SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Jim Tomsula’s introductory press conference, courtesy of the 49ers’ p.r. department.
CEO Jed York opening comments:
“Good afternoon. We are here to introduce the new head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, …
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SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Jim Tomsula’s introductory press conference, courtesy of the 49ers’ p.r. department.
CEO Jed York opening comments:
“Good afternoon. We are here to introduce the new head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, …
Yes, there’s been some tension at 49ers headquarters when it comes to fiery Jim Harbaugh and feisty Trent Baalke. “I think I’ve said this before: 95 percent of the time they’re on the same page,” team owner Jed York said …
Which college players have caught Trent Baalke’s eye in the run-up to the draft? The notoriously tight-lipped 49ers general manager never would say. But he did reveal that it doesn’t take him long to decide who makes his draft-day list …
The Harbaugh-to-Cleveland story has taken on a he said-she said-Browns said quality. The truth usually is in the middle. But in my mind, at least, it skews toward the 49ers’ side of the story. Here’s why:
Jed York said an …
Do Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers coaches want Anquan Boldin, scheduled to become a free agent in March, back for the 2014 season? No one has enunciated that position…
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
How do you replace FB Bruce Miller and everything that he brought to the table?
“Well, a …
I’d hate to be the guy who has to tell Jim Harbaugh and Trent Baalke about the NFL’s latest rule change. Today in Washington, D.C., league owners voted to compel one team each year to appear on HBO’s Hard Knocks, …
This is my Saturday column on the 49ers’ recent history drafting wide receivers.
By now, you’ve seen what I’ve seen from A.J. Jenkins the past two training camps:
A wide receiver utterly overmatched by starting NFL cornerbacks. Friday night …
SANTA CLARA – Here is what stood out to me at Day 2 of the 49ers’ mini-camp. If you have questions about anything else that happened at practice, ask me in the comment section.
THE GOOD
1. Nnamdi Asomugha – …
SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Trent Baalke’s press conference about first-round pick Eric Reid, courtesy of the 49ers.
How did the trade go down with Dallas? Is this something you had planned the last couple of …
One of the biggest stories in the upcoming draft is that the 49ers have more picks – 13 – than any other team in the draft. They’re already looking…
— Bye Nnamdi! Sorry you couldn’t play for food stamps! Our origination is so cheap it’s unbelievable!! — He’s not signing here,49ers too cheap..Craig Dahl terrible sign if a…
Trent Baalke held a press conference on Thursday, and here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
[Question inaudible but was in regards to the 49ers use of the read option offense.]
“You’ve got to do what the skill …
Jed York, the young CEO of the 49ers, got off to a rocky start when he took over control of the team in 2008.
Right off the bat, he made a two-part mistake.
Let’s examine Trent Baalke’s draft resume.
According to the Niners media guide, Trent Baalke has called the shots on draft weekend the last two years. Here’s what it says about him: “Prior to being named the 49ers GM, Baalke served …
Look, I’m on the outside, but I can’t help but notice that Mark Sanchez just got a five-year contract extension from the Jets, $24 million guaranteed.
Alex Smith is a better quarterback than Sanchez. It would be embarrassing for …
Alex Smith wants a five-year contract, but the Niners only want to sign him for three years – that’s what the Sacramento Bee is reporting.
What does this say about the Niners’ true feelings towards the quarterback they call …
According to Matt Maiocco, Ahmad Brooks will count $2.85 million against the 49ers’ salary cap in 2012. For all the figures of Brooks’ deal, read Matty’s article here.
Just know that Brooks’ cap figures significantly increase in upcoming seasons, …
Yesterday, I wrote that free agent free safety Dashon Goldson had a strong negotiating position with the Niners because they have no replacement for him. Well, maybe Trent Baalke disagrees.
He gave C.J. Spillman, backup safety and top-special teamer, a …
Here’s a very interesting tidbit from the great Mike Sando on Trent Baalke’s free agency philosophy.
Sando asked Baalke at the Combine when is the right time for an NFL team to spend a lot of money on an outside …
Here’s the article I wrote for the Tuesday’s Santa Rosa Press Democrat. It’s about the Niners free agency situation. They believe they’re a Super Bowl team, so what they want to do is keep what they have and resign their …
SANTA CLARA – The Niners free agent cornerback Carlos Rogers spoke at his locker this afternoon and here’s what he said.
Last night in my grades I said I didn’t think the Niners would resign him. After listening to Rogers …
Today my dad wrote his column about why Trent Baalke has to be the NFL executive of the year, and about his dead-mackerel stare.
He points out how Baalke’s key additions to the defense have elevated it from good to …
SAN FRANCISCO – Janie McCauley of the Associated Press and I just spoke with 49ers owner John York on the side of the field.
You should have seen the smile on his face. The official adjective to describe him is …
Trent Baalke spoke about Frank Gore’s potential contract extension this afternoon on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
Here’s what he said: “The best thing we can say is we’re doing everything we can to make Frank a 49er for life and whether …
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Frank Gore was suited up and active for the beginning practice today, making cuts and catching passes, but he wasn’t the center of attention.
Why? Because general manager Trent Baalke was on the field. For the first …
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According to reports, former 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin signed with The New Orleans Saints this afternoon. The deal is for one season.
With Franklin out of the picture, the 49ers defensive line would appear to be …
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New general manager Trent Baalke spoke to the media behind a tent at the end of practice this afternoon.
He insisted he has a plan and he’s executing it, even though the 49ers haven’t brought in any …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …