Marcus Ball Released by 49ers

[Jon Gonzo]

I agree, AV. Ball at 29 and four years removed from the CFL may not be the same player he was when he left.

While I don't remember a whole lot of players who have gone lengthy stints here, there and back again with resounding successes (CFL-NFL-CFL).....I'd be more than happy to let this decision be made on the field. That's what Training Camp is for. Not like this team couldn't use a hard nosed LB like Marcus Ball. A gamer is a gamer is a gamer, and having a 29 year old drop 10 pounds isn't exactly the biggest challenge one may face in a career full of them.

[AngeloV]

While I don't remember a whole lot of players who have gone lengthy stints here, there and back again with resounding successes (CFL-NFL-CFL).....I'd be more than happy to let this decision be made on the field. That's what Training Camp is for. Not like this team couldn't use a hard nosed LB like Marcus Ball. A gamer is a gamer is a gamer, and having a 29 year old drop 10 pounds isn't exactly the biggest challenge one may face in a career full of them.

You also have to consider he was playing safety the last 4 years and not LB.