Parys Haralson News

After a week's hiatus - and I have to say, it was a good week - we resume our position-by-position look at the 2009 San Francisco 49ers by examining the outside linebackers.

While linebacker Patrick Willis garners most of the headlines, the San Francisco 49ers have a handful of other options set to break out at the position.

Spikes and the Buffalo Bills were preparing to play the Texans , and Norris, then Houston's starting fullback, continued to catch his eye on the videotapes.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Jeff Ulbrich talks with a coach while stretching before practice Tuesday, the final day of organized team activities.

The Dude in Brooklyn writes: Sando, I didn't realize you were so expert with faint praise.

I was originally going to break up the linebackers by inside and outside. However, I realize there are cross-over issues on the bubble and it should hopefully generate a little more discussion looking at all the linebackers combined together.

Responses: Reno mentioned that Manny Lawson lined up over Justin Smith , actually Parys Haralson typically lined up on Smith's side and when Haralson did, his sacks and pressures increased.

ESPN's NFL Blog network has been looking at the players around which you would want to build a franchise.

The 49ers on Saturday signed one of their former Pro Bowl players to a contract extension, but it's probably not the player you're thinking of.

4 of the New York Jets is sacked by Parys Haralson No. 98 of the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter during an NFL game on December 7, 2008, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.

John Crumpacker of the San Francisco Chronicle says the 49ers' recent moves suggest the team is heading in the right direction.

Sitting down with 49ers linebacker Manny Lawson was one of the highlights of my recent visit to the 49ers.

We'll probably be driving garbage-powered cars and living in floating cities by then.

The new uniforms bring to mind the San Francisco 49ers of the championship years.

What will it take for the San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs this year? Looking back on last year, the 49ers will have to make vast improvements statistically in a host of areas to be among the final playoff 12.

BECAUSE HIS SIZE intrigued them, his speed shocked their senses and his athleticism boggled their minds, the 49ers drafted Manny Lawson not for a specific role but to explore the possibilities.

Those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it . At this point in the NFL off-season, nearly every team has locked-in the roster for 2009... by David Xaviel 16 reads Opinion Those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it .

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 These days the 49er coaching staff is certainly knowledgeable in the art of the pass rush.

Last year at 49er training camp, San Francisco General Manager Scot McCloughan told me the 2008 San Francisco 49ers would be employing a hybrid 3-4 and 4-3 defense.

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Following the 2009 NFL draft, detractors criticized the 49er front office for failing to address their vacancy of pass rushers... Pass on the Pass Rush: The State of San Francisco 49ers' Outside Linebackers by Matt Moone 17 reads Opinion Following the 2009 NFL draft, detractors criticized the ...