Updated: 49ers Sign Brian Westbrook (update on Post #68)

Today's the day we find out...from CSN's report this morning, it's between us and the Rams now...surprised that Denver is not in the talks anymore.

I don't think we need him, nor really want him now, at least not to carry the ball.

CP, LJ, Torain and Williams will be solid.

There's some not that reliable information that with Coffee's retirement, the Niners have emerged as a last-second darkhorse for Westbrook.

^not to mention the Saints are now looking for another RB.
NFL.com news: Hamilton's knee injury leaves Saints searching for backfield help (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story/09000d5d819c6594/article/hamiltons-knee-injury-leaves-saints-searching-for-backfield-help?module=HP_headlines)

Wouldn't be surprised if the 49ers stepped in. I'm thinking it really is just about money to the guy. Not even considering that point I don't think that our hand should be extended any longer.

Wonder if the Texans would be interested.

Throw Houston in the mix as well ... maybe.
NFL.com news: Rookie Tate's ankle injury adds to Texans' backfield questions (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d819c6926/article/rookie-tates-ankle-injury-adds-to-texans-backfield-questions?module=HP_headlines)

With all these injuries I wonder if we could offer up Parker to someone. But since he's the #4 back right now and the likelihood of him getting cut is high, doubt someone would give up very much, if anything, in return.

Wouldn't be surprised if the 49ers stepped in. I'm thinking it really is just about money to the guy. Not even considering that point I don't think that our hand should be extended any longer.

One would think he would use his noggin and realize someone his age is not going to get a huge contract plus adding his injury to the mix. Most older players want to go to a good team and will take less money so long as they have a chance at getting a ring before they retire. I can't imagine he's not thinking a long those lines. If he's holding out for money and accepts a ton of money from a bad team just for the money he'd be an idiot. Maybe he was just waiting to see how the Skins looked or played in the first preseason game before making a decision.

Doubt it's all about money at this point for BW, I think he's just waiting for the right situation more than anything. And skipping out on some of training camp probably isn't a bad bonus either.

Rams not optimistic:

Twitter / Brian Stull: On the subject of Brian We ... (http://twitter.com/StullySTL/statuses/21208743870)

The Canadian Press: Rams: Deal for running back Brian Westbrook not close (http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jQrh8g3qpdI2VENPJ0hwhVXHsy3Q)


Shanahan still interested:

Redskins Insider - Redskins remain interested in Brian Westbrook (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/running-backs/redskins-remain-interested-in.html?wprss=redskinsinsider)


Apparently Denver is out too since they signed Justin Fargas last week.