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Deuce Bruce? Roman says Ellington, Miller could fill in as No. 3 RB
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Thursday that rookie wide receiver Bruce Ellington could fill in as the emergency, No. 3 running back Sunday if neeeded behind Frank Gore and Carlos Hyde.
"He’d definitely be able to fulfill that role," Roman…
Remembering 9.11
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Ever year on 9.11 to re-publish two poems I wrote on the first anniversary. Every day I am reminded of the fact that we live in a world where terrorism is rampant and that it must be stopped. …
Frank Gore and Bruce Miller believe running game can improve
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Against the Cowboys, the 49ers rolled up 127 yards rushing on 30 carries and running back Carlos Hyde scored on a 4-yard touchdown burst. However, according to fullback Bruce Miller and running back Frank Gore, the running game can be…
49ers’ Crabtree returns to full participation
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
After being limited in practices leading up to the season opener last week due to a calf strain, 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree was back as a full participant on Wednesday.
Crabtree started but played just 37 of the 49ers'…
Practice report: Ward present, Ellington among RBs
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Safety Jimmie Ward is at practice Wednesday despite getting banged up against the Dallas Cowboys and suffering an undisclosed injury. Coach Jim Harbaugh said earlier today that Ward did not get a concussion.
Cornerback Chris Culliver (concussion) also is at…
49ers’ Okoye plays both ways, but heart on defense
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Lawrence Okoye has been working double-duty on the defensive and offensive lines with the 49ers scout team. He wants to ultimately hit the quarterback...…
Hyde finds mentor in veteran Gore
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Rookie running back Carlos Hyde is off to a nice start in his NFL career, with veteran Frank Gore helping make Hyde’s transition from college a seamless one.
“Carlos is going to be all right,” Gore said Wednesday. “I’ve known…
Colin Kaepernick transcript: ‘We’re trying to win games regardless of who gets the touches’
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Anquan Boldin and Vernon Davis accounted for 12 of Colin Kaepernick's 16 completions in Sunday's opening win. A year ago, Boldin and Davis grabbed 20 of Kaepernick's 21 touchdown passes.
So what happened to all those other weapons that were…
49ers staging epic pregame for first regular season game at Levi’s
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
In order to open Levi’s Stadium in grand fashion for the first regular season game, the 49ers are planning an elaborate pregame show. They are requesting fans be in the stadium by 5:01 (like the jeans, get it?) for the…
Alex Boone on watching in Week 1: ‘It sucked’
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
After ending his contract holdout and returning to the 49ers early last week, right guard Alex Boone found himself in an unfamiliar spot: the scout team.
Yes, Boone, who has started 32 straight games, spent the week getting the first-string…
Run defense racing to improve: Forte, McCoy and Charles looming
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
For the first time since Aldon Smith entered the NFL in 2011, the 49ers played a game Sunday without Smith and NaVorro Bowman. So what did their defense look like without two All-Pro linebackers? Surprise: It wasn’t as good. The…
49ers WR Johnson: ‘I ain’t too valuable right now’ in fantasy
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
From 2010 to 2013, Stevie Johnson registered 289 catches for 3720 yards and 26 touchdowns. He was a legitimate fantasy football option. What about now?…
Former 49ers WR Morgan: ‘I love Coach Harbaugh’
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has had to deal with tensions between himself and the 49ers front office that has led to speculation that this will be the head coach's final year running the team he has taken to…
Cox fills many roles as valuable 49ers backup
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
A year ago, the 49ers determined Perrish Cox was expendable.
The 49ers cut ties with the do-everything defensive back in order to invest time and effort to see if they could coax production out of veteran cornerback Eric Wright.
Now,…
Ward: ‘I don’t have a concussion’
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Rookie safety Jimmie Ward was taken into the locker room to be examined for a head injury late in the 49ers’ season-opening victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Coach Jim Harbaugh provided no update on Ward’s condition. But Ward on Tuesday…
Three questions with 49ers safety Eric Reid
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
During the Monday Night Football game between the Cardinals and Chargers, Eric Reid tweeted: "These defensive holding penalties are getting ridiculous." (the tweet garnered 363 retweets and 504 favorites)
On Tuesday morning, CSNBayArea.com asked Reid about his tweet and if…
49ers aim to continue home dominance of Bears
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
I'm not sure what's worse: how the final scores read, or how bad it was sitting through these eight games over the past three decades.
Ready?
Sitting down?
41-0. 26-0. 52-14. 44-15. 17-0. 49-7. 10-6. 32-7.
Those are the final…
Source: McDonald cooperating with investigators
Monday, September 8, 2014
The investigation of Ray McDonald's incident is ongoing and the 49ers defensive lineman is trying to help authorities as much as possible.…
Young criticizes 49ers for playing McDonald against Cowboys
Monday, September 8, 2014
“I saw what we did with the policy a couple weeks ago, but then Ray McDonald gets arrested and has physical bruising on his wife – felony domestic abuse, violence. Any company in this country, any big company, if that…
Source: 49ers re-sign Osgood to replace James
Monday, September 8, 2014
Kassim Osgood didn't make the 53-man roster. He was re-signed to replace Glenn Dorsey. He was waived on Saturday to make room for Alex Boone. He is back on the active roster...…
Harbaugh saw flashes of Superman from Kaepernick
Monday, September 8, 2014
With two flicks of his wrist on the 49ers’ first drive Sunday, quarterback Colin Kaepernick reminded his coach of a superhero.
Kaepernick made strong and accurate throws on back-to-back plays on the first drive while on the run. He made…
Source: MRI reveals sprained toe for 49ers CB Brock
Monday, September 8, 2014
An MRI Monday revealed the damage in Tramaine Brock's big toe, and his status for the 49ers' home opener is in serious question.…
Two rookies made James expendable with 49ers
Monday, September 8, 2014
LaMichael James took advantage of the open-door policy 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has instituted for any players who want to air their dissatisfaction.
“Yes,” Harbaugh said. “We had conversations.”
The 49ers granted James' request to be released on Monday, James’…
As long as 49ers keep winning, no mutiny against Harbaugh
Monday, September 8, 2014
Jim Harbaugh may have already lost the 49ers' locker room, but as long as the team keeps winning, there will be no mutiny in Santa Clara.…
Vernon Davis’ contract push: two touchdowns after missing offseason workouts
Monday, September 8, 2014
Vernon Davis' season debut saw him produce two touchdown catches in the 49ers' first four snaps. Not bad for missing the offseason program in search of a richer contract.
Davis never got that extension. Not yet, at least.
With two…
Backups step up for decimated 49ers secondary
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio had to adjust from his plan early in the 49ers' season-opener after losing his two starting cornerbacks due to injuries.
“It affected the way we called the game, and it affected who was playing,” Fangio said…
10,000 & 10: Frank Gore joins exclusive group
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Gore also became the 10th player in league history to reach 10,000 rushing yards and 10 seasons with one franchise.…
Chris Culliver returns fumble for TD in season opener’s first minute
Sunday, September 7, 2014
The 49ers needed only two snaps to score its first touchdown of the season, and it came on defense.
Cornerback Chris Culliver scored a touchdown 54 seconds into Sunday’s opener, scooping up a DeMarco Murray fumble and returning it 35…
‘Hot hand’ could determine whether Frank Gore’s carries get outsourced to Carlos Hyde, LaMichael James
Friday, September 5, 2014
The term "hot hand" ushered out Alex Smith's stay as the 49ers starting quarterback. Might the same happen with Frank Gore, a fellow member of the 2005 draft class?
Gore, the 49ers' all-time leading rusher, enters his 10th season still…
Aldon Smith not allowed to practice — or even watch
Friday, September 5, 2014
Outside linebacker Aldon Smith began serving his nine-game suspension this week for violations of the NFL’s policies on substance abuse and personal conduct.
He is eligible to make a return for the Nov. 16 game at the New York Giants,…
Roman transcript: ‘Wait-and-see’ with Boone
Thursday, September 4, 2014
“Afternoon. Lot of excitement for the start of the season, nothing like opening day. We’re getting ready to play a very good Dallas Cowboys team. They’ve got a very experienced and well-recognized coaching staff. I think they’ve done a very…
James on offensive role: ‘I’m just as clueless as y’all’
Thursday, September 4, 2014
James, of course, has never had much an offensive role in his two-year, 39-carry career and his frustration hasn’t been a secret. Last year, he met with Jim Harbaugh to discuss his limited snaps and he was the subject of…
Gore opens season as NFL ironman running back
Thursday, September 4, 2014
No NFL running backs have started more consecutive games than the 49ers' 31-year-old bell cow Frank Gore, entering his 10th season.…
Once ‘soft,’ Gore credits Rathman for mid-career change
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
The 49ers employ a hard-nosed, Nebraska-bred former fullback as their running backs coach, and Frank Gore is grateful for that.
Gore, of course, is something of a rarity: a dynamic running back that delights in dirty work.
Gore’s ability to…
Goodell: NFL will let legal process play out in McDonald case
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
The 49ers aren’t moving quickly to impose potential discipline on defensive tackle Ray McDonald in the aftermath of his arrest Sunday for suspicion of felony domestic violence. And the NFL won’t either. On Wednesday, commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL…
Dallas debut in doubt? Crabtree sidelined with calf injury; Davis sits out
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Wide receiver Michael Crabtree, a Dallas native, will play in front of a host of friends and family Sunday when the 49ers visit the Cowboys. Maybe? Crabtree didn’t practice Wednesday and was listed on the injury report with a calf…
Boone ‘working in’ with 49ers’ offense
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
The burning question in Santa Clara is: after missing 49ers' OTAs, training camp and preseason, is Alex Boone physically ready to start Sunday?…
Harbaugh tightens up on providing 49ers intel
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
espite several unknowns on the 49ers' depth chart, coach Jim Harbaugh has decided to play it close to the vest with Week 1 just days away.…
Constitution-invoking Harbaugh says 49ers still searching for facts and information before deciding Ray McDonald’s fate
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Coach Jim Harbaugh opened with a one-word answer whether the 49ers have decided if Ray McDonald will play in Sunday's opener: "No."
Then came a barrage of questions, which Harbaugh deflected by insisting that "information and fact" will ultimately decide…
Colin Kaepernick: ‘We just have to stay focused on what we’re trying to do, and that’s win a Super Bowl’
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Colin Kaepernick stepped into his captain's role Wednesday and explained what his 49er teammates must do to overcome this week's distracting arrest of Ray McDonald.
“We just have to stay focused on what we’re trying to do, and that’s win…
Josh Johnson ready to play after overcoming stacked odds
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Veteran quarterback Josh Johnson took a leap of faith to rejoin his old college coach with the 49ers this offseason.
The 49ers had already sent a sixth-round draft pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars to acquire quarterback Blaine Gabbert and his…
Rookie returner? Ellington ahead of James on depth chart
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
After Bruce Ellington had a zig-zagging 44-yard punt return in the preseason finale Thursday in Houston, the rookie wide receiver was asked if he might open the season as the 49ers’ punt returner.…
L.J. McCray: Feel-good story in 49ers’ forgettable weekend
Monday, September 1, 2014
On Friday, 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith was suspended for nine games.
On Sunday, 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald was arrested for felony domestic violence.
On Saturday, bookended between that barrage of bad news for the team, the 49ers actually…
McDonald arrest adds to concerns of 49ers’ heralded front-seven; SJPD not releasing 911 call nor report
Monday, September 1, 2014
The 49ers defense has attracted worthy praise in recent years, often centered on its magnificent front seven, a blue-collar unit that deploys three linemen and four linebackers.
Now, cheers have turned to jeers, tears and fears.
Defensive tackle Ray McDonald…
Harbaugh: 49ers’ Lloyd will be ready for Week 1
Monday, September 1, 2014
Coach Jim Harbaugh had his final conference call before kickoff weekend, thoroughly addressing the state of the 49ers.…
Source: Spillman to sign with Cowboys
Sunday, August 31, 2014
C.J. Spillman’s unemployment won’t last long. The former 49ers special-teams standout will sign with the Cowboys on Monday, two days after he was released by the Niners, a league source said.…
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