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Levi’s Stadium shaping up well for 49ers, whose home opener is expected to come in Week 2 on ‘SNF’
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
At 80 percent complete, Levi’s Stadium is approaching the cosmetic-touches stage, some seven months until the 49ers’ official home opener in what’s expected to be a Week 2 matchup on “Sunday Night Football.”
“We’re right about where we expected to…
Ranking 49ers’ offseason needs
Monday, February 10, 2014
Team needs change from month to month, depending on injuries or the fact that some players improve or decline during the course of a year.
And, certainly, every NFL team will see a shift in needs with free agency scheduled…
Would the 49ers draft Michael Sam?
Monday, February 10, 2014
The 49ers probably would be one of the teams comfortable with drafting Missouri defensive end Michael Sam. A projected mid-round pick, Sam came out Sunday as the first draft-eligible player from a major football college to say he was gay.…
Odd man out? Several factors could block extension for Iupati
Friday, February 7, 2014
Andy Levitre is a left guard for the Tennessee Titans.
Andy Levitre hasn’t earned All-Pro or Pro Bowl honors in his five-year career.
Andy Levitre signed a six-year, $46.8 million contract with $13 million guaranteed last year.
Andy Levitre is…
49ers’ Roman on being head coach: ‘The time will come’
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Despite his clear desire to be a head coach, Greg Roman will return as the 49ers offensive coordinator for a fourth season in 2014.
During the playoffs, Roman reportedly interviewed for the Penn State opening on Jan. 6 in Chicago,…
Key to keeping a staff together: Keep winning
Thursday, February 6, 2014
There have been 22 NFL coaches hired over the past three seasons.
And each year there was speculation that some of those teams might seek an assistant on Jim Harbaugh’s staff to take over as head coach. The 49ers advanced…
Two starting jobs unsettled on 49ers’ defense
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Twenty of the 53 players on the 49ers’ roster for the Super Bowl a year ago did not make the team’s roster for the 2013 season.
The 49ers replaced two starters on both sides of the ball while keeping a…
Lockette’s offseason with Kaepernick pays off
Monday, February 3, 2014
A year ago, Ricardo Lockette and Colin Kaepernick were virtually inseparable. Now, the 49ers' castoff is celebrating a title with their rivals.…
What 49ers must do to overtake Seahawks
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Now, there can be little doubt the two best teams in the NFL met two weeks ago in Seattle for the NFC Championship game.
The 49ers and Seahawks split their two regular-season meetings. Each team won on its home field.…
49ers Mailbag: Kap’s workouts, Harbaugh’s contract
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Where will Colin Kaepernick work out this offseason? What's the status of Jim Harbaugh's contract situation? Matt Maiocco has the answers.…
Report: Niners OL Kilgore arrested for public intoxication
Friday, January 31, 2014
Niners reserve offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore, who is expected to contend to be the team’s starting center in 2014, was arrested and charged with public intoxication in his hometown of Kingsport, Tenn., on Sunday, the Kingsport Times-News reported.…
Kaepernick explains why he runs more in playoffs
Thursday, January 30, 2014
It was obvious after taking over as the 49ers’ starting quarterback that Colin Kaepernick turned into more a running threat in the postseason.
On Thursday, he revealed what everybody had already figured: The 49ers enact a regular-season plan to limit…
Kaepernick’s potential extension: What’s Alex Smith got to do with it?
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick would like a nice pay raise, but he also wants to keep leading a title-contending team.…
Kaepernick says contract must be “balanced” against others 49ers want to sign
Thursday, January 30, 2014
A loose, lively and talkative Colin Kaepernick sat down with KNBR’s Murph & Mac in New York City today to discuss topics ranging from his final, end-zone throw to…
A look at the 49ers’ 2014 cap situation
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Carlos Rogers is slated to become the 49ers' highest paid player next year. With a salary cap to consider, the team has a decision to make.…
49ers name Casson chief revenue officer
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
The 49ers on Wednesday announced Ethan Casson has been promoted to the organization’s chief revenue officer.
Casson helped lead the stadium naming rights project -- a 20-year, $220 million partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. for the Santa Clara stadium,…
Playing time: D-line rotation meant more rest for J. Smith
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Justin Smith played nearly three-quarters of all 49ers defensive snaps in 2013, a dramatic decrease in playing time from previous seasons.…
Colin Kaepernick – Should he have thrown that final pass to Michael Crabtree?
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Should he or shouldn’t he? That’s the question emerging from the fateful final throw of the 2013 season by quarterback Colin Kaepernick. We all know what happened. Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman tipped the pass, linebacker Malcolm Smith intercepted and the…
Gore carried the load more than ever
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The 49ers did not employ a running-backs-by-committee approach in 2013.
In fact, the 49ers relied on veteran running back Frank Gore more than ever.
In Gore’s first season at the age of 30, he played more than 75 percent of…
McDonald chalks up rookie season to learning experience
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Vance McDonald joined the 49ers as a heralded NCAA pass catcher, but the big-bodied tight end filled a very different role as an NFL rookie.…
49ers lose another assistant to college ranks
Monday, January 27, 2014
Peter Hansen, a 49ers defensive assistant the past three seasons, became the third member of the staff to leave for a promotion in the college ranks.
Stanford coach David Shaw hired Hansen to become the Cardinal’s inside linebackers coach, the…
Boldin, Dawson top candidates for deals before free agency
Monday, January 27, 2014
Before anybody talks about draft needs, it’s far more accurate to discuss “offseason needs.”
The 49ers have exclusive negotiating rights until March 8 with each of their scheduled free agents. The draft is a full two months later.
So we…
Seahawks’ Thomas on Kaepernick: ‘That’s a special player right there’
Monday, January 27, 2014
Colin Kaepernick got the choke sign from Richard Sherman, but he received something far different from the other first-team All-Pro in Seattle’s secondary: respect.…
49ers offseason injury updates
Monday, January 27, 2014
All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman has yet to undergo surgery to repair the torn ACL in his left knee.
Bowman also sustained damage to the MCL (medial collateral ligament), which will not require surgery. However, the ACL surgery cannot take place…
Look ahead: Transition year on the 49ers’ defensive line
Monday, January 27, 2014
Over the next few weeks, I’ll take a position-by-position look at the 49ers roster with an eye on the upcoming season and beyond. We’ll start with the defensive line and work our way backward:…
49ers linebacker Willis undergoes procedure on left hand
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Patrick Willis appears to have undergone a procedure on his left hand or thumb, according to a photo posted by the 49ers' linebacker on Instagram.…
Demaryius Thomas wants Richard Sherman to cover him in SB
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas is looking for a challenge and hopes Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman covers him in the Super Bowl.…
Changes expected in 49ers secondary
Friday, January 24, 2014
Safety Eric Reid will be a starter next season in the 49ers’ secondary.
Cornerback Tramaine Brock is also expected to start.
Beyond that, the 49ers head into the offseason with uncertainty at their other two starting positions in the defensive…
Inches away from this: Clutch Kaepernick leads 49ers to second straight Super Bowl
Thursday, January 23, 2014
SEATTLE -- Colin Kaepernick overcame a deafening din, two fourth-quarter turnovers, the NFL’s top-ranked defense and his tortured history at CenturyLink Field to add to his remarkable postseason portfolio Sunday night.…
49ers must explore options with Gore’s contract
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Frank Gore enters the final year of the contract extension he signed in August of 2011.
Really, not much has changed since that time. Gore can still be counted on to gain more than 1,000 yards annually. And the 49ers…
QB Bethel-Thompson among 13 signed to reserve/future deals
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
In October, the 49ers released quarterback John Skelton, who was signed a week earlier, in order to claim Bethel-Thompson, who had been waived when Minnesota traded for Josh Freeman.…
Lattimore: ‘I felt like I could’ve played’
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Running back Marcus Lattimore spent his entire rookie year getting ready for the 2014 season.
Although he was officially out for the season after remaining on the non-football injury list in early December, Lattimore said his physical condition would have…
He’s the one: Reid will be only 49er in Pro Bowl
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
The 49ers had an NFL-high eight Pro Bowlers, but none will make the trip because of injuries or a desire to, well, not play in the Pro Bowl. On Monday, linebacker Ahmad Brooks told the San Jose Mercury News he…
Moving on up: Marathe replaces Yu as team president
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Paraag Marathe’s 13-year ascension up the 49ers’ front-office ranks has earned him the latest promotion to the title of team president, a role previously held by Gideon Yu. Yu, who was instrumental in helping the 49ers’ secure funding for the…
Browns contact Harbaugh about 49ers assistant coaches
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula are believed to be the two coaches in whom the Browns have expressed interest.
Guard Mike Iupati suffered broken fibula
Monday, January 20, 2014
Guard Mike Iupati suffered a fractured left fibula early in the second quarter Sunday and will not need surgery, a league source said today. As far as lower-leg diagnoses…
49ers safety Donte Whitner has words for the refs, Seattle fans and Richard Sherman
Monday, January 20, 2014
Safety Donte Whitner addressed his pending free agency, Richard Sherman and the Seattle fans who threw at injured linebacker NaVorro Bowman when he was carted off the field. Here’s a Q and A with Whitner from Monday. WHAT ARE YOUR…
Seahawks fans throw food at injured 49ers star NaVorro Bowman
Monday, January 20, 2014
Some members — or perhaps one member — of the Seattle Seahawks’ famed 12th Man took things too far during the fourth quarter of the Hawks’ 23-17 NFC Championship Game victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. It started…
Vernon Davis offers pointed response to Richard Sherman
Monday, January 20, 2014
As the 49ers packed up their belongings in U-haul boxes scattered around the team’s Santa Clara locker room today, most players didn’t seem especially interested in discussing Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman’s provocative, postgame comments.
Tight end Vernon Davis was more…
Of 49ers’ NFL-high eight Pro Bowlers, Brooks is apparently only one making trip
Monday, January 20, 2014
Linebacker Ahmad Brooks likely will be the 49ers’ only participant in Sunday’s Pro Bowl, as seven of his teammates are expected to decline their invitations to the NFL’s annual all-star game in Honolulu.
Tight end Vernon Davis, running back Frank…
Culliver has resumed sprinting; vows to help Bowman through ACL rehab
Monday, January 20, 2014
Not all 49ers-related ACL news is bad news. Cornerback Chris Culliver, who tore his at the start of training camp, said he has started sprinting and that he expects…
Bowman’s injury on heroic play devastated 49ers
Sunday, January 19, 2014
SEATTLE — It was the kind of injury that makes people wince and turn away from the television. And it was the kind of injury that foreshadowed the end of the 49ers’ season. With 8:45 to go in the fourth…
Notes: Harbaugh on officials; Bowman, Iupati hurt; Gore’s night
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Coach Jim Harbaugh refused to go so far Sunday night and blame another season-ending defeat on a controversial call.
But Harbaugh, after the 23-17 defeat to the Seahawks in the NFC title game, did say a “loophole” prevented him from…
Harbaugh: ‘If that goes about an inch or two (more), Crabtree catches it for a touchdown and we win’
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Here is the transcript from Jim Harbaugh’s post-game press conference: What happened on the Bowman fumble recovery? “They said I could not challenge it. That’s just the rule they said, a loophole in the rule. Once it’s ruled a fumble,…
A horse and headphones? Harbaugh loose before NFC title game
Friday, January 17, 2014
When he was told a horse named after him will go off at 10-1 odds on Saturday in the $100,000 California Derby at Golden Gate Fields, Jim Harbaugh smiled.
An underdog? Perfect.
“Better not underestimate him,” Harbaugh said of Harbaugh,…
NFL: 49ers Boldin, Gore fined $7,875
Friday, January 17, 2014
Frank Gore and Anquan Boldin are physical players, but the NFL ruled that a pair of actions against the Panthers crossed the line.…
McCloughan’s influence felt on both sides
Friday, January 17, 2014
Frank Gore was a freshman running back at the University of Miami when Scot McCloughan made up his mind.
McCloughan was the Seattle Seahawks director of college scouting when he made a visit to Miami and was first introduced to…
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