Ahmad Brooks benches himself in Niners' win

[Doomsday101]

Jim Harbaugh and the San Francisco 49ers can't escape drama lately, even after a win. Linebacker Ahmad Brooks, who made the Pro Bowl last year, left Sunday's game in the second quarter and never returned.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday night, per two sources with direct knowledge of the linebacker's thinking, that Brooks took himself out of the game after learning that he would split time at his position more than anticipated, with Aldon Smith and Aaron Lynch playing in nickel packages instead of him. Mike Garafolo of FoxSports.com first reported the story.
"We have something we're working through," Harbaugh said via CSN Bay Area.

Brooks did not even stand on the sideline with his helmet after getting benched. He sat on the bench without his helmet on, his cleats off, and his ankle tape cut off. After the game, Brooks confirmed that he's healthy. Brooks started over Smith on Sunday, but wound up sitting behind him for most of the game.
Lynch also played ahead of Brooks and responded with one sack, two quarterback hits, and two tackles for loss.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000429539/article/ahmad-brooks-benches-himself-in-niners-win

 

[Doomsday101]

San Fran just looks like a team that is about to implode

 

[dfense]

San Fran just looks like a team that is about to implode

So I guess it's safe to assume Brooks won't be following Harbaugh to Oakland.

 

[Stash]

So I guess it's safe to assume Brooks won't be following Harbaugh to Oakland.

You really think he ends up there?

That's the worst job in the NFL.

 

[joseephuss]

What about Harbaugh going to Chicago?

 

[Doomsday101]

2012 Ahmad Brooks signed a 6 year / $40.40 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including a $7,500,000 signing bonus, $8,500,000 guaranteed

To me this is the main issue, he got paid and it is not his job to bench himself because his little feelings got hurt

 

[dfense]

You really think he ends up there?

That's the worst job in the NFL.

His wife likes the bay area and doesn't want to leave.

 

[Stash]

His wife likes the bay area and doesn't want to leave.

We'll see who wear the khakis in the family...

 

[Stash]

2012 Ahmad Brooks signed a 6 year / $40.40 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including a $7,500,000 signing bonus, $8,500,000 guaranteed

To me this is the main issue, he got paid and it is not his job to bench himself because his little feelings got hurt

Agreed.

It's not like they're taking money away from him. If it makes the team better, shut up and do your job.

Between him, Percy Harvin, and Lynch, I'm seeing too much of 'the inmates running the asylum'.

 

[Risen Star]

Players feel so entitled these days.

 

[Nirvana]

There are rumors Harbaugh has already made plans to coach Michigan.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Players feel so entitled these days.

Welcome to the wonderful world of the salary cap.

The invention of that stupid thing is why players can pull this BS when they've got a huge contract because they have zero fear of being removed due to the cap problems it will cause.

It's why guys that ruled with fear the way Jimmy did ultimately won't do anything in the league at this point. They aren't going to scare anyone into anything now days.