November 7, 2008 Barry Sims will miss Monday's game at Arizona due to his injured ankle, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:The 49ers will need a replacement at right tackle, with the top candidates Jonas Jennings and Adam Snyder. The 49ers' offensive line has allowed an NFL-worst 34 sacks this season.
October 26, 2008 Offensive tackle Barry Sims left Sunday's game with an ankle injury, the 49ers' team website reports.
Our View:The severity of the injury is not known at this time.
September 29, 2008 Barry Sims started at right tackle in place of the injured Jonas Jennings, and struggled against New Orleans as he allowed Charles Grant to rack up two sacks on JT O'Sullivan, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:Sims is no longer a solid offensive lineman, yet was given a sizable contract in the off-season. The line will be in better shape when Jennings comes back, but that may not happen soon as his shoulder keeps popping out of the socket.
September 17, 2008 With starting right tackle Jonas Jennings out for Week 3, Barry Sims will get the start against the Lions, according to the Mercury News.
Our View:Sims was given a big contract in the off-season and some people were surprised a backup got such a contract. Now we see why the 49ers brought Sims in, because they will not miss much production with him on the line.
June 23, 2008 Barry Sims has agreed to a two-year deal with the 49ers, according to the Sacramento Bee. He is expected to ink the contract on Tuesday.
Our View:Sims narrowed his decision down to the 49ers and Rams, and felt that San Francisco gave him the best shot to start as the Rams are a bit more settled along their line. Sims could push Jonas Jennings at right tackle, who notably has a history of injury problems. The 49ers also reportedly offered him more money, although exact financial details are unknown.
