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49ers pick ex-Patriot Jordan Devey to start at right guard
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Shocked that Jordan Devey was named the 49ers' starting right guard Tuesday? Consider how Devey felt two weeks ago, when Bill Belichick summoned him into his office and told him he was getting traded from the reigning-champion New England Patriots.…
Practice notes: Torrey Smith overcoming knee issue; Kendall Hunter on side field
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Torrey Smith led the 49ers wide receivers in warmups at Tuesday’s practice, even though he’s battling a knee contusion.
Smith apparently suffered the injury while making a 5-yard catch in Saturday’s exhibition loss at Denver. He showed no hindrance at…
Tomsula: 49ers waived Okoye to give him chance with other teams
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
9ers head coach Jim Tomsula said the decision to waive defensive lineman Lawrence Okoye during the first round of cuts to 75 players was made to give him the best opportunity to land with another team this season.
“Just to…
Notes: Tomsula refutes Hayne report; clarifies Dockett’s rib injury
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
In his lone kickoff return of the preseason, Hayne had a 33-yard runback, the longest of any of the 49ers’ eight kick returns in the preseason. And, finally, there is the matter of Hayne’s punt returns: He’s averaged 20.0 yards…
49ers’ Ellington back in competitions, ‘time for me to step up’
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Heading into the offseason, the 49ers' No. 3 receiver and return specialist jobs appeared to be Bruce Ellington’s to lose.
But Ellington has had little opportunity to secure those positions in training camp due to the same hamstring strain that…
49ers notebook: Tomsula still noncommittal on Jarryd Hayne making roster
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Former Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne shows play-making potential in first three exhibition games, but coach Jim Tomsula wouldn't reveal if he would be excluded from cuts due by Tuesday.…
49ers notes: Holding back on Kaepernick audibles in preseason
Sunday, August 30, 2015
In describing the events that led to his sack for a safety on Saturday night, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said the Denver Broncos called the right coverage for that particular play.
And, of course, that begged the question, why didn’t…
Notes: 49ers protest call; Hayne receives advice from opponent
Thursday, August 27, 2015
The two days of joint practices between the 49ers and Broncos ended today without a brawl breaking out between the teams.
NB2But the final day wasn’t without controversy, albeit mostly good-natured.
The issue: The 49ers thought the hometown referees favored…
Baalke, Elway discuss 49ers, Broncos rosters as final cuts loom
Thursday, August 27, 2015
The 49ers got together with the Denver Broncos on the practice field the past two days.
And the two general managers got together Wednesday night to socialize and discuss their rosters.
The 49ers’ Trent Baalke and Broncos’ John Elway had…
Concussion seminar featuring Ex-49ers QB Steve Young seeks to shed light in community
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
teve Young remembers.
That much was established Tuesday night at Menlo School in Atherton during a community-based concussion conference in which the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback acted as the keynote speaker.
"I was playing at a time where…
Michael Wilhoite – starter
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Linebacker Michael Wilhoite just isn’t used to this kind of treatment. A undrafted free agent who made the team from the practice squad, Wilhoite came off a training camp-long injury on Tuesday and was immediately installed into the starting defense…
Dockett approves of transition to 49ers pass-rush specialist
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Prior to his final season with the Arizona Cardinals ending before it ever began with an ACL tear, defensive lineman Darnell Dockett did not get a whole lot of rest with his old team.
In 2013, he played an exhausting…
49ers’ NaVorro Bowman becomes student of game
Monday, August 24, 2015
NaVorro Bowman's secret to his successful return in his cameo against the Dallas Cowboys? The 49ers' star linebacker credited his time in study hall.
Well, that and rigorous physical conditioning to get his reconstructed left knee back in order after…
That hurts: Oft-injured Bishop will need surgery after big game vs. Cowboys
Monday, August 24, 2015
Today, however, 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula said the eight-year veteran sustained a hand injury in the game that will require surgery. Sound familiar? It does to Bishop, who has played in just six games since 2011 because of a…
Practice No. 13 recap: passing game sharper; Harold sits with muscle pull
Thursday, August 20, 2015
There might be hope yet for the league's 30th-ranked passing attack each of the past two seasons. Thursday's practice brought several well-placed passes and impressive catches in the non-padded session. Wide receivers, running backs and tight ends all were represented…
Injuries limiting chances for 49ers to evaluate Ellington
Thursday, August 20, 2015
After a solid rookie season and the belief he would continue to get better with more experience, Bruce Ellington entered the offseason as the heavy favorite to be the 49ers’ return specialist.
But Ellington has largely remained on the sideline…
49ers DL coach Brown: ‘These guys have been amazing’
Thursday, August 20, 2015
The 49ers opened last season with seven defensive linemen on their 53-man roster and two additional players stashed on reserve lists.
The 49ers’ defensive line might be the deepest and most-talented position group on this year's team. And the thought…
49ers practice 13: Reaser, Lynch on rise with defensive shuffle
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Coach Jim Tomsula downplays the importance of the 49ers’ depth chart, but a couple defensive changes were notable during Wednesday’s practice.
In just his second day back to 11-on-11 work, Aaron Lynch lined up at left outside linebacker with the…
Practice No. 13 recap: Bowman lively without brace; Patton takes swing at Carradine
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
NaVarro Bowman made an ordinary play look extraordinary, which is a great sign in his comeback attempt.
Practicing without a brace on his reconstructed left knee, Bowman bowled over rookie offensive lineman Ian Silberman for a clear path to the…
Practice No. 12 report: Carradine loses temper; Dorsey has muscle strain; Kaepernick-Smith try again
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Tempers were flaring at practice, and none more than defensive tackle Tank Carradine’s.
Carradine got into a sideline confrontation with one of his fellow defensive linemen, believed to be Mike Purcell, and Carradine had to be restrained by teammate Nick…
Eric Mangini describes how 49ers defensive staff communicates on game days
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
We’ve all heard how the 49ers’ new chain of communication works offensively: from coordinator Geep Chryst in the upstairs booth, to quarterbacks coach Steve Logan on the field and then into Colin Kaepernick’s radio earpiece inside his helmet.
So how…
Stanford product Shayne Skov eager to prove worth in Mangini’s agressive scheme
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
o one perhaps more than Shayne Skov knows how different the 49ers defense might look under different coordinators.
Skov played linebacker at Stanford under Vic Fangio and got reunited with him last year when he came as an undrafted rookie.…
Thomas gets longer look for starting job, as Devey enters competition
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Guard Brandon Thomas is likely to get a longer look for a starting spot on the 49ers offensive line at the time another player enters the picture.
The 49ers acquired offensive lineman Jordan Devey from the New England Patriots on…
49ers DL Purcell: ‘I think this is the year I make it happen’
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
It took more than six years, a change of careers, a change back, and a move up the ladder for both men, but Scott Brown is finally coaching nose tackle Mike Purcell.
Purcell and Brown, who was Colorado State’s defensive…
What Would Anquan Do? Saints wearing ‘WWAD’ bracelets
Monday, August 17, 2015
Anquan Boldin’s veteran influence is extending far beyond the 49ers and all the way onto the wrists of the New Orleans Saints’ wide receivers.
Bracelets reading “WWAD” — What Would Anquan Do? — reportedly were made by Joe Morgan, after…
After rough 2014, 49ers’ Brooks trying to be solution, not a problem
Monday, August 17, 2015
hmad Brooks stoically surveyed the 49ers locker room and recognized his unique stature after the exhibition opener at Houston. He was the only defensive starter in that 23-10 loss who also was in the 49ers' Super Bowl lineup three seasons…
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…
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