Yesterday, the 49ers made two huge moves: they re-signed kicker Joe Nedney and DE Parys Haralson to new contracts. Haralson got a 4-year deal $15 million and Nedney got two years.
Nedney is a monster on the football field at 6'5", and he has provided consistent kicking for the Niners ever since that horrible era of the likes of Jose Cortez and Casey (Curtis?) Botchem (the name says it all...). God, they sucked. Joe Nedney is also one of the friendliest players on the team, as Choked On Applesauce has had the pleasure of multiple conversations with the former San Jose State star over the years. On his career, Nedney has made 80% of his field goals, with a long of 56 yards. More importantly, he provides the team with spirit, not to mention a bad-ass white guy appearance. He's also a local: he went to Santa Teresa High School in San Jose and San Jose State, and was a 49er fan growing up.
His best moment on the field drew a $7,500 fine from the NFL. After shanking a kickoff out of bounds, a douchebag New Orleans fan started talking crap to him. Nedney responded by scratching the back of his head with his middle finger, which was caught on live T.V. The Saint fan was just lucky that he was in the stands and Nedney was on the field... Joe's a big guy.
Parys Haralson is also a solid football player. He's credited for 8 sacks last year, and he's still only 25 years old. While still a bit high from the night before and excited after signing his new deal, Haralson commented, "I think this defense, we have the potential of being the best in the league. We're excited about the direction that it's going."
While the 49ers defense will be solid next year (a definite shot at top 10, and maybe even top 5), the best in the league is a bit of a stretch... better hope Strahan decides to make a comeback with the red and gold.
As much as I love the 49ers, here's a great video where a Niners fan gets his dick out for J.T. O'Sullivan after the Niners beat the Seahawks at the last second in Week 2.
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