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For Luck, the ex-teacher — Vic Fangio — becomes the opponent
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
“I wish I’d paid more attention to those conversations now, I guess,” Luck said. “Coach Fangio was a great coach when I was at Stanford. Guys really loved him. He did so much for our defense there. I think as…
How to get over a loss
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Speaking of San Francisco, what a tough loss to Seattle. I’m going to leave the analysis to other guys more qualified to critique the 9ers. However, as a Bengals fan, I feel that I am eminently qualified to dispense some …
Iupati determined to rebound from bad outing in Seattle: ‘It’s a lesson learned’
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Mike Iupati sat through the roughest film sessions of his 49ers career Monday and Tuesday, replaying the devastation from a 29-3 loss to the host Seattle Seahawks.
No play looked worse for the 49ers’ left guard than a third-quarter snap…
49ers sign FB Marecic; place NT Williams on IR
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Marecic, 24, who played for Harbaugh at Stanford, was released by the Browns on Aug. 27 and had a tryout with the 49ers a few days later. Marecic was among Cleveland’s first wave of roster cuts after a forgettable 2012…
Notes and quotes from Harbaugh news conference
Monday, September 16, 2013
Nose tackle Ian Williams is slated to undergo surgery Monday for a broken left ankle he suffered against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Jim Harbaugh said.
“It looks like he’ll be out for the year,” Harbaugh said of Williams at the…
Rough night for 49ers’ offensive line
Monday, September 16, 2013
Running back Frank Gore had no room to run. The unit considered the strength of the 49ers’ offense was easily handled by a shorthanded Seahawks defensive front. Starters Chris Clemons (knee) and Bruce Irvin (suspension) did not play in the…
Second-most penalties in league have created troubling trend for 49ers
Monday, September 16, 2013
The 49ers have fallen quickly from the unbeaten ranks, and escorting their 29-3 loss Sunday night in Seattle was a troubling trend: penalties.
Overall, the 49ers are the second-most penalized team in the league: 25 penalties for 206 yards. Only…
Willis, McDonald crusade for better protection from low blocks
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Four of the 49ers’ starters exited Sunday’s 29-3 loss with injuries, the most serious being nose tackle Ian Williams’ broken left ankle that had his teammates crusading for rule changes afterward.
Free safety Eric Reid (concussion), tight end Vernon Davis…
Instant Replay: Seahawks dominate sloppy 49ers in Seattle
Sunday, September 15, 2013
There was no shortage of electricity when two NFC heavyweights collided under the lights Sunday night.
In a game that was suspended for an hour in the first half to allow a lightning storm to pass, the Seattle Seahawks put…
Kaepernick, Wilson battling for jersey dominance, too
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson aren’t only duking it out for NFC West and NFL supremacy. Salesmanship supremacy also is on the line.
From April 1 until now, Kaepernick’s No. 7 jersey has been the NFL’s hottest seller, according to …
Where will Boldin go? 49ers could alter approach to avoid Sherman
Friday, September 13, 2013
Anquan Boldin is the 49ers’ best wide receiver.
Richard Sherman is the Seahawks’ best cornerback.
So they’ll go head-to-head Sunday night, correct? The answer: Maybe.
Allow me to explain.
The 49ers moved Boldin all over the field in their Week…
49ers-Seahawks injuries: Browner is doubtful
Friday, September 13, 2013
Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner likely won't suit for the showdown with the 49ers on Sunday, while a pair of D-linemen practiced on Friday.
A problem to tackle: 49ers aim to fix fundamentals before facing Lynch
Thursday, September 12, 2013
After failing their tackling test in Week 1, the 49ers will face a beastly exam Sunday night when they meet a noted nemesis, Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch.
Lynch, 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, is one of the NFL’s more capable…
Justin Smith will be a ‘difference maker’ this time in Seattle
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Justin Smith will be “a difference maker” Sunday night in Seattle, so says 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
That was the case last December, too, when Smith was a helpless bystander. A triceps injury kept him out the 49ers’ 42-13 loss…
Turn up the base: Ian Williams to make starting debut vs. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Patrick Willis today said he’s looking forward to playing a more traditional brand of defense on Sunday. The Seahawks are likely to oblige. Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch has surpassed 100 rushing yards the last three times he’s faced the …
Boldin, Gore expect different looks from Seahawks
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin expects to receive a lot more attention Sunday night when the 49ers travel to face the Seattle Seahawks.
And 49ers running back Frank Gore figures the Seahawks learned from the Green Bay Packers’ mistakes and will…
DeBartolo leads lists of HOF nominees
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo is among 126 modern-era nominees for the Class of 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
DeBartolo and former 49ers pass-rusher Charles Haley were among the list of finalists this year. Running back Roger Craig was…
Seattle’s star safeties will present stiffer test for Kaepernick
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
In Week 1, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick had 412 passing yards and nine passes of at least 20 yards, both career-highs, against a defense featuring wet-behind-the-ears safeties.
Green Bay’s last line of defense was manned by M.D. Jennings (11 career…
Similarities may be at the root of 49ers and Seahawks’ rivalry
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
The 49ers and Seahawks don’t seem to like each other. Could it be because they are so similar?
“We’re trying to play as tough as we can play every time we come out,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said on a…
49ers preparing to tame ‘Beast Mode’ in Seattle
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
As much as Frank Gore and the 49ers running game sputtered in the season-opening win over Green Bay, the Seahawks running game fared worse in its 12-7 victory against Carolina in Week 1.
How tough was it for Seattle?
Marshawn…
WR Osgood will be next new face on 49ers’ coverage unit
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
After ranking 31st in the NFL in kickoff-return coverage in 2012, the 49ers revamped special-teams unit got off to an encouraging start in Week 1.
Green Bay’s Jeremy Ross averaged 13.3 yards on three returns, Phil Dawson had four touchbacks…
Boldin wins Player of the Week honor in 49ers debut
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
On Monday, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh was asked which player would get his vote for NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
“I’m partial so it’d probably be a 49er player,” Harbaugh answered.
That did not exactly narrow it down. After…
49ersParadise.com podcast interview with SeahawksFTW.com
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Catch me if you can: 49ers have new way to prepare for Russell Wilson
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The Panthers had Russell Wilson surrounded Sunday, and it seemed like the Seattle quarterback would be sandwiched between two fast-approaching defensive ends for a key, third-down sack.
Instead, Wilson retreated 17 yards, spun away from one defender, ducked under the …
Quick-Strike Colin: Kaepernick’s big-play ability has transformed offense
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
One stat line from Week 1 was efficient: 21 of 34, 173 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT, two completions of 20 or more yards.
The other stat line was electric: 27 of 39, 412 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT, nine…
49ers work out OT Jason Smith; inquired about QB Quinn
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The 49ers on Monday worked out offensive tackle Jason Smith, the no. 2 overall pick in the draft by the Rams in 2009, according to a league source. Smith (6-5, 308) dealt with injuries – most significant, concussions – while …
Amidst play clock issues, 49ers consider condensing playbook
Monday, September 9, 2013
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers have a varied offensive playbook with a multitude of formations. That wide spectrum of possibilities can cause problems for any defense.
But it can also cause its share of problems for the 49ers’ offense.
The…
Harbaugh to Packers’ Matthews: ‘Come with some knuckles, not an open slap’
Monday, September 9, 2013
Coach Jim Harbaugh literally offered up some fighting words to Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews on Monday, a day after Matthews delivered a late-hit tackle on Colin Kaepernick that sparked a sideline scrum.
“If you’re going to go to…
NFL: Staley shouldn’t have been flagged for grabbing Matthews
Monday, September 9, 2013
Upon even further review: The 49ers didn’t benefit from the officiating crew after Packers linebacker Clay Matthews decked Colin Kaepernick out of bounds in their 34-28 season-opening win Sunday.
NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino has determined today that…
Snap judgments: Ray McDonald, Justin Smith get more relief
Monday, September 9, 2013
In last year’s season opener against the Packers, left defensive end Ray McDonald played 100 percent of the 49ers’ defensive snaps – 68 plays total.
McDonald again played extensively in Sunday’s rematch. But perhaps signaling that there will be more …
Not bad for starters: First-round pick Reid has INT in solid debut
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Sure enough, 49ers’ first-round pick Eric Reid made a rookie mistake he was lamenting after his NFL debut Sunday.
Fortunately for the hard-hitting safety, it had nothing to do with his on-field play: Reid forgot to keep the ball as…
49ers deliver more problems for Packers than read-option
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Ah, the read option. It’s an element of the 49ers’ offensive arsenal that the Green Bay Packers spent the better part of eight months studying for and plotting against.
Chalk up a little victory for the Packers on Sunday.
But…
Notes: Davis’ two TD raises his career total to most ever by tight end against Packers
Sunday, September 8, 2013
No tight end in NFL history has scored more touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers than Vernon Davis’ six, including Sunday’s pair in the 49ers’ 34-28 season-opening win. Davis put the 49ers ahead 7-0 on a 20-yard touchdown completion in…
Harbaugh: Boldin ‘worth every penny’
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Anquan Boldin ran off the Candlestick park pitch as soon as it was allowed, because he’s played 10 years and change, because he’s played 141 games, because he’s 32 going on 33, and because he’s caught this many balls and…
(too funny) On the positive side of losing…
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Too funny not to share this article – though not about the 49ers, check it out:
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Admittedly, I’m stretching here. However, I did realize one benefit of losing.
I’m sure most of you have your gameday rituals. (If …
Armed and dangerous: Kaepernick leads season-opening 34-28 win over Packers
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Packers linebacker Clay Matthews got his hits on Colin Kaepernick.
But the 49ers quarterback punched back. Repeatedly.
In a season-opening 34-28 win over the Packers on Sunday at Candlestick Park, Kaepernick threw for 412 yards and three touchdowns while rarely…
Do You Mind: Kaepernick’s mental approach has him ready for 2013′s great expectations
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Colin Kaepernick’s been busy getting ready for this, the first season-opening start of his 49ers career: 1:25 p.m, Green Bay Packers, Candlestick Park.
“Yeah, football is why I’m here,” Kaepernick said in an exclusive interview (full transcript below). “I’m not…
Anquan Boldin: Ravens’ loss serves as a warning
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Anquan Boldin said this week the Ravens’ 49-27 blowout loss to the Broncos Thursday merely reinforces a theme in the 49ers locker room that everyone will be gunning for last season’s Super Bowl participants this year.
“That message always has …
Notes: Boldin defends WR corps, Asomugha readies for first Packers encounter, Brooks’ turn for sacks
Friday, September 6, 2013
It looked like the Ravens could have used Anquan Boldin and many other former players Thursday night when they opened their title defense with a 49-27 loss at Denver.
Asked if that loss should resonate and humble the NFC Champion…
49ers invest in Harper’s development
Friday, September 6, 2013
Chris Harper was ticketed for a spot on the Seattle Seahawks practice squad this season. But the 49ers wanted him nearly twice as much as the standard practice-squad player.
Practice-squad players are paid a minimum of $6,000 a week for…
K Dawson believes rookie long snapper’s aim will be true
Friday, September 6, 2013
The 49ers saved some cash by releasing long snapper Brian Jennings last week, but they did they cost kicker Phil Dawson some sleep in the process?
When Dawson signed with San Francisco in March, he cited the presence of two…
Is Asomugha back on top? Packers should provide quick answer
Friday, September 6, 2013
If Nnamdi Asomugha is the 49ers’ most prominent mystery heading into the 2013 season, the Packers passing attack ought to provide a quick answer.
In last year’s Week 1 meeting against the San Francisco, quarterback Aaron Rodgers attempted a season-high …
Smith named in second lawsuit over 2012 house party
Thursday, September 5, 2013
San Francisco 49ers' All-Pro Linebacker Aldon Smith and his former teammate, Delanie Walker, are facing another lawsuit.
The second lawsuit filed this week in Santa Clara County comes from an attorney for Aaron Reyes, who is a friend of Ronndale…
What’s behind the NFL’s failure to protect read-option quarterbacks like Colin Kaepernick?
Thursday, September 5, 2013
The NFL just settled a legal challenge from 4,500 former players and their families to pay an estimated $765 million in damages for concussion-related injuries. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is on record saying that football culture needs to change in…
Notes: Roman sends message to Green Bay; CB Asomugha will play Sunday
Thursday, September 5, 2013
In his weekly press conference today, the 49ers offensive coordinator wanted to send some seeds of doubt to the Packers, who have surely been downloading intel from former San Francisco quarterback Scott Tolzien this week.
Tolzien, of course, signed with…
49ers coordinators view hits on QB from different sides
Thursday, September 5, 2013
In his weekly press conference today, the 49ers offensive coordinator wanted to send some seeds of doubt to the Packers, who have surely been downloading intel from former San Francisco quarterback Scott Tolzien this week.
Tolzien, of course, signed with…
Oh Kaptain, my Kaptain: 49ers vote for team captains
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Colin Kaepernick not only took over Alex Smith’s starting job. Now he takes over Smith’s team captaincy.
On the 49ers, team captain is a two-year term. Smith was elected captain last year along with Justin Smith. Smith, of course, is …
Aaron Rodgers Q&A: ‘It was never about revenge’
Thursday, September 5, 2013
In Santa Clara, Kaepernick, typically tight-lipped with local scribes and pundits, established a new standard for brevity, offering 164 words in response to 21 questions (words used by reporters to pose those questions: 434).
In Green Bay, Rodgers, known for…
Randy Moss skeptical off Kaepernick-Davis tandem, encouraged by Boldin addition
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Randy Moss thinks the 49ers could be better overall this season despite massive turnover in a receiving corps that included him last year.
But Moss remains unconvinced in the passing-game tandem of Colin Kaepernick and tight end Vernon Davis, who’s…
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