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Harbaugh’s list: Coach warned players about appearing in summer police blotters
Battle stations! Scott Tolzien must fight — again — to keep his job
The contrast could not have been more stark in last year’s preseason finale. One of the contenders to be the 49ers’ No. 3 quarterback, Josh Johnson, threw two touchdowns…
49ers still have their eye on Austin Collie
The 49ers remain interested in former Colt Austin Collie, but they are unlikely to make a move on the free-agent wide receiver until after training camp begins, a source…
Ahmad Brooks could face discipline even if prosecutors don’t charge him
While the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office remains unclear on how to pursue a case against Ahmad Brooks, the 49ers linebacker could be disciplined by the league even…
Achilles’ heal: Crabtree back in the gym this week
Michael Crabtree will return to the gym this week. So says a Tweet the 49ers receiver sent out Sunday: Start back working out 2moro.. I'm ready..— Michael Crabtree (@KingCrab15) July…
Kaepernick: A body that doesn’t know rest never craves it
Colin Kaepernick said he listened to and appreciated Jim Harbaugh’s warning this offseason that a quarterback shouldn’t get too big and too muscle-bound in the weight room. But he’s…
49ers’ Okoye on American football: Hardest thing I’ve ever done
The most impressive thing Lawrence Okoye did this spring: He kept showing up. Okoye, as we all know by now, never had played a snap of American football prior…
49ers’ three Achilles’ tears far above league average
For the blog-only readers, here’s a story that ran in today’s Bee about the recent innovations regarding Achilles’ heel injuries that are allowing elite athletes like Michael Crabtree and…
Gore’s advice to Lattimore: Let the doubters fuel you
Ronnie Brown, Cedric Benson, Cadillac Williams, J.J. Arrington and Eric Shelton. Those are the five running backs taken ahead of Frank Gore in the 2005 draft, and it takes…
Fangio says Carlos Rogers will remain in the nickel position
Their NFC West opponents may have added new weaponry at the slot receiver position this offseason, but the 49ers aren’t planning any changes as far as who will cover…
Minicamp notes: Interesting dynamic between QBs Tolzien and Daniels
There’s an interesting dynamic to the 49ers’ recent practices. Scott Tolzien and B.J. Daniels presumably are competing for the same spot on the team, that of No. 3 quarterback.…
Craig Dahl: The Rams knew the 49ers’ tell last season
Why did the 49ers have so much trouble with the St. Louis Rams last season? The Rams knew the 49ers’ tell, according to safety Craig Dahl. Dahl today said…
49ers minicamp: Nice snag by Jenkins, who may be in the lead for No. 2 wideout
After being lavished with praise by his coaches earlier in the day, receiver A.J. Jenkins turned in what may have been the catch of the day in the afternoon…
Report: Is the final year as 49ers for Frank Gore, Justin Smith?
There was an interesting article about the 49ers yesterday by former sports agent Joel Corry. It’s the sort of state-of-the-franchise piece every 49ers fan should read once and one…
OTA session: Hampton becomes bell cow, Patton is prolific
The 49ers held their final OTA practice of the spring on Tuesday. How is that significant? It’s not. The team will hold a three-day minicamp, the first mandatory session…
More special teams help: 49ers sign safety Ventrone
More evidence the 49ers weren’t happy with their coverage units in 2012: The team today signed Ray Ventrone, a special teams standout most recently in Cleveland, to a one-year…
Brotherly love: Asomugha seems at ease with 49ers
The lasting image from Nnamdi Asomugha’s two years in Philly is of the multi-million-dollar cornerback eating lunch alone in his car while teammates dined at the the team facility.…
Crabtree injury: May gloom can end in February brilliance
I landed at San Francisco International Airport last night, turned on my phone for the first time in eight days and discovered 6,728 messages (only a slight exaggeration). Some…
Seahawk’s miscue gets no sympathy from 49ers defender
Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin, a player the 49ers had their eye on in the 2012 draft, has been suspended for the first four games of the season for…
The skinny: A.J. Jenkins muscled up this offseason
The skinny on A.J. Jenkins: The former first-round wide receiver isn’t as skinny anymore. That, of course, was the one concern general manager Trent Baalke raised on draft day…
Rookies not the only ones attending 49ers rookie minicamp
The players participating in the 49ers’ rookie minicamp this weekend aren’t all rookies. The group falls into three categories: draft picks and undrafted free agents; tryout players; and players…
LB Larry Grant suspended first four games of season
Larry Grant, who showed he was a starting-caliber linebacker when he filled in well for injured Patrick Willis in 2011, has only received tepid interest as a free agent. On…
49ers again dealing with Chris Culliver and insensitive remarks
For the second time in two and a half months, the 49ers have issued a statement about cornerback Chris Culliver and insensitive remarks. This time Culliver is in the…
Baalke speaks: Says Justin Smith has no limitations, talks about Asomugha, others
General manager Trent Baalke today said that defensive lineman Justin Smith has “no restrictions, no limitations” following February surgery to repair his triceps tendon and that both Smith and…
From discus to d-line? 49ers host British Olympian
A 6-6, 304-pound mountain of muscle who ran his 40-yard dash in 4.78 seconds and who can broad-jump nearly 10 ½ feet? Yes, it’s safe to say the 49ers…
One step ahead: Kaepernick working to improve speed this offseason
Don’t worry, Jim Harbaugh. Colin Kaepernick hasn’t spent the entire offseason bulking up and becoming muscle-bound in the weight room. He’s been working on his speed, too. The 49ers…
Who’s next? Contract length for every 49er
Signed through 2013 CB Nnamdi Asomugha WR Anquan Boldin CB Tramaine Brock (should he sign his RFA tender) CB Tarell Brown CB Perrish Cox (RFA) K Phil Dawson RB Anthony…
49ers strike five-year extension with Anthony Davis
At the scouting combine in February, general manager Trent Baalke hinted that the 49ers were exploring contract extensions with some of their young players. It turns out that one…
In Harbaugh he trusts: Asomugha has background with 49ers coach
If Nnamdi Asomugha joined the 49ers, the cornerback is confident Jim Harbaugh and his staff would utilize his strengths and put him in a position to succeed. This, according…
Safety in numbers: Who will be Dashon Goldson’s heir in the secondary?
Which safety could the 49ers tap next month as the heir to Dashon Goldson? Take your pick. It’s a good to very good year for big-bodied, hard-hitting safeties, which likely…
Beep, beep! 49ers set up visit with speedy wideout Tavon Austin
Perhaps the most electric and exciting prospect in this year’s draft will visit the 49ers. West Virginia wideout Tavon Austin, who scored 12 receiving touchdowns last year and ran his…
49ers looking at big-bodied cornerbacks in the draft, too
If you’re wondering which positions the 49ers will target with their arsenal of draft picks, a good guide is the positions they’ve pursued in free agency. San Francisco has shown…
Source: 49ers looking at Bears free-agent Idonije
The 49ers are not finished shopping for a defensive lineman. A league source confirmed the team is battling the Chicago Bears for free agent defensive lineman Israel Idonije. The…
49ers sign Sacramento native Marlon Moore
The 49ers today signed Sacramento native Marlon Moore as they continue to rebuild a special teams that lapsed last season. Moore, who was a Dolphins free agent, signed a…
What the heck is Trent Baalke doing?!?! Exactly what he did two years ago, that’s what
— Bye Nnamdi! Sorry you couldn’t play for food stamps! Our origination is so cheap it’s unbelievable!! — He’s not signing here,49ers too cheap..Craig Dahl terrible sign if a…
Report: Rams free-agent safety Dahl to visit 49ers
One safety exits, another enters. The 49ers will host Rams free-agent safety Craig Dahl, according to Howard Balzer of the Sports Xchange. Dahl, 27, started all 16 games last…
The new Costanzo? 49ers ink deal with special teamer Skuta
A 49ers team that finished second to last in the NFL in kickoff coverage last season signed a new, would-be special teams ace, Dan Skuta, today to a two-year…
49ers to host CB Nnamdi Asomugha
Looking for a tall cornerback to help with the big-bodied receivers who gave them fits in the playoffs, the 49ers will host ex-Raider and Eagle Nnamdi Asomugha today, a…
Nnamdi to Niners? Consider what happened two years ago
The 49ers appear to be playing another round of Last Cornerback Standing. Two years ago, you might recall, was a big period for free-agent cornerbacks, and the 49ers were…
49ers land Glenn Dorsey; Goldson strikes gold with Tampa Bay
After watching several of their free-agents sign big-money deals elsewhere, the 49ers on Wednesday reeled in one themselves – former Chiefs defensive lineman Glenn Dorsey. Dorsey, 27, is expected…
Report: Charles Woodson wants to become a 49er
Likely to lose starting safety Dashon Goldson, the 49ers are bringing in possible replacements, including longtime Raiders and Packers defensive back Charles Woodson, who will visit Wednesday, his agent…
Hands twins: Thoughts on Boldin, Crabtree and the 49ers 2013 offense
This wasn’t the first time the 49ers tried to trade for Anquan Boldin. Back in 2009, they dialed the Cardinals, who had the expensive problem of having both Boldin…
Seahawks to land Harvin; 49ers eyeing big-bodied cornerback Smith
Their division rival Seahawks are poised to make a big move on offense by trading for wideout Percy Harvin. How will the 49ers react? According to a league source, they…
Jean Francois popular as free-agency window opens
Five teams have called to ask about Ricky Jean Francois, the 49ers’ defensive lineman who is scheduled to become a free agent on Tuesday. Jean Francois’ agent, Thomas Kleine,…
Report: 49ers eyeing sack master John Abraham
Former Falcons defensive end John Abraham is scheduled to visit the 49ers after a meeting with the Seahawks today, writes Mike Garafolo of USA Today. Abraham (6-4, 263) has…
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