forget those dark days of his life.

chiefs · 09-07-2005, 12:22 PM

That's total bullnugget's ,this should not even be up to the coach.

Raiders Rock · 09-07-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkhawk24

I think Rice would rather forget those dark days of his life.

Nah, he was good for us, did his job and respected in the end by the Raiders for honoring his request to be released to pursue other prospects.

I personally don't want the guy to be in our HOF because we don't deserve the credit for his game but if the guy is forced to pick a team, I am sure the Raiders will be more than happy to give a 1 day contract to honor the best WR to ever play the game.

Taco John · 09-07-2005, 12:32 PM

I thought he retired two days ago as a Bronco?

I don't blame Nolan. It's all pomp and circumstance anyway.

Raiders Rock · 09-07-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I thought he retired two days ago as a Bronco?

I don't blame Nolan. It's all pomp and circumstance anyway.

He never played a down for the Donks officially, and yes Taco, it does not surprise me that you side with Nolan on this issue.

bronco militia · 09-07-2005, 12:38 PM

and how does this make Mike Nolan a-hole?...j/c, he's trying to get ready for the regular season, not kiss the ass of some over the hill pompass athelete who should have retired 5 years ago.

screw Jerry Rice...he can retire a 49er in the offseason

Taco John · 09-07-2005, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Rock

He never played a down for the Donks officially, and yes Taco, it does not surprise me that you side with Nolan on this issue.

I'm not siding with anyone. I'm just stating that I don't find it particularly important and figure the whole "retiring as a ________" thing is a joke when you aren't playing a down for that team.

If he wanted to retire as a 49er, he should have tried making their roster, not ours.

Raiders Rock · 09-07-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I'm not siding with anyone. I'm just stating that I don't find it particularly important and figure the whole "retiring as a ________" thing is a joke when you aren't playing a down for that team.

If he wanted to retire as a 49er, he should have tried making their roster, not ours.

He wasn't invited to play for a roster spot on the 49ers

bendog · 09-07-2005, 12:44 PM

I don't care. But the niners suck. Sure they're going nowhere so they want to play young and rice possibly would retard their wrs.

Bronx33 · 09-07-2005, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I'm not siding with anyone. I'm just stating that I don't find it particularly important and figure the whole "retiring as a ________" thing is a joke when you aren't playing a down for that team.

If he wanted to retire as a 49er, he should have tried making their roster, not ours.

You will have to excuse RR, TJ ...............he is a di-c-k.

Raiders Rock · 09-07-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

You will have to excuse RR, TJ ...............he is a di-c-k.

Quit name calling me or hurting my feelings or I may start a thread to try to get you banned

RhymesayersDU · 09-07-2005, 12:53 PM

While Jerry does deserve to retire as a 49er, he can't be dropping this on them now. It's like 3 days before the season starts, they're getting ready for their season-opener, and they shouldn't be putting everything on hold to figure out who to cut, signing Jerry to a contract, etc.

Although at some point, be it after the season is over, or some other time when it's convenient for the team, they should let him retire a 49er.

Tredici · 09-07-2005, 12:54 PM

For a cold-hearted, glass eyed, egotistical maniac, that Shanahan sure found a way to get the message across to Jerry that it was time to hang 'em up.

The "Retirement" Ceremony may be a scam but it's become a tradition. It's not just the coaches and players. I certainly enjoyed my chance to say goodbye to Atwater.

Jerry sold a lot of tickets in SF. Those people should have the opportunity of a final wave. But then hey, the fans are just the open wallet part of the NFL equation.

Raiders Rock · 09-07-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

While Jerry does deserve to retire as a 49er, he can't be dropping this on them now. It's like 3 days before the season starts, they're getting ready for their season-opener, and they shouldn't be putting everything on hold to figure out who to cut, signing Jerry to a contract, etc.

Although at some point, be it after the season is over, or some other time when it's convenient for the team, they should let him retire a 49er.

Yea, you are probably right here, he has plenty of time to retire a 49er

RocBronc · 09-07-2005, 12:59 PM

The bad guys in this situation is the league office... All they'd have to do is give the 49ers a temporary roster limit of 54 and allow the 49ers to bring Rice in and retire. It would be no big deal and no other team would complain... I don't blame Nolan at all...

Nuggets4 · 09-07-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RocBronc

The bad guys in this situation is the league office... All they'd have to do is give the 49ers a temporary roster limit of 54 and allow the 49ers to bring Rice in and retire. It would be no big deal and no other team would complain... I don't blame Nolan at all...

Those were my thoughts too. He's signing a one day contract. I think the league can make an exception.

Bronco LB 59 · 09-07-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

and how does this make Mike Nolan a-hole?...j/c, he's trying to get ready for the regular season, not kiss the ass of some over the hill pompass athelete who should have retired 5 years ago.

screw Jerry Rice...he can retire a 49er in the offseason

I agree with your take, but Jerry Rice shouldn't have retired 5 years ago. At age 40, Rice had a 1000 yard season which earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl.

watermock · 09-07-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Rock

Quit name calling me or hurting my feelings or I may start a thread to try to get you banned

Aww. Wittle Waider Wock got his Widdle Weenie hurt.

Go ahead and start the thread there buddy boy.

maven · 09-07-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatBronco16

Just heard while watching CNN that the 49ers will have to release a player from their 53 man roster to allow Rice to sign so he can retire as a 9ner. The coach said he doesn't plan on doing it. Wow.

Thoughts?

That makes sense. I heard Rice was waiting until the season ends.

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Ballhawk Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,132	Coach Nolan is an Ass. How hard would it be to cut and sign back a vet making league min. I am sure there are a few players that would love to be the answer to that trivia question.

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watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Not a big loss on that team. Noone is going to pick up the 53rd player on the niners. Heh. I literally am .

09-07-2005, 12:19 PM	#6
Raiders Rock The Darkside RaidersKickAss.com Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,571	He can retire as a Raider and piss every 49er off to no end, that's ok Nolan

09-07-2005, 12:22 PM	#8
chiefs Just Drafted Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 37	That's total bullnugget's ,this should not even be up to the coach.

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09-07-2005, 12:38 PM	#12
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,591	and how does this make Mike Nolan a-hole?...j/c, he's trying to get ready for the regular season, not kiss the ass of some over the hill pompass athelete who should have retired 5 years ago. screw Jerry Rice...he can retire a 49er in the offseason

09-07-2005, 12:44 PM	#15
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	I don't care. But the niners suck. Sure they're going nowhere so they want to play young and rice possibly would retard their wrs.

09-07-2005, 12:53 PM	#18
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,813 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	While Jerry does deserve to retire as a 49er, he can't be dropping this on them now. It's like 3 days before the season starts, they're getting ready for their season-opener, and they shouldn't be putting everything on hold to figure out who to cut, signing Jerry to a contract, etc. Although at some point, be it after the season is over, or some other time when it's convenient for the team, they should let him retire a 49er.

09-07-2005, 12:54 PM	#19
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	For a cold-hearted, glass eyed, egotistical maniac, that Shanahan sure found a way to get the message across to Jerry that it was time to hang 'em up. The "Retirement" Ceremony may be a scam but it's become a tradition. It's not just the coaches and players. I certainly enjoyed my chance to say goodbye to Atwater. Jerry sold a lot of tickets in SF. Those people should have the opportunity of a final wave. But then hey, the fans are just the open wallet part of the NFL equation.

09-07-2005, 12:59 PM	#21
RocBronc Pro Bowler Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 540	The bad guys in this situation is the league office... All they'd have to do is give the 49ers a temporary roster limit of 54 and allow the 49ers to bring Rice in and retire. It would be no big deal and no other team would complain... I don't blame Nolan at all...