Bay 2,003 Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) The 49ers got a big win today against the Buccaneers, but they suffered a big loss in the process.Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com reports that receiver Josh Morgan sustained a fractured right ankle when he was tackled following a 19-yard catch. The injury occurred with the 49ers leading 41-3 and four minutes left in the game, leading to questions of why a starting wide receiver was still in the game, catching a pass, in garbage time. “You’ve got to play,” 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said in answer to those questions. “You can’t take a knee with four minutes left in the game. It could have been a run. Josh was competing. I think he’s going to be OK. . . . We’re not taking a knee with four minutes left in the game.” If Harbaugh doesn’t want to take a knee with four minutes left and a 38-point lead, fine. But it’s surprising that he thinks his No. 1 wide receiver should be catching passes with four minutes left and a 38-point lead. Morgan has started all five games this season and leads all 49ers wide receivers in both catches and yards. His absence, combined with the knee injury suffered byBraylon Edwards last month, leaves the 49ers with just three healthy wide receivers: Michael Crabtree, Ted Ginn and Kyle Williams. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/09/josh-morgan-breaks-ankle-while-catching-pass-in-garbage-time Damn Josh will be missed. Is it what it is. Others will just have to step up in his absence. Edited October 12, 2011 by BLUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RANGA+ 1,210 Posted October 10, 2011 Nooooooo That's a massive blow to our offense. I wonder if Harbaugh will move Ginn out to the Split End position and have Williams work the slot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnygunny 521 Posted October 10, 2011 T_T why even have your starters play with that little time left with a lead that massive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted October 10, 2011 Harbaugh seems like he's still in college football mode... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriots2994 43 Posted October 10, 2011 I'm being half sarcastic, but maybe we see TO return or Moss come over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAMBSHATER12 1 Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) Harbaugh seems like he's still in college football mode... This. And Kyle Williams is taking his place? Or are they looking to sign a free agent? Edited October 10, 2011 by LAMBSHATER12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 12, 2011 The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Brett Swain to help at a position that has been wiped out by injuries. The team put a host of veterans through a tryout, according to Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area, including T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chris Chambers, Brian Finneran and Swain. The Niners need help after Josh Morgan suffered a fractured lower leg in garbage time of Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Morgan was the team’s leading receiver. Veteran Braylon Edwards is still out of action and that left just Michael Crabtree, Ted Ginn Jr. and Kyle Williams as healthy receivers for Sunday’s game at Detroit. Apparently, Swain showed the most. NFP Nice to see Swain catching on somewhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) Maiocco twitter... 49ers place WR Joshua Morgan on IR, thus ending his season. WR Brett Swain is signed. Club also released C Chase Beeler from practice squad. Josh Edited October 12, 2011 by BayAreaBomber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
