The San Francisco 49ers have parted with Michael Lewis, two days after the veteran safety reportedly requested his release. Lewis did not travel with the team to Atlanta this weekend, having left the team Friday for what coach Mike Singletary deemed personal reasons. "I want to thank Michael for his hard work and leadership as a 49er," Singletary said. "We wish him and his family all the best." Lewis and the 49ers' divorce began when the safety lost trust in the 49ers organization, according to a report Saturday in the Sacramento Bee. That mistrust may stem from an NFL Network report last Wednesday that Lewis and veteran LB Takeo Spikes were on the verge of being benched. Singletary denied the report, saying there would be no lineup changes vs. the Falcons, and stayed true to his word, starting Spikes. Source: NFL.com
Hes ok in run support but not very good in coverage. I think the reason he was losing his job to Mays was because he wasnt any good in run support anymore.
does he play special teams? our safeties are dropping like flies. rumor is chris reis is going to IR and payton already said we're bringing people in
Nah hes really a physical run stopper iffy cover guy. Think hes up here in age. Dont think hed provide too much.
I just don't understand why the 49ers let it get to this. Why not just let him go in the first place? It's not like someone is going to trade for his contract.
