i used to think he was just a wasted roster space, but Purcell reminds me now of what sopoaga used to be.

+soccerlover1598 Moody was alright. He can definitely use some improvement on coverage. It's difficult to envision but if Bowman can't come back by the opener then expect Wilhoite with Moody...

Richard Mongler Sopoaga was the first guy that popped in my head when I saw him. Granted.....it was due partially to the hair hahaha, but the dude has deceptive speed, good strength and plugs holes nicely. Looking forward to seeing him anchor the D. And ***** All our LBs except Bowman and Brooks need a ton of improvement. Wilhoite is alright. So is Moody. They both lack that instinct for the ball and a nose to sniff out plays like Willis/Bowman/Borland. It really really sucks for us Niner fans. After having near perfect linebackers for the last few years, anything below the level of play that those guys brought us is hard to watch. I know its a rebuilding year for them but damn. When you get used to such great play every single down, it saddens me to actually have to wait for improvement.

+soccerlover1598 Couldn't agree more. Less than a year ago we had Willis healthy and Borland stepping up. Bowman was rehabbing and when he came back, Borland wouldn't be a starter. Now things have taken a complete 180 degree turn. Though I am excited to see many new faces this year. Harold, Tartt, Armstead, Reaser, Acker, White, Smelter. Our roster has a lot of potential..

Glad to have Dial back. Lemonier and Carradine also have some good potential. I liked what I saw from Tartt. It was only like one or two plays I remember from him, but I did like them. He was a good hard hitter and a sound tackler. I also liked what I saw from Reaser. Smelter/White/Acker; some good potential there. Only one game, cant say much. Armstead. Gah idk about him. He's big and strong but hes slow and looks like he doesnt know how to use his strength or size. Tbh, Okoye had a better game than Armstead, and that dude still doesnt know what hes doing on the field hahaha. But damn, do you see those 3 or 4 bull rushes from him? Okoye has some godly strength.