49ers to sign Cardinals WR
Posted: Saturday March 15, 2008 08:28AM ET
The 49ers said goodbye Friday to defensive end Marques Douglas, but they are reportedly saying hello to former Cardinals receiver Bryant Johnson. Douglas, an unrestricted free agent who became expendable when the 49ers signed Justin Smith, agreed to a four-year deal with the Buccaneers.






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This is a pretty good signing. Johnson has been in the shadow of Boldin and Fitzgerald, but he can be a #1 receiver in this league.
IrishR#1: USA! USA! USA! | 03/15/08, 09:43 AM
Report Offensive CommentWith this signing, SF has moved to the top of the charts in free agent acquisitions this off season.
Red Zone | 03/15/08, 10:04 AM
Report Offensive CommentHe isn't a #1 NFL receiver. I like him and he's a Penn Stater but at the same time, i'm happy my Buffalo Bills didn't sign him.
Basic Blues | 03/15/08, 10:42 AM
Report Offensive CommentThis is a good pick-up. He will be very motivated to prove that he is a #1 starting NFL reciever. Plus, the 49ers can't go anywhere but up. I think.
Dylan623 | 03/15/08, 11:31 AM
Report Offensive Commentlol
Dylan623 | 03/15/08, 11:31 AM
Report Offensive CommentIts a good move since Johnson has potential and can learn from Bruce to creat a good 1-2 punch
Ny | 03/15/08, 03:28 PM
Report Offensive CommentGreat move! Johnson is an EXCELLENT reciever and has all the natural ability to make a big impact.
Should contribute much more than than the disppointing DJax.
Now if we can just get somebody to throw the ball.....
BruinsWin! | 03/15/08, 03:31 PM
Report Offensive Commentdon't you guys get it... we could have rice, owens, moss but we have no qb.... oline is avg... what a waste of skill position players
owensfan2281 | 03/15/08, 05:20 PM
Report Offensive CommentThe Niners suck.
NORCALSURFER777 | 03/15/08, 05:25 PM
Report Offensive Commentscrew that, the niners could be good this year, start shaun hill, he's good for the martz offense, and if he doesn't pan out, use o'sullivan since martz like's him so much. This year will be a little experimental.
ballerd1 | 03/15/08, 11:34 PM
Report Offensive CommentWas hoping the Bucs would pick Johnson, but looks like they didn't want to spend a little of their $44M! Good luck with him SF...could be a great WR for ya.
philal | 03/16/08, 07:40 AM
Report Offensive CommentHe would've been perfect for Buffalo though....He's tough and fast....I wish Arizona could've kept him.......San Fransisco will have a decent recieving corps next year but I cant believe Isaac Bruce would even THINK about wearing Jerry Rice's 80!!?
Guapo | 03/16/08, 09:56 PM
Report Offensive CommentOkay, I like the pickups of Bruce and Johnson for the Niners.....but in Martz's offense, they need a better O-Line and a smarter QB. Plus, Martz tends to not leave anyone back to block too often (which is what got both Kurt Warner and Marc Bulger clobbered abotut 15 times a game), so there is even more pressure on the O-line to perform. I think the Niners will struggle in their first year with Martz. Oh, and Shaun Hill isn't the answer.......he's terrible.
TenRingsSTL | 03/17/08, 05:53 PM
Report Offensive Commentteach him to get rid of the ball quicker especially if there is no one to block, Someone must be open then.
Whalers | 03/18/08, 01:53 PM
Report Offensive Commentany off season move to shake things up is a good thing for the 49ers. offensive additions are good but defense wins championships.
I pity the fool | 03/22/08, 01:09 PM
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