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Notes: Third-down woes pop up; Arik Armstead analyzed; MRI next for Wilhoite
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Third down doomed the 49ers on both sides of the ball in Saturday night’s 23-10, exhibition-opening loss to the Houston Texans.
The 49ers offense converted only once on nine third-down plays, and the defense allowed the Texans to convert on…
49ers practice 11: Bowman ready, but might not play
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Linebacker NaVorro Bowman is ready to play a game, but that does not mean he will suit up in the 49ers’ exhibition opener Saturday against the Houston Texans.
In fact, Bowman’s uncertainty whether he's going to play could be interpreted…
New practice plan allows 49ers’ QBs to work on problem-solving
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
One of the benefits of not having coaches behind the huddle during practice is the 49ers’ quarterbacks are working on their problem-solving skills during training camp.
First-year 49ers offensive coordinator Geep Chryst said there were advantages to how the team…
Good Gabbert: 49ers’ second-string QB has first-rate practice
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Gabbert had perhaps his best practice of the summer, unofficially completing 14 of 16 passes during 11-on-11 periods. It should be noted Gabbert was primarily facing defensive backups and most of his passes didn’t travel more than 10 yards, but…
Practice No. 9 recap: Bowman picks off Kaepernick; White makes one-handed touchdown grab
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
NaVorro Bowman, who seems to be days away from his first game action in more than a year and a half, provided shades of the “Pick at the ‘Stick” in practice on Tuesday.
Bowman jumped in front of a Colin…
Mangini must generate pressure in Aldon Smith’s absence
Monday, August 10, 2015
Even before the 49ers’ decision to release outside linebacker Aldon Smith, new defensive coordinator Eric Mangini was devising ways to generate more pressure on the quarterback.
Now, all the scheming will likely be a necessity without a player on the…
Torrey Smith: ‘Hey, I can run, bro. Throw it out there’
Monday, August 10, 2015
Torrey Smith sprinted down the practice field and toward the end zone. On cue, Colin Kaepernick sailed a long pass into the sunny, blue sky. The 49ers’ dream date was happening.
Then the overthrown pass fell incomplete with a thud.…
Davis’ message following Aldon’s arrest: ‘Free99, Help99’
Friday, August 7, 2015
Following the news that Aldon Smith was arrested Thursday night and booked into Santa Clara County Jail, former 49ers right tackle Anthony Davis took to social media.
Davis, who retired back in early June due to health concerns, tweeted, "#Free99."…
Can Kaepernick Bounce Back In 2015?
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The 2014 season was not a very good one for the San Francisco 49ers. They thought they would be competing for a chance to possibly make a Super Bowl run, but they were not even close to making the playoffs. …
New era dawns with Coach Tomsula — and without Frank Gore, Justin Smith, linemen
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Training camp affords ascending players a chance to seize open jobs. The 49ers have a few vacancies, if you blindly missed this offseason’s exodus.
No departure defines the 49ers’ new era more than that of Frank Gore, who left in…
Top 5 questions heading into 49ers training camp
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
1. Is NaVorro Bowman ready to go? Bowman’s comeback appeared on track all offseason, and the 49ers must keep close watch on his reconstructed left knee through training camp.
2. Who starts on the offensive line? Replacing LG Mike Iupati…
Kaepernick leads list of 49ers required to report early to camp
Monday, July 27, 2015
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the 49ers’ other two quarterbacks, rookies, first-year players and injured players are scheduled to report to training camp on Monday.
Under guidelines in the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, quarterbacks can be required to report, along with the…
49ers secondary assessment
Monday, July 27, 2015
The 49ers hope to make up for the free-agent losses of starters Perrish Cox and Chris Culliver with quantity. The team has six viable cornerbacks, and any two of them could wind up starting. Three of them, Tramaine Brock, Chris…
Sparano: Vernon gets blank slate, ‘still very explosive’
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Vernon Davis is looking for redemption in 2015, and new 49ers tight ends coach Tony Sparano believes he's fully capable of it.
Sparano, a former NFL head coach, who spent last year as the Raiders' interim head coach, was blown…
49ers training camp preview: Safety
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Who they have: Antoine Bethea, Eric Reid, Jimmie Ward, Jaquiski Tartt, L.J. McCray, Craig Dahl, Jermaine Whitehead
Who they lost: Bubba Ventrone
Looking back: The 49ers lost Pro Bowl safety Donte Whitner in free agency but might have actually improved…
Holmgren: 49ers wanted ‘younger guy’ as head coach
Saturday, July 25, 2015
In early January, almost 10 days before Jim Tomsula was hired, former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Holmgren made it known that he was interested in the teams' vacant head coaching job.
But when his agent reached out to the 49ers,…
Haley: Aldon can’t let others push him in wrong direction
Thursday, July 23, 2015
If Aldon Smith wants to be the player that got off to one of the best starts for a pass-rusher in NFL history, he needs to listen to Charles Haley...…
49ers training camp preview: Outside linebackers
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Who they have: Aldon Smith, Ahmad Brooks, Aaron Lynch, Eli Harold, Corey Lemonier, Marcus Rush
Who they lost: Dan Skuta, Chase Thomas
Looking back: Smith served a nine-game suspension for violations of the league policies on substance abuse and personal…
Jim Tomsula as Steve Kerr? Jed York see parallel
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
In this excellent profile of head coach Jim Tomsula by Sports Illustrated’s Emily Kaplan, York made it clear he’s aware many think his decision to part with ultra-successful head coach Jim Harbaugh in January was a colossal error. His response?…
A week in Youngstown? 49ers alter schedule plans
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
The 49ers are traveling the most miles in the NFL this season, a figure they hoped to reduce with a simple request to the NFL schedule-maker.
The 49ers asked the NFL for back-to-back road games of multiple time zones away…
DeBartolo will present Haley at Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Charles Haley, being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month, will be the fifth player introduced by DeBartolo, who also has presented Walsh, Montana, Rice and Fred Dean.…
Ex-49er Smith considering joining Missouri coaching staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Justin Smith retired from the 49ers in May, but the All-Pro defensive lineman might return to his former college in a coaching capacity.…
Lott cautions Pierre-Paul on playing, living with nine digits
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Jason Pierre-Paul was the victim of an unfortunate incident on the Fourth of July, in which the New York Giants pass rusher had his hand injured by fireworks, resulting in him having a finger amputated.
This is the first time…
Kaepernick believes 49ers’ ‘changes are for the good’
Saturday, July 11, 2015
The 49ers' dramatic overhaul, both to the staff and personnel, has a lot of pundits thinking San Francisco is headed for disaster this season, but not quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
“Very excited for the season,” Kaepernick told the Nevada Appeal on…
49ers red-shirt FB Millard ‘faster,’ eager to crack roster
Saturday, July 11, 2015
The 49ers are expecting to have several red-shirt draft picks from past years not only try to crack the 53-man roster in 2015, but earn a role on the field for many Sundays to come.
One player in particular is…
An early look at 49ers rookie pass rusher Eli Harold
Friday, July 10, 2015
The 49ers drafted Eli Harold with the 79th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and they expect him to get after the quarterback.
The rookie edge player out of Virginia recently showcased his athleticism by posting a video of…
Lattimore details end with 49ers; shocked Baalke drafted him
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Marcus Lattimore's stint with the San Francisco 49ers was certainly brief, but unique enough to not be forgotten any time soon.
The former South Carolina running back, who suffered two knee injuries in college, reflected back on his football career,…
Turner: Aldon ‘wide-eyed, all ears’ with ex-49ers LB Haley
Thursday, July 2, 2015
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith is looking to take his game to the next level in 2015 when he enters his fifth year as a pro.
On and off the field, the All-Pro pass rusher has taken advantage of…
Three young 49ers endure offseason setbacks
Thursday, July 2, 2015
At a time when the organization wants to place more emphasis on developing young players, three 2014 draft picks did not get those opportunities during the 49ers’ offseason workouts.
Three second-year players expected to fill big roles this season mostly…
The art of the Harbaugh interview
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Take it from a reporter Jim Harbaugh once described as “Master of the Obvious,” there is an art to structuring questions for the Michigan coach.
Sometimes Harbaugh is in a talking mood. Other times, not so much.
But as we…
Amari Cooper strongly endorses 49ers UDFA WR White
Sunday, June 28, 2015
The 49ers are looking to reconstruct a wide receiving corps that has been largely ineffective over the years.
And while they didn't invest a high pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the first wideout off the board, Amari Cooper, endorsed…
49ers’ Boldin, Bush: Chatter doesn’t determine wins, losses
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Are the 49ers destined for a sub-par season given all the changeover that took place this offseason? Anquan Boldin and Reggie Bush don't think so.
"We hear the chatter outside, coming from every angle. But that doesn't determine whether or…
49ers among worst in NFL at targeting running backs
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Running Back Targets can be affected by game flow and personnel, or in-season personnel turnover.
The use of running backs in the passing game can be dictated by scheme, and/or strengths and weaknesses of a team's running back as a…
NFC West rival: Gore was 49ers’ biggest loss
Thursday, June 25, 2015
At least 10 players who started games for the 49ers last season will not return. But one player’s departure stands out for one NFC West rival.
“I think losing Frank Gore, that’s the biggest one,” Arizona Cardinals second-team All-NFL defensive…
49ers’ Armstead aware of expectations, ready to make impact
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
The 49ers lost an All-Pro defensive tackle in Justin Smith, who retired this offseason, which has thrust a major weight upon the shoulders of rookie first-round pick Arik Armstead.
"No down time. You have 3-4 weeks to get ready for…
How retirements change 49ers’ outlook
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
The free-agent losses of Mike Iupati, Michael Crabtree and the 49ers’ two starting cornerbacks from a year ago were expected.
After all, the 49ers’ track record is if one of their players hits the open market, that player is as…
Dockett firm on choice of 49ers: ‘Like I said, we’ll win’
Friday, June 19, 2015
Darnell Dockett figures he walked past former archrival Alex Boone seven times before they finally spoke the other day. San Francisco's new defensive lineman broke their silence with a good-natured question to Boone: "Are you retiring?" Meant in fun, Dockett…
49ers adapt to millennials, cut time of team meetings down
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
The 49ers face an uphill battle as they look to grow into a new regime, but the new staff has gone outside the box when it comes to reaching the players.…
Scouting out 49ers RB rotation: Hyde leading charge ahead of Bush, Hunter, Hayne
Friday, June 12, 2015
Much of the 49ers fate will be dictated by how they replace stars gone by, and as a potential run-oriented offense, that means filling the massive void of all-time leading rusher Frank Gore.
"If I get 20 carries a game,…
49ers RB Bush striving to be bailout option for Kaepernick
Thursday, June 11, 2015
The 49ers have lost many "trusted agents" as they turn the page on the Jim Harbaugh era, but newcomer Reggie Bush is hoping to be just that for starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
“I think we’re starting to develop a good…
Kaepernick developing good relationship with offensive coordinator Geep Chryst
Thursday, June 11, 2015
As the 49ers wrapped up minicamp Thursday, Colin Kaepernick stretched on the Levi's Stadium sideline and laughed out loud with offensive coordinator Geep Chryst.
The franchise quarterback is definitely happy that Chryst still is around. He was elevated from quarterbacks…
Minicamp report, Day 3: no major injuries ; Kaepernick-to-Smith gem; rookie WR shines
Thursday, June 11, 2015
“I don’t have any wood to knock on," coach Jim Tomsula said upon considering that line. "Thrilled. Thrilled. Absolutely." Instead, this offseason was more about how well players looked in their comeback bids, especially those from knee reconstruction, such as…
Tomsula’s assistants finally talk, coordinators discuss their new approaches
Thursday, June 11, 2015
As the 49ers wrapped up minicamp Thursday, Colin Kaepernick stretched on the Levi’s Sideline sideline and laughed out loud with offensive coordinator Geep Chryst.
The franchise quarterback is definitely happy to still have around Chryst, who was elevated from quarterbacks …
‘Everything is different’ under new 49ers OC Geep Chryst
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Despite being the quarterbacks coach of the 49ers for four seasons prior to moving into the offensive coordinator role, Geep Chryst is putting a brand new stamp on San Francisco’s offense.
That’s per the instructions of new head coach Jim…
49ers’ Anquan Boldin optimistic in 13th season
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Anquan Boldin said he gave no thought of joining the 49ers retirement wave this offseason, instead returning for a 13th season with the same championship aspirations as ever.…
Tall task: Australian RB Hayne still learning to get low
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Niners head coach Jim Tomsula said Australian running back project Jarryd Hayne is picking up football fast, with, perhaps, one notable exception: Hayne hasn’t picked up how to get down.
That is, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound former rugby league star continues…
Jim Tomsula calls RB Reggie Bush ‘a wonderful addition in all aspects’
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Like Frank Gore before him, Reggie Bush is ready to dash through the NFL’s proverbial age barrier for running backs, that being a 30th birthday.
Bush’s legs still look graceful, after nine seasons and 9,758 all-purpose yards.
His receiving ability…
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