The San Francisco 49ers have announced they plan to waive former first-round pick, Reuben Foster after he has continuously failed to stay on the right track. This news is disappointing to his teammates, fans, and the entire 49ers organization considered how talented Foster is.
San Francisco's cornerback Richard Sherman spoke about the news on Monday according to Joseph Alper of Pro Football Talk.
“It’s what they had to do,” Sherman said, via NBC Bay Area. “I think the organization has handled the situation as best they could. Obviously been patient and deliberate and understanding of who Reuben is and what kind of heart he has. But it’s a really compromising situation for the team, repeatedly. So, you understand the decision the organization has to make, after repeated offenses.”
Foster has been involved in what seems like countless off-field issues since being drafted last season by the 49ers organization. Foster was arrested during the offseason for domestic violence in which he stayed away from the team. This time around things are different with yet another domestic violence charge resulting in an arrest prior to the team's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
General manager John Lynch also spoke on the matter and called the situation “disappointing” and spoke on how Foster was “not living up to what we communicated.” It's clear Lynch knew what Foster was capable of and it's a crushing blow to any team when your first round pick doesn't pan out for reasons they can control.
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