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Similar Players Sim Score Explanation. Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors. Hall of Fame Monitor. All-Pro Teams. This past season, his first as the 49ers starting free safety, Goldson's three forced fumbles put him in a tie for second for most forced fumbles among NFL safeties.
It also helped the 49ers lead the NFL with 23 forced fumbles. To put Goldson's unique skill-set into perspective, he was one of four players in the NFL to record at least three interceptions, three forced fumbles and a sack last season.
Teammate Joe Staley was one of the other three to accomplish that feat. Goldson led the 49ers in interceptions, but savors his first career interception which came at the hands of former Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace. The ball is among Goldson's other interception and game balls piled up at his house. And if Goldson has his way, it will be joined by many other footballs soon.
For the time being, Goldson is taking pride in having the 49ers Faithful follow him on Twitter, the social networking site that has allowed athletes to become reporters in their own right. It's fun and I like giving them a chance to know about my life. More than just giving the fans entertainment, Goldson has launched The Highest Point Foundation, which according to Goldson's official site, "provides motivational outlets for youth through sports programs such as camps and clinics — to take them off the streets and onto the field, making productive use of their time and physical abilities.
Goldson plans to give back again this offseason, hosting kids at his second annual free youth football camp in Carson, Calif. Goldson will be joined by several 49ers teammates including Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, and Willis among others.
We never had stuff like that. After my first camp I saw how important it was. It's something I really want to continue doing, keep giving back and be a part of something. As much as Goldson is focused on building his stature in the community, he's extremely intent on raising his level of play on the field as well.
The season is Goldson's last under the four-year contract he signed as a rookie. Knowing that the upcoming season is a great opportunity to showcase his ability, Goldson is optimistic about remaining in the Bay Area long-term. But instead of letting the business side of the game interfere with his progress, Goldson has vowed to relentlessly train for the rest of the offseason. This training camp is very important, I know a lot of people are expecting a lot from my teammates, my coaches and me personally.
With training camp weeks away, "The Hawk" is eager to patrol the middle of the 49ers practice fields and more importantly, put in the necessary work to get the 49ers back in the playoffs. With this being my last year of my deal and with me loving the game of football — always wanting to get better — wanting to be one of the top guys in the league — all of that stuff plays a factor. I'm not just playing the game to play it, I want to be respected. San Francisco has promoted offensive lineman Colton McKivitz to the active roster and waived a linebacker from its practice squad.
It's all because of her. The starting job. The NFL lifestyle.
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