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The Titans, Frank Gore and … bags of dung

The Titans rank second in the NFL in turnover differential and a key to their success has been their ability to force fumbles: Tennessee is tied for fourth in the league in fumbles caused (11) and recovered (7). Their success…

Question marks surround Dorsey, Dial and Carradine

Who will be the man in the middle? That question remains unanswered five days before the 49ers visit the Titans. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said today he wasn’t sure nose tackle Glenn Dorsey would be able to play Sunday after…

Lemonier sets high standard with All-Pro away

Corey Lemonier received his first Division I scholarship offers less than a year after he took up football at Hialeah (Fla.) High, was a first-team all-SEC pick as a sophomore at Auburn and declared for the NFL draft after his…

LB NaVorro Bowman to be profiled in documentary

Two years after Patrick Willis opened up about his painful past in an emotional documentary, fellow 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman will do much the same this week. Bowman will be featured Tuesday (4 p.m. PST) in ESPN’s E:60, the…

WR Manningham among group poised to make practice debut

The 49ers could use another proven wide receiver and they might need some reinforcements along their banged-up defensive line. Right on cue, some assistance could arrive this week when four players on injury lists are expected to practice for the…

Ray McDonald returns to practice, apparently on track to play Sunday

On a mostly quiet Friday at 49ers headquarters, defensive tackle Ray McDonald made a bit of news simply by stepping onto the practice field. McDonald had missed practice Wednesday and Thursday because of a partially torn biceps muscle. All along,…

Slot machine: At 32, CB Carlos Rogers playing well inside

In the offseason, there was chatter that 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers, who turned 32 in July, had become too feeble to keep up with those young, shifty slot receivers. Five games into the 2013, however, it appears Rogers isn’t ready…

The Frank Gore Boxing Video You Have To Watch

Willis on injury: ‘It’s certainly a lot better than it was’

Here’s a surprising stat: The 49ers are 5-1 in games Patrick Willis has missed in his seven-year career. The Niners, of course, have won their last two games with their All-Pro inside linebacker sidelined with a groin injury, but they…

How to beat 49ers? Cards’ Arians will consult Colts’ Pagano for tips

So how, exactly, do you beat the 49ers by 20 points at Candlestick Park? Cardinals coach Bruce Arians is hoping a friend and former colleague can provide some how-to tips. After the Colts beat the 49ers, 27-7, in Week 3,…

Harbaugh: DT McDonald’s biceps injury doesn’t appear serious

In a testament to their defensive depth, the 49ers have allowed one touchdown and 14 points in their past two games despite missing three starters. But they might not have to trot out another potential super sub this week for…

DT McDonald will have MRI on biceps injury Monday

Three weeks after losing starting nose tackle Ian Williams for the season with a broken ankle, the 49ers are hoping another member of their defensive front didn’t sustain a similarly serious injury Sunday. Defensive tackle Ray McDonald left in the…

Mike Iupati and Alex Boone talk about facing J.J. Watt

Here’s a few things I picked up around the 49ers’ camp fire Thursday as they prepare for Sunday night’s game against those pesky Texans. -Guards Mike Iupati and Alex Boone will contend with reigning defensive MVP J.J Watt and his…

49ers’ physical safety will legally change last name to ‘Hitner’

At some point this season, he will be the 49ers safety formerly known as Donte Whitner. After tweeting his intent Wednesday morning to legally change his last name to “Hitner,” Whitner, who is known for his physical style, later confirmed…

Great expectations? Not any more for 49ers’ Baldwin

In terms of expectations, wide receiver Jon Baldwin has already experienced the extremes in his brief NFL career. In Kansas City, he was a 2011 first-round pick whose performance was expected to be commensurate with his lofty draft status. Two…

Breaking: Justin Smith didn’t always give full effort in high school

Given his legendary commitment to his craft, you’ll be surprised to hear this: Niners defensive tackle Justin Smith didn’t always give maximum effort during his career at Jefferson City (Mo.) High. Yes, the NFL’s Hardest Working Man didn’t go full…

Shaky Schaub hopes to end pick-six streak against 49ers

Niners fans weren’t thrilled with Texans quarterback Matt Schaub on Sunday. And they were hardly alone. With Houston leading Seattle by seven points and less than three minutes left, Schaub’s wounded-duck, third-down toss was intercepted by a noted 49ers nemesis,…

Patton has broken foot; Baldwin poised for more action

Patton, who sustained a broken finger during training camp, limped off the field on the final play of the first quarter and did not return. Based on his first-quarter playing time, the fourth-round pick was poised to assume a more…

Do-it-all Bowman steps up for depleted defense

The 49ers, a team that suffered few injuries on their way to the Super Bowl last season, have been riddled with losses early this season. In their fourth game of the season, they were missing their nose tackle Ian Williams…

49ers ‘dodge a bullet,’ Staley’s injury doesn’t appear serious

It appears the 49ers’ win Thursday night won’t be accompanied by a significant loss. Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Staley was injured when running back LaMichael James fell on the back of his legs with 1:50 left in San Francisco’s…

More of Gore leads 49ers to prime-time romp over Rams

The 49ers turned to an old remedy to help cure what ailed their gasping-and-wheezing offense: Frank Gore. After he curiously received only three second-half carries four days earlier, Gore rushed for 153 yards on 20 carries and had a 34-yard…

More injuries: WR Patton out with foot injury

Add another player to the 49ers’ ever-growing list of walking wounded. Wide receiver Quinton Patton incurred a foot injury sometime in the first half and limped off the locker room. He was officially declared out of the game by the…

Team effort explains 49ers’ late-game meltdowns

Instead of finishing strong, the 49ers have been finished off the past two weeks: In the fourth quarter of their losses to the Seahawks and Colts, they’ve been outscored, 31-0. This week, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was asked about the…

Whitner: ‘Crown of helmet’ penalty won’t draw NFL fine

Niners safety Donte Whitner said he won’t be fined for his unnecessary roughness penalty on the first play of Sunday’s 27-7 loss to the Colts. Whitner was flagged for hitting with the crown of his helmet when he drilled running…

9 questions, 86 words: Kaepernick speaks with the St. Louis media

Before each NFL game, the beat writers for each team request an opposing player to speak with on a conference call. This week, for example, the 49ers beat writers selected Rams chatty cornerback Cortland Finnegan. It was a pleasant experience.…

How tweet it is: Finnegan says incident with Dahl ‘water under the bridge’

After signing with the 49ers in March, backup safety Craig Dahl divulged some trade secrets he learned during his tenure with the Rams. Last year, he said, the 49ers made a habit of tipping their offensive plays, tells that could…

49ers’ offense again absent in 27-7 loss to Colts

The 49ers’ offensive malaise entered its second week Sunday in a 27-7 upset loss to the Colts on Sunday at Candlestick Park. On the heels of a desultory 29-3 defeat in Seattle, San Francisco collected as many punts as points…

LB Aldon Smith will play; TE Vernon Davis inactive

Niners outside linebacker Aldon Smith is active for today’s game against the Colts at Candlestick Park while tight end Vernon Davis will have his streak of 93 consecutive games played snapped because of a hamstring injury. On Friday, Jim Harbaugh…

So long, streak? TE Davis questionable after not practicing this week

Davis hasn’t missed a game since Oct. 7, 2007, when he sat with a knee injury. He didn’t make a bold proclamation Friday about his ability to continue his consecutive-games-played streak.…

Aldon Smith in attendance at practice after early morning arrest

It’s not clear if Aldon Smith will play Sunday, but he is practicing today, not long after he posted $5,250 bail and was released from Santa Clara County Jail. The 49ers outside linebacker was in attendance at 12:40 p.m. for…

Chiefs’ third win gets 49ers closer to a second

It appears the 49ers could net another second-round pick from the trade of Alex Smith to Kansas City. The Chiefs’ compensation: Respectability, at the very least. Smith threw for 273 yards and continued his turnover-free season Thursday night to direct…

For Luck, the ex-teacher — Vic Fangio — becomes the opponent

“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…

49ers sign FB Marecic; place NT Williams on IR

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…

Kaepernick fulfills eyebrow bet with Russell Wilson

It’s uber underwhelming, but after writing about the Colin Kaepernick-Russell Wilson eyebrow bet last week, we figured we’d at least follow-up. Following the 49ers’ loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, EA Sports posted this online spot. The parameters of the…

Where will Boldin go? 49ers could alter approach to avoid Sherman

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…

A problem to tackle: 49ers aim to fix fundamentals before facing Lynch

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…

Seattle’s star safeties will present stiffer test for Kaepernick

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…

WR Osgood will be next new face on 49ers’ coverage unit

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…

Quick-Strike Colin: Kaepernick’s big-play ability has transformed offense

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…

NFL: Staley shouldn’t have been flagged for grabbing Matthews

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…

Not bad for starters: First-round pick Reid has INT in solid debut

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…

Armed and dangerous: Kaepernick leads season-opening 34-28 win over Packers

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…

K Dawson believes rookie long snapper’s aim will be true

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…

What’s behind the NFL’s failure to protect read-option quarterbacks like Colin Kaepernick?

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

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…

Aaron Rodgers Q&A: ‘It was never about revenge’

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…

Packers’ offseason included visit with Kaepernick’s college nemesis

On Oct. 16, 2010, Nevada senior quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw two interceptions, had his third-lowest passer rating of the season, averaged 2.7 yards on 11 carries and the Wolf Pack suffered their only loss of the season, falling to Hawaii,…

Harbaugh concerned about ‘tough talk’ regarding hits on QBs

Jim Harbaugh played Colin Kaepernick sparingly in the preseason and went to extreme measures to keep his quarterback free from harm during practices this summer. Not surprisingly, he’s not thrilled about the message NFL referees delivered to players this summer…

Dilfer: Ex-49ers QB Tolzien could give Packers assist

Green Bay practice-squad quarterback Scott Tolzien won’t play a snap Sunday, but he could influence the 49ers’ season opener against the Packers. That’s the assessment of former 49ers quarterback Trent Dilfer, who believes Tolzien’s intelligence could make him an ideal…

49ers CB Tarell Brown pursuing legal action against ex-agent, staying positive

Cornerback Tarell Brown is staying philosophical about the loss of $2 million in his contract. His deal stipulated that a $2 million was contingent upon his working out with the team over the off-season. Instead he spent most of the…
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