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One More Last Hurrah for Isaac Bruce --
Thu Dec 31, 2009 --from FFMastermind.com
The Press Democrat reports San Francisco 49ers HC Mike Singletary said last week there was no chance WR Isaac Bruce would play in what likely will be the final game of his career, this Sunday in St. Louis against the Rams. But those plans changed Monday when Singletary had a surprise visitor to his office: WR Josh Morgan. It was Morgan who replaced Bruce as a starter midway through the season, first when Bruce suffered an ankle injury and then when it was decided Morgan deserved the playing time. Since that point, Bruce has been inactive for six of the last seven games and has not even practiced for the last month. Morgan's message to Singletary was simple and direct concerning Bruce: "He can start in front of me. I just want to see him play one last time." So it was Wednesday, that when Singletary was asked about the potential for Bruce to play Sunday, he first said, “Strong possibility.” When asked whether Bruce requested to play, Singletary said, “Actually, his teammates, which I think is much better. I had asked him earlier what his thoughts were on possibly playing in the game, if he thought about it or whatever. And he said, 'Possibly not.' Then, when I told him about his teammates asking me and inquiring about it, I think it was shocking to him. I'm excited about him finishing the way he should finish. So, I'm excited about that.” Singletary also talked to all the team's receivers as a group, and all were on board with Bruce playing. What no one knows is if he will start and then play sparingly, or whether he will have a role in the game plan. Bruce did not practice Wednesday. Hopefully, he will start, and the 49ers' offense will be introduced so the fans in attendance can give Bruce the sendoff he deserves.
Thu Dec 31, 2009 --from FFMastermind.com
The Press Democrat reports San Francisco 49ers HC Mike Singletary said last week there was no chance WR Isaac Bruce would play in what likely will be the final game of his career, this Sunday in St. Louis against the Rams. But those plans changed Monday when Singletary had a surprise visitor to his office: WR Josh Morgan. It was Morgan who replaced Bruce as a starter midway through the season, first when Bruce suffered an ankle injury and then when it was decided Morgan deserved the playing time. Since that point, Bruce has been inactive for six of the last seven games and has not even practiced for the last month. Morgan's message to Singletary was simple and direct concerning Bruce: "He can start in front of me. I just want to see him play one last time." So it was Wednesday, that when Singletary was asked about the potential for Bruce to play Sunday, he first said, “Strong possibility.” When asked whether Bruce requested to play, Singletary said, “Actually, his teammates, which I think is much better. I had asked him earlier what his thoughts were on possibly playing in the game, if he thought about it or whatever. And he said, 'Possibly not.' Then, when I told him about his teammates asking me and inquiring about it, I think it was shocking to him. I'm excited about him finishing the way he should finish. So, I'm excited about that.” Singletary also talked to all the team's receivers as a group, and all were on board with Bruce playing. What no one knows is if he will start and then play sparingly, or whether he will have a role in the game plan. Bruce did not practice Wednesday. Hopefully, he will start, and the 49ers' offense will be introduced so the fans in attendance can give Bruce the sendoff he deserves.
