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Category Archives: Trent Baalke

Baalke: “I think somewhere in there (Tomsula) said we’re going to run the football.”

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, …

Trent Baalke on Ray McDonald: “There is such a thing called due process and we intend on letting that play out.”

Q: What’s the process to determine if Ray McDonald will play Sunday or ever again for the 49ers? BAALKE: Right now it’s a legal matter, and there is such a thing called due process and we intend on letting that…

Tension at 49ers headquarters? Yes, but they like it that way

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 …

Blink: Baalke says draft snap judgments usually correct

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 …

Jed York admits he’s in Miami

Jed York confirmed on twitter that he did fly to Miami today, but Trent Baalke and Paraag Marathe did not go with him according to York. York apparently will attend an NFL meeting in Miami on Monday, although I do…

Who benefits from the Harbaugh-to-Browns drama? Harbaugh, of course

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 …

Boldin back in 2014? 49ers coaching staff has cast its vote

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…

Harbaugh: “Beware of unnamed sources. They speak with forked tongue.”

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 …

Hard Knocks? It would drive 49ers, Baalke bonkers

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, …

49ers can’t catch a break when it comes to drafting wide receivers

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 …

49ers’ mini-camp: Day 2 – Asomugha dominates, Boldin does not finish practice

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 – …

Baalke: “This was a scenario that we were hoping would play out.”

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

49ers already have “nine or 10” draft picks in 2014

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…

What the heck is Trent Baalke doing?!?! Exactly what he did two years ago, that’s what

— 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…

Baalke: “We have to have a good draft. We have to have a good free agency period.”

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 …

Reevaluating Jed York

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.

  1. He hired the wrong head coach –

Trent Baalke’s draft GPA

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 …

Alex Smith and 49ers at stalemate

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 …

49ers hedging their bets on Alex Smith

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 …

Free agency: The Niners have the cap space to sign Mike Wallace

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, …

Niners give safety Spillman three-year contract; Goldson parts ways with agent

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 …

The 49ers won’t spend a lot on outside free agents

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 …

Who to re-sign: Carlos Rogers or Dashon Goldson?

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 …

Carlos Rogers on free agency: “It’s about trying to keep this team together.”

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 …

Baalke has to be NFL exec of the year (Lowell column)

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 …

John York speaks

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 …

What Baalke meant about Gore

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 …

Trent Baalke takes the practice field, and more

SANTA CLARA –

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 …

Goodbye Aubrayo Franklin, hello Phillip Davis

SANTA CLARA –

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 …

Baalke on free agency and positive thinking

SANTA CLARA –

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 …

Film Festival, Scene 3: From defensive end to dirty bird

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

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 …

Firewood-cutting Tomsula can flat-out coach

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 …

Baalke stresses Smith’s youth and inexperience

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 …

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