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With quarterback Alex Smith’s contract option picked up, potential free agent Shaun Hill re-signed, and Mike Martz student J.T. O’Sullivan in the fold, there was no room for veteran Trent Dilfer.
And so he was cut.
The 49ers announced the move on Thursday. “Trent Dilfer is a true professional in every meaning of the word,” said coach Mike Nolan. “He is one of the most respected players in the league for good reason. Trent has provided great value to our team over the past two years in terms of his leadership, knowledge of the game and play on the field.”
Dilfer was a first-round pick of the Buccaneers in 1994. He also has played for the Ravens, Seahawks, and Browns, and he was Baltimore’s starting quarterback in 2000, which ended with a Super Bowl victory.
March 13th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
No surprise there, the Dilfmiester played like road tar last year and J.T. O’Sullivan is a solid back up who I think may pull a Kurt Warner at some point in his career.
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March 13th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Save one year, Dilfer has been “out” most of his career. Likable guy though.
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March 13th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
If you’ve had him on your roster, you wouldn’t say that about J.T. O’sullivan. Yes i realize he beat the Vikings when Kitna went down, but that was only because Longwell missed his game winner at the end of regulation.
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March 13th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Niner’s might regret that move later down the road. Alex Smith is the next Tim Kouch
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March 13th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
I think O’Sullivan is a better third option than Dilfer at this point. Martz needs a guy to help teach his system, and Dilfer certainly isn’t that guy.
Dilfer would be better suited to retire at this point in his career, but don’t be shocked if he ends up in Green Bay.
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March 13th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Why get rid of him at all,
and I still don’t understand why Quinn Gray is a Free agent
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March 13th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
If Mad Mike needs someone to teach his system, former Wam QB Jaime Martin could be available soon now that Brunell’s now an ‘Aint. As for Dilfer, Da Bears can always use a competent game manager at QB.
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March 13th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Dilfer in the Green and Gold is probably the best backup QB option the Packers have right now.
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March 13th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
“Trent Dilfer is a true professional in every meaning of the word,” said coach Mike Nolan.
I believe the same was said of elliot spitzer.
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March 14th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Don’t be too critical of him. He’s won as many Super Bowls as Brett Favre. Plus he’s had the disadvantage of going through life with the name Trent Dilfer.
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