The 49ers’ last draft pick had an item in his bio that was a first.
A four-time team captain? General manager Trent Baalke said that got his attention when he began investigating the merits of Florida A&M cornerback Curtis Holcomb, …
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Film Festival, Scene 3: From defensive end to dirty bird
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The final four draft picks from the Baalke Film Festival: Colin Jones, Bruce Miller, Mike Person and Curtis Holcomb:
COLIN JONES, S, TCU (Sixth round, No. 190 overall)
We saw Jones return an interception for a touchdown and collect a …
‘The Chosen 10’ premieres at Baalke Film Festival
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The second annual Trent Baalke (Tri-Baalke?) Film Festival was held today and it was an intriguing feature-length production.
Before a group of about 10 reporters, the Niners’ general manager broke down film of San Francisco’s 10 draftees for more than …
Relentless rookie Miller could be multi-dimensional FB
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Central Florida defensive coordinator John Skladany never thought of defensive end Bruce Miller as a future NFL fullback, but he can see why the 49ers do.
Miller has zero experience at the position. But Skladany says he does possess the …
Mailbag: How Colin could still see time if he doesn’t start
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
There were plenty of good questions, some of which had me racking my brain (and pestering colleagues) for answers. Here’s the first batch:
Q: Do you see Colin Kaepernick playing on situational basis, like 3rd & Short or Goal-line behind …
Niners rookies have their number called
Monday, May 9, 2011
Will Kendall Hunter perform more like Ricky Watters or Ricky Patton? That remains to be seen, but one thing has been established: The rookie will sport the same number as the former Niners running backs.
Hunter and eight other rookies …
Firewood-cutting Tomsula can flat-out coach
Monday, May 9, 2011
A compelling story could be written just about 49ers defensive line coach Jim Tomsula cutting firewood.
No. Really.
There is Tomsula’s cutting-firewood-and-snakes story, his cutting-firewood-and-alligator story and the Southern wisdom he received from his coaching buddy Fred Hamilton about cutting …
Harbaugh & Kaepernick: A pairing of gridiron geeks
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Colin Kaepernick, Jim Harbaugh’s latest quarterback, sounds a lot like Todd Mortensen, Jim Harbaugh’s first quarterback.
The common thread? They both love football as much as, well, Jim Harbaugh.
Mortensen, Harbaugh’s quarterback at the University of San Diego in 2004, …
Dilfer slams Seattle’s draft, sings San Francisco’s praises
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Former Niners quarterback Trent Dilfer doesn’t appear to let past allegiances cloud his judgment as an ESPN draft analyst.
For example, the ex-Seahawk was less than complimentary regarding Seattle’s draft.
“It hurts me to say this, because I love Seattle …
Source: 49ers have interest in Virginia Union OT Mims
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The 49ers evidently didn’t draft all the small-school offensive linemen on their radar.
According to a source, the Niners put in a draft call Saturday to Virginia Union’s David Mims and have interest in signing the 6-foot-8, 331-pound tackle to …
Dilfer: Kaepernick might have highest ceiling in the draft
Monday, May 2, 2011
Colin Kaepernick is a project. He might have a bigger upside than No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton. And, oh my goodness, wait until you see the 49ers’ second-round pick throw lasers while rolling to his left.
At least that’s …
49ers contacted Louisville QB Froman during NFL draft
Monday, May 2, 2011
Jim Harbaugh was surprisingly candid Saturday when asked about the likelihood of Alex Smith re-signing with the 49ers.
But the Niners’ chatty coach had to be more restrained when discussing another quarterback he’d like to have on the roster. In …
Harbaugh is confident Alex Smith will return to 49ers
Saturday, April 30, 2011
After the final pick of the NFL draft, the 49ers had quarterback David Carr on their roster and rookie Colin Kaepernick in their future.
But it appears safe to add another quarterback — some guy named Smith — to the …
Impressive pro day placed TCU’s Jones on NFL radar
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Jim Harbaugh was at TCU’s pro day to see quarterback Andy Dalton.
But maybe he also got a look at Horned Frogs safety Colin Jones, who turned heads with an impressive performance (4.34 40-yard dash, 37-inch vertical jump and 10-4 …
49ers trade up to grab versatile OL Kilgore in fifth
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Daniel Kilgore played every position on the offensive line in college … except for the one his new team wants him to play in the NFL.
The 49ers traded up into the fifth round today to select Kilgore, a versatile …
Undersized RB Hunter ready to disprove doubters … again
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Kendall Hunter weighs 200 pounds.
But let’s call it 201 with that chip on his shoulder.
Hunter, Oklahoma State’s prolific running back projected as a potential second-round pick, fell to the 49ers in the fourth round of the NFL draft.…
Harbaugh: ‘The plan for Alex is unchanged’
Friday, April 29, 2011
This and that from the second day of the NFL draft:
• Colin Kaepernick’s arrival in San Francisco in no way signals Alex Smith’s departure.
Smith was one of a group of roughly 15 players to visit the Niners’ facility …
49ers gamble Kaepernick can answer all the questions
Friday, April 29, 2011
The accomplishments are eye-popping.
Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick is the only quarterback in NCAA history to pass for over 10,000 yards and rush for over 4,000 in a career.
He is the only quarterback in NCAA history to rush for over …
49ers trade up to land Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick
Friday, April 29, 2011
The 49ers got their quarterback of the future. They hope.
The Niners traded up nine spots in the second round today to select Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the only quarterback in NCAA history to pass for over 10,000 yards and …
Pop quiz: Smith had first test before 49ers drafted him
Friday, April 29, 2011
Before the 49ers shocked Aldon Smith by taking him with the No. 7 pick, they surprised him during his pre-draft visit to San Francisco.
Smith expected the Niners to test his football acumen. But not like this: How wide is …
Baalke stresses Smith’s youth and inexperience
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati, last year’s first-round picks, became instant starters.
Can the 49ers do the same with Missouri’s Aldon Smith?
After listening to general manager Trent Baalke tonight, it sounds as if the Niners are prepared to be …
Smith’s toughness ‘struck a chord’ with Harbaugh
Thursday, April 28, 2011
This and that from Aldon Smith’s conference call and Jim Harbaugh’s press conference:
• Smith’s desire to get back on the field after breaking his leg last year might have gotten him into the draft’s top 10. Smith suffered a …
Surprise: 49ers select Missouri’s Smith at No. 7
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Blaine Gabbert? Prince Amukamara? Robert Quinn?
How about none of the above.
With the first draft pick of the Jim Harbaugh era, the 49ers made a pick few (no one?) projected as they grabbed Missouri’s Aldon Smith with the No. …
Draftnik: In a pinch, Prince is the pick for 49ers
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Is it draft day already?
Just kidding. Our first draft-related blog was 99 days ago, before the Super Bowl, before the lockout and before it became clear that Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller wouldn’t be around when the Niners were …
Takeo Spikes: ‘It’s hard to tell what’s going on’
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The NFL lockout was lifted Monday.
And confusion has reigned today.
Niners free-agent linebacker and player representative Takeo Spikes said on KNBR this afternoon that a few players showed up at the team facility in Santa Clara today. Spikes said …
49ers have previously hit jackpot at 7, 45 and 76
Monday, April 25, 2011
Happy draft week! Want to start it off with a good omen?
OK, click this link.
Pro Football Reference lists the top players ever taken at every spot in this year’s draft (scroll to the right) and star-studded 49ers …
Tollner: Alex Smith close to becoming a championship QB
Friday, April 22, 2011
During his final stint with the 49ers, Ted Tollner didn’t see much of injury plagued Alex Smith in action. But he clearly liked what little he did see.
And despite Smith’s career trajectory, Tollner, an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach …
Spread schmed: Harbaugh more concerned about DNA
Thursday, April 21, 2011
St. Louis quarterback Sam Bradford played in a spread offense in college. So did Cleveland’s Colt McCoy. And don’t forget Denver’s Tim Tebow.
That trio fared relatively well as rookies in 2010 and its performance suggests the leap from the …
Stanford players talk physical football, Harbaugh style
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Mike Singletary wanted a smash-mouth offense. He wanted to be rough and tough and big and physical and leave his opponent a bloody and quivering mess by the midway point in the fourth quarter.
Guess what? So does Jim Harbaugh.…
Baalke on Alex: ‘The olive branch has been extended’
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Surprise! General manager Trent Baalke didn’t reveal what player will be behind draft door No. 7 in eight days during his 30-minute pre-draft meeting with the media today.
But he did say the 49ers could trade up in the first …
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