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Glen Coffee | Running Back

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/1/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 209
College: Alabama
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Although former 49ers RB Glen Coffee still wants to play football at the recreational level, he believes the NFL "ruins lives."
"Because what happens is they see that as success," says Coffee. "And money throughout your life has nothing to with your salvation in Christ. A lot of players get that money. And they chase that money ... they're really missing the true meaning of life." Asked if he would return to the NFL one day, Coffee responded, "I never say never ... If the Lord should say that I should return one day, then I'll return. But as of right now, I don't see that happening." Thu, May 19, 2011 04:29:00 PM
Source: Sacramento Bee

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Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

Former 49ers RB Glen Coffee is playing football on the semi-pro circuit with the Northwest Florida Falcons.

Coffee would be a perfect fit for the UFL, if he's serious about resurrecting his career. He shockingly announced his retirement in the middle of 49ers camp in 2010. "A lot of people think that because I quit, I don’t like football or I have something against it," he said. "It’s not like that. As a recreational sport, I still dig it. It’s just not what I wanted to do with my life." A concealed weapon charge against Coffee was dropped last October.
Source: lostlettermen.com
Mon, May 16, 2011 02:15:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

The charge for possession of a concealed firearm against former 49ers RB Glen Coffee has been dropped.

It's not against the law in Florida to possess a concealed firearm as long as it's "securely encased." Coffee was found to be in compliance with the law.
Source: Associated Press
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 09:51:00 AM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

Former 49ers RB Glen Coffee was reportedly arrested Friday morning for possession of a concealed firearm.

The 2009 third-rounder retired from football in August, citing Christ's calling to walk away. We're not sure where the firearm fits into that picture.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Fri, Oct 8, 2010 12:08:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

Former 49ers RB Glen Coffee has formally filed his retirement papers with the NFL.

The papers were submitted on Monday morning. Coffee averaged just 2.7 yards per carry in his lone NFL season, but his outlook had improved after a dedicated offseason that saw him add some 15 pounds of muscle. Ultimately, he decided devoting his life to the church was more important.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Mon, Aug 16, 2010 03:27:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

When asked whether or not he would return to football down the road, RB Glen Coffee responded, "No, man. I've already told Christ it's time to go. I've already rung the bell. That's not going to happen."

Coffee also said that he wants to return to the University of Alabama and earn his undergraduate degree and masters. Coffee seems to have been planning this for a while, he just overlooked the execution, something he says he regrets. "I really am sorry that I put the 49ers in this situation. I should have handled it a lot differently."
Source: Sacramento Bee
Sat, Aug 14, 2010 12:55:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

Glen Coffee has yet to formally file his retirement papers with the NFL, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.

La Canfora reports that "some are skeptical about (Coffee) following through" on his retirement plan, though Mike Singletary doesn't expect him back this year. "(The) reason why is more of (Coffee's) character than as a football player," said the coach Friday. "He's an exceptional young man."
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 04:28:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald, who covered Glen Coffee at Alabama, believes Coffee is retiring to pursue the priesthood.

"Having covered 49ers RB Glen Coffee for 3 years, not surprised he retired," tweeted Rapoport on Friday. "He has a higher call. Wouldn't shock me if he headed to ministry." The 49ers retain Coffee's rights, but it sounds like his retirement is for good. He'll remain under contract through 2012.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 03:41:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

49ers backup RB Glen Coffee shockingly announced his retirement from football Friday.

Coffee was nowhere to be found Friday after missing Thursday afternoon's practice. He released a statement Friday afternoon, indicating that he's "moving on" from football. Coach Mike Singletary runs a notoriously tough camp, but there has to be more to the story here. Coffee was thought to be battling rookie Anthony Dixon for the No. 2 job behind Frank Gore, though Singletary says Dixon is still "a ways away." Michael Robinson could enter the season as the primary backup instead.
Related: Frank Gore, Michael Robinson, Anthony Dixon
Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 02:14:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

49ers backup RB Glen Coffee has yet to stand out in training camp practices.

He didn't stand out as a fill-in for Frank Gore last season, either. There's no indication that sixth-rounder Anthony Dixon has passed Coffee on the depth chart, and neither back seems ready to eat into Gore's production this year.
Source: ESPN.com
Sat, Aug 7, 2010 02:32:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows does not believe rookie Anthony Dixon will unseat Glen Coffee for the primary backup job this summer.

"At least not at the start of the season," said Barrows. Coffee is already adept at blitz pickup, so he'll have a sizable advantage on the No. 2 job in training camp. Though Frank Gore doesn't have an ideal handcuff this year, Coffee is a better use of a late-round fantasy pick than Dixon.
Related: Anthony Dixon
Source: Sacramento Bee
Thu, Jun 24, 2010 02:14:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

Glen Coffee, who played last season between 205 and 210 pounds, plans to bulk up to 225 pounds this season.

We're not sure exactly why Coffee is doing this after he lacked quickness as a rookie. The Niners drafted 240-pound bruiser Anthony Dixon in April, and Coffee isn't going to out-power the rookie. Frank Gore won't be given many plays off once again this season.
Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter
Wed, May 19, 2010 08:57:00 AM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

49ers backup RB Glen Coffee has bulked up to 218 pounds after playing at 210 last year.

Though Coffee feels comfortable with the added weight, it's not going to help his explosiveness. After impressing as a mad slasher in preseason action, he was lacking in short-area quickness while filling in for Frank Gore in Weeks 3-5. Coffee is a pure backup as opposed to a complement.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Tue, Mar 30, 2010 03:47:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

Beat writer Matt Barrows believes the 49ers could be looking for a running back to "complement the between-the-tackles running style of Frank Gore" this offseason.

2009 third-rounder Glen Coffee was a disappointment as Gore's replacement in Weeks 3-5, but it's too soon to give up on him after his strong preseason showing. If the Niners draft a tailback, it won't be until the later rounds.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Sat, Jan 23, 2010 12:45:00 PM
Glen Coffee - RB - 49ers

Glen Coffee rushed two times for 12 yards in Week 17.

Coffee's opportunities for much of the season came in garbage time, aside from the two games he started in place of Frank Gore. The preseason stud ends his rookie season with 83 carries for 226 yards and one touchdown.
Sun, Jan 3, 2010 05:08:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Colin Kaepernick
2Colt McCoy
3Scott Tolzien
4B.J. Daniels
RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3LaMichael James
4Jewel Hampton
5Marcus Lattimore
GLB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
FB1Bruce Miller
2Anthony Dixon
3Jason Schepler
WR11Anquan Boldin
2Ricardo Lockette
3Quinton Patton
4Kassim Osgood
5Mario Manningham
WR21Kyle Williams
2A.J. Jenkins
3Chad Hall
4Marlon Moore
5Michael Crabtree
WR31A.J. Jenkins
TE1Vernon Davis
2Vance McDonald
3Garrett Celek
4MarQueis Gray
K1Phil Dawson