Niners Thursday: Antonio Bryant's Ass

Morning. Some interesting developments regarding the Santa Clara stadium. And more ass pics. Because I know that's what you want. Read on:

• Antonio Bryant on the brain? I was just thinking it's been too long since I've seen his ass:
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• Nolan thinks the meetings held earlier this week were productive. I'm withholding judgment until after the NYG game. I will say, though, that I'm pretty sure the captain of the Titanic started out by telling everybody that the collision was nothing to be concerned about. I'll believe the improvement when I see it.

• The stadium in Santa Clara is looking like another boondoggle. Mr. York, well played sir, well played.

• Great America is open to selling. Or their just trying to negotiate for a higher lease. Or they have no idea what they want because they've changed from pro-stadium to anti-stadium to stadium-neutral back to anti-stadium. Confusing, ain't it?

• Of course Santa Clara, which is already balking at shelling out $500,000 for consultants regarding the stadium, would have to approve of a Great America sale. Very interesting.
  

• "That was news to McCarthy, who said the sale of the amusement park would require city approval and would be partially contingent on the prospective park operator’s 'proven financial ability to operate a park in a first-class manner.'"

• Stay classy, San francisco: "San Francisco city officials would not give an official response to calls for comment, but off the record, several expressed glee at the turn of events."

• And to avoid operating a theme park, the 49ers are considering a new site in the Great America overflow parking. They say it's better. If that's the case, why didn't they go there first? Seriously, I think they need to hand this project over to someone more qualified. I'm nominating Bob the Builder.

• Nolan wants to better utilize his personnel. You can be we'll be seeing a lot more Ashley Lelie. There's other assorted notes as well, most interestingly Nolan does not want to be the Ravens West. You have me fooled, Mr. Nolan, but I hope you're serious.

Also, noted in a number of the reports, Alex Smith was zipping some 20 yard passes yesterday. Excellent news for his potential return. As of now they're saying "questionable" for the New York game. He's no Trent Dilfer, but hey, who is?