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Spread ‘em: 49ers’ identity expands beyond their running game

Coach Jim Harbaugh said his staff would self scout over the bye week. What they likely already know before the start of the process was the abundance of offense produced by their spread attack. With Frank Gore and Bruce Miller…

Idle 49ers don’t gain ground in NFC West standings

Late heroics Sunday boosted the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks to victory while the idle 49ers failed to gain ground in the NFC West, other than on the last-place St. Louis Rams. The Cardinals (6-2) hold a two-game lead atop…

49ers LB Lemonier could draw trade interest

Outside linebacker Corey Lemonier, a third-round pick last year, lost his job after three weeks this season as the team’s nickel pass-rush specialist. And he will probably not be among the team’s active game-day 46 when the NFL reinstates Aldon…

49ers place Kilgore, Cook on IR; re-sign Ventrone

As expected, the 49ers placed center Daniel Kilgore on season-ending injured reserve Saturday after he sustained a broken ankle in a loss at Denver on Oct. 19.…

DeBartolo eliminated from 2015 Hall of Fame consideration

Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo was eliminated Wednesday from consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2015. DeBartolo, a three-time Hall of Fame finalist, was not included as one of two individuals selected as part of the…

Decked out: Suiting up the San Francisco 49ers

There are a lot of people behind the scenes whose work directly affects the 49ers success on the field, probably none more than equipment manager Steve Urbaniak. For the last 12 years, Urbaniak, his two full-time assistants and three interns…

Miller’s evolving role on 49ers, glue-like relationships

In the four years that Bruce Miller has been with the 49ers, there isn’t one time where I have approached him with a question that he has turned me down, or any member of the media that I know of…

More snaps for Stevie? Johnson has made case for larger role

In retrospect, the question sounds silly: Will 49ers wide receiver Stevie Johnson make the 53-man roster? That was posed to Jim Harbaugh on Aug. 25, five days before final roster cuts, and it seemed like a legitimate query. Johnson, after…

49ers bye-week recap: Willis defensive MVP

If your only exposure to the 49ers’ defense was Sunday night against the Denver Broncos, you’re going to have a difficult time believing the tone of this bye-week recap. On face value, the 49ers have been exceptional on defense through…

Lattimore’s long road nears promising landmark with 49ers

Marcus Lattimore sat in front of his locker stall at Levi’s Stadium, packing for the team’s trip to Denver on Friday. As he spoke about his immediate future, Lattimore’s demeanor was even more positive than usual. “As you know, it’s…

Harbaugh expects most of injured players back in time for Rams game

Coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that he is hopeful of having back most of his injured players in time for the 49ers next game. That list doesn’t include starting center Daniel Kilgore, who is scheduled for surgery Tuesday on his…

Snap count: Despite limited action, Johnson produces like a starter

Wide receiver Stevie Johnson, who is fourth in line for playing time on the 49ers’ offense, continues to produce like a starter. Despite seeing action on just 25 snaps in the 49ers’ 42-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, Johnson caught…

Notes: Daniel Kilgore fractures lower leg; cornerbacks shuffled; Ellington scores first TD

Center Daniel Kilgore sustained a fracture to his lower left leg in the third quarter, when linebacker Brandon Marshall rolled into Kilgore’s leg while tackling Frank Gore. Kilgore was expected to fly home with the team. “It’s always tragic to…

49ers re-sign Ventrone; Willis, Ward and Iupati not practicing

The 49ers signed special-teamer Bubba Ventrone on Friday. In a corresponding move, quarterback Josh Johnson got released to free up a spot for Ventrone on the 53-man roster. It's all part of the shell game by the 49ers to, in…

Banged-up 49ers cornerbacks prepare for Manning

Guard Mike Iupati did not practice, but he walked out to the 49ers’ practice field to observe as he continues to go through the NFL concussion protocol. While Iupati appears to have a strong chance of playing Sunday against the…

Broncos’ Thomas learned art of route-running from Lloyd

Demaryius Thomas and Brandon Lloyd were teammates in Denver in 2010 and 2011. The mentor and pupil will be opponents on Sunday in Denver...…

Practice report: Willis, Iupati, Ward remain out; Brock looking smooth

Linebacker Patrick Willis (toe), nickel back Jimmie Ward (quadriceps) and left guard Mike Iupati (concussion) missed a second straight practice Thursday, though Iupati did emerge to watch the start of it. Cornerback Tramaine Brock responded well from Wednesday's first practice…

This time, Harbaugh has no beef with NFL’s scheduling czar

Jim Harbaugh and Howard Katz, the man in charge of putting together the NFL’s regular-season schedule, have a history. In 2011, the 49ers were sent across the country to play the Ravens on Thanksgiving, four days after their previous game.…

Manning, Broncos study unfamiliar 49ers defense

Only two defensive starters remain since the last time Peyton Manning faced the 49ers. And one of those players, Patrick Willis, is not expected to suit up Sunday night when the 49ers face the Denver Broncos. Manning, known – among…

Poll: Coaches would rather face Manning than Kaepernick

The 4-2 49ers travel to Denver this week to face the 4-1 Broncos on NBC's Sunday Night Football. The matchup will pit the soon-to-be 27-year old Colin Kaepernick against the 38-year old Peyton Manning.…

Harbaugh transcript: Carrier, McDonald ‘valued players’

You talked on the radio this morning how the challenge that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and the Broncos offense gives you guys, but you said that you think your defense is going to be up for it. So, what…

49ers injury report: Johnson sees limited practice time

Wide receiver Stevie Johnson was not on the field when practice began Wednesday, but he participated in a limited fashion while still be hobbled by a hip injury. Johnson sustained a hip bruise on Monday night while covering an onside…

49ers CB Perrish Cox faces player who testified against him

Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas and 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox will oppose each other Sunday night when the 49ers and Broncos meet in Denver. It won’t be the first time. Thomas testified against Cox in a 2012 sexual assault trial that…

49ers’ Cook foiled Rams’ fake punt attempt

he St. Louis Rams’ attempt to catch the 49ers sleeping did not fool cornerback Chris Cook on Monday night. “Chris Cook did a fantastic job on special teams,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. “A heads-up, alert play. They lined up for…

Do 49ers’ Super Bowl hopes rest on Kaepernick?

Colin Kaepernick had his best game of the season Monday night against the Rams. He completed 22 of 36 passes for 343 yards and 3 touchdowns. It was just the fourth time in his career (including playoffs) that he eclipsed…

Diminished defense? Short-term outlook murky for Willis, Ward

The good news for the 49ers: In regards to the four injuries they sustained Monday night, the might have “dodged some bullets” and none of those injuries are considered long-term, Jim Harbaugh said today. The bad news, however, is that’s…

49ers make two roster moves Tuesday

The 49ers re-signed backup quarterback Josh Johnson on Tuesday, less than a week after Johnson was released. Johnson was released by the 49ers last Friday so that the team could re-sign special teams player Kassim Osgood. Special teams player Bubba…

Report card: Passing game, defensive pressure key third straight comeback win

Here is how the 49ers (4-2) graded in Monday night’s 31-17 win over the Rams (1-4): PASS OFFENSE: Sorry folks, Colin Kaepernick won’t put his 4-0 “Monday Night Football” record on the line the rest of the year. His 343…

Baalke disputes report that Gore was told in offseason his roster spot wasn’t secure

General manager Trent Baalke said there is "no truth" to a NFL Network report Monday that the 49ers approached Frank Gore in the offseason and told him his roster spot was in jeopardy Gore, the 49ers’ all-time leading rusher, is…

Harbaugh: Gabbert is coming on strong as 49ers’ backup

49ers QB Blaine Gabbert has made strides as Colin Kaepernick's backup since completing just 46.8 of his passes with two picks in preseason.…

49ers re-sign Kassim Osgood … again

On Thursday, Jim Harbaugh said the re-signing of wide receiver Kassim Osgood was imminent. And now it’s official.…

Anquan Boldin pleased that officials made ‘fair’ calls past two games

Wide receiver Anquan Boldin approves of officiating? An outspoken critic after an Sept. 21 loss at Arizona, Boldin appreciates how the 49ers’ past two games have been evenly called between them and their opponents. “It’s been fair the last couple…

49ers guard Mike Iupati -charting his improvement

Part of the reason for the 49ers offensive success in the last two wins is due to the improvement of left guard Mike Iupati. This is an assessment of Iupati after charting his first three games of the season. Dallas…

Laurinaitis: Kaepernick no longer a one-read quarterback

Colin Kaepernick is no longer a one-read quarterback, according to St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis. While studying Kaepernick and the 49ers’ offense this week in preparation of the teams' meeting Monday night in St. Louis, Laurinaitis said on a…

Buried on depth chart, WR Patton doesn’t lack for self-awareness

With just a few minutes left before his position meeting Thursday, backup wide receiver Quinton Patton called out to No. 1 wideout Michael Crabtree, who was walking past his locker. “Wait,” Patton said, smiling, “if I walk in with you…

Rams coach Fisher: Gore ‘nerve center’ of 49ers offense

Running back Frank Gore’s future with the 49ers is not determined after this season. But his present is pretty clear to St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher. “He’s kind of the nerve center of that offense,” Fisher said Thursday on…

Cox sets goal to ‘continue being perfect’ for 49ers

Coming into the 2014 season, Perrish Cox’s goal was to prove to the 49ers coaches that he deserved to be on the field. With Tramaine Brock and Chris Culliver named the starting corners, Cox had to wait for his opportunity.…

49ers Colin Kaepernick is improving, even if it doesn’t seem like it

Last week, after reviewing the win over Philly, I wrote that quarterback Colin Kaepernick is playing better than last year. The assessment might strike some as strange, since Kaepernick’s statistics don’t pop. Nevertheless, In the 49ers’ 22-17 home win over…

Trent Baalke on Jim Harbaugh: ‘It’s a very good working relationship. People don’t want to believe that’

Trent Baalke doesn't want you to buy the widespread theory that he doesn't get along with coach Jim Harbaugh. Their relationship is "professional," Baalke said in echoing the description CEO Jed York gave earlier this week of the Baalke-Harbaugh pairing.…

Aaron Lynch having his most fun since Notre Dame; has 49ers’ second-most QB hits, pressures

Business is picking up for Aaron Lynch in his rookie season as a 49ers pass rusher. The past two games, both wins, have tapped into Lynch’s potential as he’s become their left outside linebacker on passing downs. Lynch said he’s…

49ers cut one coverage specialist, Osgood, to make room for another

The 49ers on Wednesday made room on their roster for one special teams coverage specialist, Ray Ventrone, by cutting another specialist, Kassim Osgood, who just two days earlier received lofty praise from head coach Jim Harbaugh. “Kassim Osgood, again, he’s…

Welcome back, Bubba: 49ers re-sign special-teamer Ventrone

With their coverage units both ranked in the bottom half of the NFL, the 49ers re-signed special-teams standout Bubba Ventrone today, a source said. Ventrone, 31, was among their final roster cuts on Aug. 30 despite a successful debut season…

49ers announce practice squad transaction

The 49ers signed G Andrew Tiller to the practice squad and waived T John Fullington, the team announced today. Tiller (6-4, 324) was originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2012 NFL…

NaVorro Bowman’s path back still weeks away; Aldon Smith staying in top shape

NaVorro Bowman will return to the 49ers at some point this season, just not next week when he's eligible to come off the physically-unable-to-perform list, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio confirmed Tuesday. Fangio, appearing on KNBR 680-AM, described Bowman's return as…

49ers great Y.A. Tittle honored

On Wednesday evening, October 22, 2014, the San Mateo County Historical Association will honor football great and longtime San Francisco peninsula resident Y. A. Tittle as its 2014 History Maker. Each year the Association honors an individual or family of…

Ray McDonald case spurs SJPD review of moonlighting gigs with 49ers

New information is emerging about how extensive the 49ers' relationship is with the San Jose Police Department, which has launched an internal review of its moonlighting practices after Ray McDonald's Aug. 31 arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence. While…

Harbaugh transcript: ‘Refuse to coach scared’

Anything jump out at you after reviewing the film of that win? “Yeah, lot of things. Where would you like to start?” Let’s start defensively. What did you think just of how well they’re tackling and the way they made…

Harbaugh guaranteed to leave after season? York: ‘That’s categorically not true’

On Sunday, 49ers CEO Jed York used his Twitter account in an attempt to explain the state of his relationship with Jim Harbaugh. Today, York spoke and used far more than 140 characters.…

What role will Cox fill for 49ers when Brock returns?

It’s a problem – a good problem, mind you – that 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio feels no reason to address right now. As long as cornerback Tramaine Brock remains out of action with “turf toe,” there’s no reason to…

Analyzing ESPN’s in-depth piece on the 49ers’ Mad Genius: Jim Harbaugh

ESPN.com’s Seth Wickersham has written an admirably in-depth, psychological profile on Jim Harbaugh and his affect on the 49ers’ chaotic state. Yes, there’s been a slew written about the fourth-year coach in recent days/weeks/months/years. But this piece paints a spot-on…
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