October 27, 200520 yr SAN FRANCISCO ? (AP) ? The NFC's worst offense will have a new starting quarterback, Ken Dorsey, on Sunday when it faces the NFL's top-ranked defense. Dorsey, San Francisco's No. 3 quarterback eight days ago, will start for the 49ers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in place of injured rookie Alex Smith. Smith missed practice again Thursday with strained ligaments in his right knee, and coach Mike Nolan said that means Dorsey will start and see his first action of the season. ??It's an opportunity for me to go out and play and do some good things,'' Dorsey said. ??You just never know what kind of opportunity is going to arise. I didn't have any idea two weeks ago, being the third-string quarterback, that I'd be starting today.'' Dorsey moved into the backup role behind Smith on Oct. 18, when the 49ers traded veteran Tim Rattay to Tampa Bay hours before the NFL trade deadline. Rattay started San Francisco's first four games this season, but lost his job in Week 5 to Smith, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft. Dorsey, a third-year veteran, will be making his eighth NFL start. He started seven games last year in place of an injured Rattay, compiling a 62.4 quarterback rating that ranked last in the NFC among all players who qualified. Dorsey is taking over an offense that ranks last in the NFC and 31st in the NFL. The Tampa Bay defense ranks first in the league in five statistical categories, including fewest yards allowed.
October 28, 200520 yr Cool, I hope Ken does well. One of the all around good guys to come out of the U.
October 28, 200520 yr Cool, I hope Ken does well. One of the all around good guys to come out of the U. One of...Two? I feel bad for Ken. Tampa's defense will tear him to shreds.
October 28, 200520 yr good for Ken, they should give him Gore as his back. But then again I think if they had the U of Miami team from two years ago they would have a better chance then the 49ers have.
October 28, 200520 yr good for Ken, they should give him Gore as his back. But then again I think if they had the U of Miami team from two years ago they would have a better chance then the 49ers have. Give them the 2000-2001 team and they'd probably be the best team in the league. Just from a quick glance at the roster: Willis McGahee, Najeh Davenport, Clinton Portis Andre Johnson, Santana Moss, Reggie Wayne Ed Reed, Dan Morgan, Jonathan Vilma, DJ Williams I'm sure I'm missing a ton of players.
October 28, 200520 yr good for Ken, they should give him Gore as his back. But then again I think if they had the U of Miami team from two years ago they would have a better chance then the 49ers have. Give them the 2000-2001 team and they'd probably be the best team in the league. Just from a quick glance at the roster: Willis McGahee, Najeh Davenport, Clinton Portis Andre Johnson, Santana Moss, Reggie Wayne Ed Reed, Dan Morgan, Jonathan Vilma, DJ Williams I'm sure I'm missing a ton of players. Bryant Mckinney, Vince Wilfork, and I believe Mike Rumph?
October 28, 200520 yr good for Ken, they should give him Gore as his back. But then again I think if they had the U of Miami team from two years ago they would have a better chance then the 49ers have. Give them the 2000-2001 team and they'd probably be the best team in the league. Just from a quick glance at the roster: Willis McGahee, Najeh Davenport, Clinton Portis Andre Johnson, Santana Moss, Reggie Wayne Ed Reed, Dan Morgan, Jonathan Vilma, DJ Williams I'm sure I'm missing a ton of players. Bryant Mckinney, Vince Wilfork, and I believe Mike Rumph? Mike Rumph sucks
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