Who Is Bryan Gilmore?

by John Morgan on Jul 25, 2008 12:04 PM PDT

Bryan Gilmore, Midwestern State

Usually, players like Gilmore are anonymous. You don't know them when they're signed. You don't notice them when they play. And you don't read about it when they're cut. Naturally, it's pretty hard to find any information on the Bryan Gilmores of the world. That's why I found this blurb from the official 49ers site kinda cool and very funny.

One of the team’s fastest players…Shows good surge off the line of scrimmage…Hits speed burst quickly and is a precise route runner…Has a good feel for attacking coverages and is able to find open areas in zone…Returned to work under the tutelage of wide receivers coach Jerry Sullivan who directed him in Arizona and Miami…Has 72 games of experience under his belt, with 46 career receptions and 683 yards (14.8 avg.)…Also returned eight career kickoffs for 198 yards (24.8 avg.)…Raced for a CAREER-HIGH 75-yard reception vs. Philadelphia (9-24-06) in his first season with the 49ers…Also took three reverses for over 20 yards each in 2006.

Sounds like an undiscovered Torry Holt. The guy has a whole page dedicated to his rather modest career. That's kind of charming. If only he were any good, hm? Just further proof that in the NFL, one in a thousand doesn't cut it.

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Oh, the internet

There are all kinds of fun tangents to get lost in.

by Nate Dogg on Jul 25, 2008 12:19 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm . . .

if you’re fast, accelerate quickly, run precise routes, and attack coverages well, but have no career . . . kinda makes you wonder if maybe you have lousy hands.

by The Ancient Mariner on Jul 25, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions

I would guess that's part of it.

I would also guess the 49ers PR department isn’t paid to be honest.

by John Morgan on Jul 25, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, yes, that's possible too

but questioning the veracity of media guides is way too easy. :)

by The Ancient Mariner on Jul 25, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Or Possibly...

Gilmore has had field generals like Jay fiedler, Jeff Blake, Josh McCown, and Alex Smith getting him the ball.

It might surprise many to see what a guy like Hasselbeck can do for a WR’s career.

by iverson2169 on Jul 26, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Gilmore and the Niners

This is Fooch from Niners Nation. I still can’t remember why he was in camp last year.

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by David Fucillo on Jul 25, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions

I think because he hits his speed burst quickly.

One can’t overvalue that.

by John Morgan on Jul 25, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Gilmore has been running sub 4.4 40’s since college, trust me i played with him for 4 yrs..Him and Dominic Rhodes(colts rb) are the best players to ever come out of MSU..He is no #1 receiver but can contribute if the ball gets his way more often….

by MSU99 on Jul 28, 2008 12:19 PM PDT reply actions