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York on Harbaugh’s future: ‘Jim and I are on the same page’
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Two years ago, shortly after Jim Harbaugh led the 49ers to their first Super Bowl appearance in 18 years, 49ers CEO Jed York presented the coach with what he termed a “compelling” contract extension. Harbaugh’s response? According to York, it…
Small-school story: TE Carrier traveled unlikely path to NFL
Friday, August 1, 2014
As a senior at Edgerton (Wis.) High School, 49ers tight end Derek Carrier came to a fork in the road.
And he chose the path likely to take him light years away from the NFL.
Carrier’s decision: Accept an offer…
49ers training camp – who is impressing?
Thursday, July 31, 2014
What has been most surprising about this training camp so far? The play of the secondary. Even with a bolstered receiving corps, defensive backs have not only kept up — they’ve excelled. A day after cornerback Chris Cook intercepted a…
Report: Smith will meet with Goodell on Aug. 8
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Outside linebacker Aldon Smith, who is facing a suspension for a series of off-the-field transgressions, will reportedly meet with commissioner Roger Goodell on Aug. 8 in New York while the 49ers are in the midst of a six-day trip to…
Eccentricities embraced: Harbaugh connects with Lloyd
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Brandon Lloyd’s unique personality helps explain his rap-music career, appearance in a straight-to-DVD zombie movie, employment at a steel supply company during last year’s unforced sabbatical from the NFL and why he’s played for six teams in his past eight…
Five’s a crowd: 49ers release QB Faulkner
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Asked Sunday about the five quarterbacks he had in training camp, Jim Harbaugh said Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert, Josh Johnson and McLeod Bethel-Thompson were all “NFL quarterbacks without question and assets for us to be on our team.”…
RB reinforcement: Mr. Smith coming to Santa Clara
Monday, July 28, 2014
Smith (6-1, 208), who entered the NFL in 2010 as an undrafted free agent from Kentucky, has 48 career carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns, all with the Cardinals. Last year, Smith played in 16 games, had 54 yards…
RB Kendall Hunter has torn ACL
Saturday, July 26, 2014
After injuring his right knee Friday, 49ers running back Kendall Hunter eventually walked off the practice field without a noticeable limp. The less encouraging sign: Just before he reached the locker room, Hunter punched the air with his right fist…
A rookie shall teach them? Wilhoite hails Borland’s smarts
Friday, July 25, 2014
Michael Wilhoite has found his young competition doubles an excellent teacher.
Today, Wilhoite, 28, a three-year NFL veteran, said he’s often sought out third-round pick Chris Borland, 23, for advice this season. Input from a rookie? Borland, Wilhoite said, isn’t…
49ers notes: Fangio says Culliver looks to be in pre-injury form
Friday, July 25, 2014
Fifty-one weeks after he tore his ACL in training camp, 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver resembles, well, Chris Culliver circa 2012. At least that’s the opinion of 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio after watching Culliver in the first practice of training…
RB Lattimore still dealing with 2012 knee injury
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Now 635 days later, Marcus Lattimore hasn’t fully recovered from the knee injury he sustained at South Carolina. The 49ers running back isn’t on field this afternoon for the first practice of training camp after he was placed on the…
Key camp question: Will rookie be ready for big role?
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Now, the 49ers hope recent history will repeat itself after selecting Northern Illinois’ Jimmie Ward in the first round in May. Ward is expected to serve as a backup safety, but the 49ers mostly want him to replace Carlos Rogers…
Key camp question: Will a young running back emerge?
Monday, July 21, 2014
The 49ers have drafted a running back for six straight years, which has led to annually misguided speculation about the new guy cutting into Frank Gore’s substantial workload.…
Key camp question: Can Culliver rebound?
Monday, July 21, 2014
Since January 2013, 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver has A) caused a national stir by making anti-gay comments; B) had a career-worst performance in a Super Bowl loss; C) sustained a torn ACL and D) been arrested on misdemeanor hit-and-run charges…
Key camp question: Is Gabbert a good backup plan?
Monday, July 21, 2014
As with most NFL teams, the 49ers’ season will be sunk if their starting quarterback sustains a serious injury, right?
Perhaps. But they hope they purchased quality Colin Kaepernick insurance in March when they traded for Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert.…
Vernon Davis and Alex Boone — a way their expected holdouts could end
Monday, July 21, 2014
Two days before the 49ers full squad reports, the fates of tight end Vernon Davis and guard Alex Boone remain undetermined. Both are expected to hold out.
As has already been mentioned, the 6-8, 300-pound Boone has drastically out-played his…
Reasons why the 49ers’ offense could be better than its defense this year
Friday, July 18, 2014
Everyone talks up the 49ers defense, but what if that isn’t the strongest unit on the team this season? Here are eight reasons why the 49ers offense might be better than its defense in 2014.…
What’s behind the extension for 49ers tackle Joe Staley?
Thursday, July 17, 2014
With guard Alex Boone and tight end Vernon Davis holding out for new contracts, the 49ers extended tackle Joe Staley’s deal on Thursday. Message sent? Staley signed a six-year, $43.2 million deal in 2011, with $11,460,000 coming up front. That…
Richard Sherman rips Crabtree again: “I hope to … choke him out”
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Time may heal all wounds but it hasn’t changed the Seattle DB’s opinion of 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree. Six months after igniting a firestorm with his comments after the NFC Championship Game, Sherman was back at it in Wednesday’s episode…
Is defense the 49ers’ greatest concern heading to training camp?
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
The 49ers’ rookies will report for training camp a week from today. Veterans will follow six days after that. Yes, 49ers’ football is on the horizon.
When training camp begins, most of the concern will center on the passing of…
Instincts tell Fangio undersized Borland could surprise
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Last month, 49ers general manager Trent Baalke used a third-round pick on a height-challenged, short-armed inside linebacker who isn’t particularly fast.…
What made George Seifert successful
Monday, June 16, 2014
Congratulations to former head coach George Seifert for his much deserved induction into the 49ers’ Hall of Fame. Understandably over shadowed by Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Walsh, Seifert never got the credit he deserved. Nevertheless, Seifert proved that…
Jimmie Ward: 49ers’ first-round pick has overcome weighty matters
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Northern Illinois defensive end George Rainey laughed dismissively after he’d sized up the true freshman with big dreams and a bantamweight body.
It was 2010 and barely recruited Jimmie Ward had just arrived on campus carrying 168 pounds and a…
His Left Foot: LB Skuta has healthy outlook after pain-filled 2013
Friday, June 13, 2014
Last season, Dan Skuta had a sack in the divisional playoffs against the Panthers and added another in the NFC Championship Game in Seattle. Now, he’s looking forward to seeing what he can do while playing with a left foot…
Fangio: Injury will hurt first-round pick early
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Last year, Eric Reid, the defensive back the 49ers selected in the first round, was a contributor starting in Week 1.
This year, Jimmie Ward, the defensive back the 49ers selected in the first round, is facing an initial challenge…
The emergence of Brandon Lloyd complicates the receiver picture
Thursday, June 12, 2014
The most significant development in the 49ers’ silly season is the play of wide receiver Brandon Lloyd. He has dominated workouts with his savvy, acrobatic catches, Velcro fingers and pristine route running. The greatest praise of his work came from…
Sophomore slump? Why Fangio doesn’t foresee one for Reid
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Good news, 49ers fans: Eric Reid won’t need a bigger helmet this season.
That is, success hasn’t swelled the former first-round pick’s head after a stellar rookie season made possible by a blend of talent and intangibles.
The topic came…
QB guru Whitfield to spend summer with 49ers
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Jim Harbaugh, often referred to as the Quarterback Whisperer, will spend the summer with another noted developer of quarterback talent.
George Whitfield, 36, a quarterback coach whose pre-draft clients have included Carolina’s Cam Newton, Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck and Cleveland’s Johnny…
Lawrence Okoye: Could Great Brit be big hit on special teams?
Monday, June 9, 2014
As a defensive lineman, football neophyte Lawrence Okoye is understandably still learning about leverage and hand placement. However, Okoye, the onetime British rugby player and Olympic discus thrower, appears to be a quicker study in a role that doesn’t require…
49ers’ rookie WR Ellington has run lifelong ‘go’ route
Friday, June 6, 2014
Even before Bruce Ellington could walk, his mother was struck by her baby’s ability to move.
“Oh, Bruce squirmed and he squirmed a lot. It was actually hard to carry him,” Gwen Ellington said, laughing. “I had to quit work…
49ers ‘won’ the contract, but did Kaepernick offer much resistance?
Thursday, June 5, 2014
When asked Wednesday if the financial comfort provided by his six-year contract extension could dull his maniacal work ethic, Colin Kaepernick offered a standard pro-athlete line: It’s not about the money.
“I don’t think my motivation is money driven,” Kaepernick…
Stock answer: Vernon Davis focused on building his ‘brand’
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Davis, 30, who has skipped the team’s voluntary offseason program because of dissatisfaction with his contract, is seeking an extension that would allow him to finish his career with the same team that drafted him in 2006. He has two…
Strength to carry on: Ramsey has endured injury plagued past
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
At the NFL combine in February, 49ers rookie defensive tackle Kaleb Ramsey had 36 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, which ranked second among all the prospects in Indianapolis.
Unfortunately for Ramsey, he ranked first in another category:…
Report: 49ers to re-start Kaepernick contract talks
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The 49ers will reportedly take a step this week to make Colin Kaepernick, described recently as resembling “The Six Million Dollar Man” by Jim Harbaugh, at least an $18 million quarterback.
After taking a hiatus from contract-extension talks during the…
Report: Vernon Davis seeks new contract
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Davis, 30, who is forfeiting a $200,000 workout bonus, isn’t alone in seeking a new deal. Right guard Alex Boone has also skipped the offseason program because of dissatisfaction with his contract. Both Boone and Davis are signed through 2015.…
OTA notes: Cautious plan with Crabtree; Davis absent; ‘bionic’ QB
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Michael Crabtree and OTA practices.
For 49ers’ fans, those are cringe-worthy collection of words.
Crabtree, of course, sustained a complete tear of his Achilles at an OTA practice just over a year ago and missed the first 11 games of…
49ers running back LaMichael James on his return to off-season practices
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
With Frank Gore absent for Wednesday organized team activity practice and with second-round pick Carlos Hyde flying to the Los Angeles for the NFL-sponsored rookie premiere, guess who got plenty of plays in practice? LaMichael James. The sometimes disgruntled ball…
Johnson’s hands a subject that can’t be dropped
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
We come not to rain on Stevie Johnson’s homecoming, merely to note his inconsistent hands.
The 49ers obviously upgraded their wide receiver corps by acquiring Johnson from the Bills earlier this month. Before an injury marred 2013, Johnson ranked 10th…
Report: Unhappy with contract, Boone a no-show for offseason program
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
In recent years, the 49ers have identified promising young backups and signed them to modest contract extensions despite their inexperience.
BOONEThe strategy is a sound one. If the 49ers are correct in their assessment of the backup’s ability, they can…
Should the 49ers have a standard of conduct with Aldon Smith?
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The 49ers apparently won’t be disciplining linebacker Aldon Smith despite the recent prosecution of three felony counts and one misdemeanor stemming from DUIs and gun charges. In a tense exchange with San Jose Mercury News columnist Tim Kawakami, 49ers coach…
Marquardt on NFL future: ‘I haven’t thought about giving it up’
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Faced with the likelihood of undergoing the third surgery on his right foot in less than two years, offensive tackle Luke Marquardt is squarely focused on rehab instead of retirement.
Marquardt, 24, was waived by the 49ers after re-breaking his…
Lattimore practicing while ‘working through’ injury
Friday, May 23, 2014
Evidently Marcus Lattimore’s minor injury truly is minor.
After Jim Harbaugh said the running back was “working through” an injury that could limit him in the 49ers’ three-day rookie minicamp, Lattimore participated in warmup drills this afternoon before the practice…
Mechanics at Marriott: Rookie QB Faulkner still full-time student
Friday, May 23, 2014
Asked today what he liked about Kory Faulkner, hyper-competitive football junkie Jim Harbaugh smiled.
“He was seen taking drops in the hallway at the Marriott hotel the last couple days,” Harbaugh said.
Moments later, the undrafted rookie quarterback from Southern…
Return of return man: RB James at offseason practices
Friday, May 23, 2014
James’ absence came after a 2013 season in which he had just 12 carries and had expressed thinly veiled dissatisfaction on Twitter with his limited offensive role. In April, a source said James would welcome a trade, which fueled speculation…
Nothing personal, Alex: Johnson happy to see changes to 49ers’ offense
Thursday, May 15, 2014
At the 2008 NFL combine, Josh Johnson had the fastest 40-yard dash and vertical jump among quarterbacks.
After his first six NFL seasons, his yards per rush (6.2) ranks sixth among the 46 quarterbacks who have rushed for at least…
Josh Johnson latest to hop on Harbaugh’s QB carousel
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Niners general manager Trent Baalke has final say on the 49ers’ 53-man roster, with one exception: Jim Harbaugh makes the decisions on quarterbacks. And Harbaugh has made plenty of decisions on the position since he was hired in 2011. The…
Gold-helmet check: Several 49ers’ draft picks shined off the field
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Asked Saturday what appealed to him about one of his draft picks – fourth-rounder Donate Johnson – 49ers general manager Trent Baalke mentioned his size, speed and versatility before noting the North Carolina State cornerback’s intelligence and intangibles. “Very smart…
Trade win: 49ers beat out Bills for RB Hyde
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
With that in mind, any guesses which team the 49ers beat out Friday to select Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde with the No. 57 pick in the second round?…
Aaron Lynch’s college coach ‘disappointed’ by assistant’s disparaging tweet
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
On Saturday, shortly after South Florida outside linebacker Aaron Lynch was drafted in the fifth round by the 49ers, Bulls head coach Willie Taggart took to Twitter.
Congratulations to Aaron Lynch!” Taggart wrote. “Go Bulls!!!!!#DoSomething#49ers.”
Taggart’s enthusiasm, however, was not…
Report: 49ers’ undrafted rookie Breslin could receive historic payout
Monday, May 12, 2014
Former USC pass-rusher Morgan Breslin didn’t get drafted, but he could get paid. Breslin, a Walnut Creek native who has signed a free-agent contract with the 49ers, could become the first NCAA football player to receive a payout on a…
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