49ers land tackle Sims

« 5Q: So how's the pass rush looking? | Sims agrees to two-year deal with 49ers It came down to the Rams and 49ers, but in the end Barry Sims opted for the team that offered the most money, and in his opinion, the best opportunity to get onto the field. Sims accepted a two-year deal from the 49ers, who were the most persistent of his four pursuers, which also included the Ravens and Patriots. Sims, who has been working out at Athletes Performance in Tempe, Ariz., is expected to sign the deal tomorrow, said his agent Ken Vierra. The 49ers typically don't announce a signing until the deal is officially completed. Sims' biggest criteria was the opportunity for playing time. Both the Rams and 49ers offered him the chance to compete for a starting job, but he got the sense the Rams were slightly more settled with Orlando Pace on... [read full story]