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Eric Reid is ‘way beyond his years,’ and part of that growth spawns from last year’s finish
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Safety Eric Reid’s great rookie season didn’t have a great ending, thus adding motivation for this season’s encore.
As much as the 49ers’ fate got sealed when Colin Kaepernick’s final pass got intercepted in the NFC Championship game, Reid hasn’t…
Roman’s crumbling empire? Coordinator wants to see better cohesion
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Three points through two exhibitions.
"Not good. At all," offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Wednesday.
Roman blamed the 49ers' shortfalls on "not enough cohesion and precision" from a unit-wide perspective, though he noted that some individuals did shine upon video…
Notes: Anthony Davis debuts; no-contact for Willis; Ellington praised; Dawson on rebound
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Here are some notes as the 49ers practiced Tuesday for the first time in nearly a month without the media lingering beyond warmups:
-- Right tackle Anthony Davis is on track to play in the Sept. 7 opener at Dallas.…
Right on: Anthony Davis excited to return from torn biceps; Joe Looney gaining praise in place of Alex Boone
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Normalcy returned Tuesday to the right side of the 49ers’ offensive line, in at least one aspect: right tackle Anthony Davis’ practice debut, four months removed from shoulder surgery.
There’s still no sight of his neighbor, right guard Alex Boone,…
Kaepernick coped with chipped bone, ruptured capsule in foot last season
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Colin Kaepernick has revealed the extent of last season’s foot injury: a chipped bone on his forefoot and a ruptured capsule in the ball of his foot.
Kaepernick told the Sacramento Bee he sustained the injury in a Week 2…
After 34-0 rout, Jim Harbaugh just wants a backup QB who doesn’t commit turnovers
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Coach Jim Harbaugh admits something is “definitely off” with his 49ers, as if getting skunked 34-0 didn’t scream that Sunday in their Levi’s Stadium exhibition debut.
Nothing looks more disturbing than the backup-quarterback quandary.
Blaine Gabbert’s struggles in relief of…
49ers players not concerned about Dawson’s rare misses
Sunday, August 17, 2014
No player spent more time preparing for the first game at Levi’s Stadium than 49ers kicker Phil Dawson.
That’s why it counts as even more of a surprise that Dawson performed so poorly Sunday in the 49ers 34-0 loss to…
Colin Kaepernick transcript: ‘I wanted to take the shot, see what he could do with it’
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Here is what quarterback Colin Kaepernick had to say after the 34-0 loss to the Denver Broncos, of which he played only two series and was 5-of-9 for 39 yards and a 66.4 passer rating (transcript via Tim Kawakami):
Q:…
49ers shut out 34-0 by Broncos in Levi’s Stadium exhibtion opener
Sunday, August 17, 2014
One amenity Levi’s Stadium didn’t come with for the 49ers: points on the scoreboard.
The 49ers debuted there Sunday with a 34-0, blowout loss to the Denver Broncos and reigning league MVP Peyton Manning.
But, hey, how ‘bout that improved…
Catching up with Michael Crabtree: he’s healthier, slimmer, still confident in himself and teammates
Friday, August 15, 2014
Michael Crabtree was back snagging Colin Kaepernick’s passes Friday, showing no signs of a hamstring injury that sidelined him most of the 49ers training camp.
Crabtree wasn’t done, however. He then addressed the Bay Area media for the first time…
Alex Boone’s tab from 49ers holdout: $900,000 in potential fines, forfeitures
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Alex Boone's holdout has exposed him to nearly $900,000 in fines and forfeiture as the 49ers training camp comes to a close this week.
The 49ers have Thursday off before their only remaining official practice of camp, that coming Friday…
Practice report: 49ers welcome back numerous key players
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
On a day on which nose tackle Ian Williams practiced for the first time in almost a year, the 49ers also got back a slew of core players from injuries.
Defensive tackles Ray McDonald and Justin Smith returned after lenghty…
Practice report, Day 2 vs. Ravens: Defense excels; Willis has stinger; RG Snyder, WR Patton, LB Skov injured
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Albeit 18 months late, the 49ers defense stood up Sunday to Joe Flacco, the most valuable player of Super Bowl XLVII.
An excellent outing in training camp certainly won’t lessen the sting of losing that Super Bowl to the Baltimore…
Depth chart: Plenty of debuts coming in today’s exhibition opener at Baltimore
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Here is how the 49ers depth chart looks entering their exhibition opener at Baltimore. Quarterback – Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert, Josh Johnson, McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Comment: Kaepernick won’t play more than a series or two, allowing Gabbert to show what…
Training camp report No. 10
Monday, August 4, 2014
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will play no more than two series against the Baltimore Ravens in the teams’ exhibition opener, coach Jim Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh didn't reveal how much his other starters will play Thursday. However, it's safe to assume that…
49ers check out new digs, like what they see
Monday, August 4, 2014
The 49ers practiced on the field that they’re going to spend at least 10 games playing on this season for the first time Monday, with 10,000 or so fans watching their every move.
The 2 ½-hour practice represented the 49ers’…
Wide receiver shuffle: Jon Baldwin dumped, L’Damian Washington claimed
Sunday, August 3, 2014
The 49ers claimed rookie wideout L'Damian Washington off waivers Sunday from the Dallas Cowboys, who happen to be their season-opening opponent in exactly five weeks.
Washingon, an undrafted rookie out of Missouri, fills a roster spot created by the corresponding…
NFL rule changes sure seem 49ers-related
Thursday, July 31, 2014
A quartet of NFL officials are in camp going over this season's rule changes with the 49ers and media, changes that sure would have been helpful to the 49ers' last season.
Let's go to a pivotal play in last season's…
Jonathan Martin on camp contact: ‘You’ve got to match his physicality and nastiness’
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Offensive tackle Jonathan Martin believes he’s found a “silver lining” with the 49ers, not that training camp is easy, but in regards to his opportunity.
Each day creates a greater divide between Martin and his aborted Miami Dolphins tenure. No…
Kaepernick gets extensive work in passing drill
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Sunday's practice was punctuated by an injury to backup running back LaMichael James. However, the 49ers rebounded from seeing their teammate go down with an arm injury early in practice and cobbled together a productive session.
The 49ers spent the…
RB Carlos Hyde: ‘I’m a hard-nosed runner, a guy who runs with a lot of passion’
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Kendall Hunter's season-ending knee injury might seem a lot more devastating had the 49ers not used a second-round draft pick on Ohio State's Carlos Hyde.
Since his selection, Hyde has impressed on the practice field, and he looks capable of…
Bruce Miller media session: ‘We’ll use that to push through the season and do it for Kendall’
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Fullback Bruce Miller arrived three years ago in the same draft class as Kendall Hunter, so that special bond evoked special feelings in the wake of Hunter's season-ending knee injury.
"To have him go down is definitely going to hurt…
TE/LS Nelson signed; WR Ellington activated
Friday, July 25, 2014
With Garrett Celek sidelined by a back injury and a roster spot open thanks to Alex Boone's holdout, Kyle Nelson has been re-signed on a one-year deal. Nelson, a tight end and long snapper, was in the 49ers' 2012 training…
Bethea wants overhauled secondary to play smart, aggressive
Friday, July 25, 2014
All four defensive backs who started Super Bowl XLVII are gone, underscoring just how different the 49ers’ secondary will look in 2014.
So what style will define that unit?
“If we can be smart, play aggressive and play together, those…
Practice recap, Day 1: DB Hyde, TE McDonald make nice grabs; Culliver back in action
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Here is a quick recap from the 49ers' first full-squad practice of training camp, held privately at their Santa Clara facility:
-- Defensive play of the day: Rookie Jimmie Ward, the 49ers’ first-round draft pick, intercepted a Colin Kaepernick…
Harbaugh camp-opening transcript: ‘I was coaching my butt off’ … in terms of his kids’ summer
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Jim Harbaugh took to the Levi's Stadium podium for the first time Thursday and did his best to offer an upbeat theme as training camp opened.
He called himself "relentlessly positive." How relentless? He used the word "positive" six times.…
Injury report, Day 1 (OK, Day 2): Caution exercised on Lattimore; back ails Celek; ankles sideline two rookies
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Marcus Lattimore's health likely will be a concern throughout his NFL career, and the 49ers continue to take the cautious route for the running back.
Lattimore was placed on the active/non-football-injury list last week because of a "combination" of his…
49ers WR Stevie Johnson’s 1K race about to get underway
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
The 49ers didn't see much of Stevie Johnson on their practice field after they made a draft-day trade for him from the Buffalo Bills.
A hamstring strain limited Johnson's availability and cast mystery about his potential.
By passing Wednesday's conditioning…
Culliver ready to compete for starting cornerback role
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Cornerback Chris Culliver said he's cleared to be on the field for Thursday's first full practice of training camp, a year after tearing his left knee's anterior cruciate ligament.
Culliver passed a conditioning test and gave a thumbs-up when asked…
49ers passing offense needs to pick it up this training camp
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The No. 1 mission of this 49ers training camp: boosting the Colin Kaepernick-led passing attack. It even has the defense raring to go for Thursday's first practice action. If the secondary can get its mitts on Kaepernick passes, both sides…
49ers’ roster analysis heading into training camp
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Here is a look at the 49ers roster, position-by-position, heading into training camp, with all players set to report Wednesday and the first full practice scheduled for Thursday (projected starters indicated with an asterisk):
Quarterbacks (5): *Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert,…
GM Trent Baalke on Aldon Smith discipline: ‘We will support any action the NFL may take’
Friday, July 18, 2014
The 49ers apparently will leave up to the league any further discipline of linebacker Aldon Smith, who was sentenced Friday to 12 days in jail and three years probation for misdemeanor weapons and drunk-driving convictions.
Here is a statement issued…
Early numbers: Staley’s deal doesn’t eat up 2014 cap
Friday, July 18, 2014
Joe Staley picked up an additional $12 million with his two-year extension Thursday, a league source confirmed Friday.
Staley's deal apparently does not adversely affect the 49ers' 2014 cap space, which stood at $5.9 million, according to the NFL Players'…
Lattimore, seven others put on injury list upon reporting to camp
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Running back Marcus Lattimore was one of eight players placed on procedural injury lists upon reporting to 49ers training camp.
Joining Lattimore on the non-football-injury list are wide receiver Bruce Ellington, center Marcus Martin, running back Trey Millard, defensive back…
Rookies, first wave of roster hopefuls head into training camp
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Updated: Running back Marcus Lattimore has been added to this list since he qualifies as "first-year" status, the 49ers report.
Rookies and first-year players check into 49ers training camp today, as do those with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills…
Smell of training camp (and my family’s vacation laundry) is in Bay Area’s hot air
Monday, July 14, 2014
It's back-to-work week, for me and many 49ers.
Rookies are scheduled to report Wednesday to training camp, followed by quarterbacks and injured veterans on Friday in what's basically a prelude to next week's full-tilt camp opening. Neither of those reporting…
Guard Al Netter returns to roster nearly month after release
Monday, June 30, 2014
Offensive lineman Al Netter's on-again, off-again 49ers career is back on after he re-signed Monday.
Released June 3, Netter has spent most of the past two seasons on the 49ers' practice squad after initially signing as an undrafted free agent…
Mike Singletary wants Vernon Davis to talk it out with 49ers brass
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Mike Singletary urged tight end Vernon Davis to maintain an open line of communication with general manager Trent Baalke in what's been an offseason contract dispute.
After not participating in the voluntary workouts, Davis skipped last week's mandatory minicamp, because…
Aldon Smith finishes positive minicamp, says he’s now ‘going to enjoy my month’
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Aldon Smith wrapped up what he described as an upbeat minicamp Thursday. What comes next for the 49ers' linebacker won't be as enjoyable.
Smith will be sentenced July 25 in Santa Clara County Superior Court after pleading no contest last…
Minicamp Day 2 notes: Interceptions, pass rush lead defensive dominance; rookies Ellington, Hyde fare well
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Unlike Tuesday's opening session, today's featured many more highlights, mostly from the defense.
Ahmad Brooks cut in front of Jewel Hampton to intercept a Colin Kaepernick pass early in practice. Perrish Cox and Eric Reid later intercepted passes from Josh…
Anquan Boldin, practice makes perfect leader
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
I posted a picture of Anquan Boldin after Tuesday's minicamp opener and noted how the veteran wide receiver is my favorite player to watch practice since Jerry Rice in 2000, my first year on the beat.
"Wow, big complement!" responded…
Davis, Boone still boycotting camp; Harbaugh wants media to stop badgering him about absences
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Day 2 of the 49ers’ mandatory minicamp meant another day without tight end Vernon Davis and right guard Alex Boone, who are mired in contract disputes.
Coach Jim Harbaugh reiterated his disappointment in the duo’s absence but declined to elaborate…
Seifert praises Harbaugh, even though he ‘stuck it in our ear’ as Colts winning QB in 1995
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
If Jim Harbaugh needed an expert witness to help him land a contract extension, former 49ers coach George Seifert offered words of praise Tuesday, along with a humorous anecdote from Harbaugh’s playing days.
“I am a big fan of coach…
Kendall Hunter not thinking about his contract year
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Contract extensions have been this offseason's theme -- aside from off-field issues. Colin Kaepernick and Bruce Miller got theirs. Vernon Davis, Alex Boone and surely others await theirs.
Kendall Hunter, the 49ers' No. 2 running back since his 2011 rookie…
Kaepernick wasn’t worried about 49ers contract or Miami case, now prepares for minicamp
Monday, June 16, 2014
Colin Kaepernick wrapped his 79 3/8-inch wingspan Monday around a dozen children stricken with heart issues and marveled at how they’re overcoming adversity.
“Ultimately I haven’t been through things that they have,” Kaepernick said, “so for me, I try to…
Crabtree on debuting season in Dallas: ‘It’s going to be a party’
Monday, June 16, 2014
OTA notes: Vernon Davis, Alex Boone still absent; Lynch hurts hamstring; Gabbert ‘real sharp’
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Tight end Vernon Davis and guard Alex Boone remain no-shows three weeks into the voluntary OTA practices while seeking new contracts.
Jim Harbaugh said he expects Davis at next week’s mandatory minicamp that the coach classified as “important, very important.”…
Lattimore clears one hurdle, eyes next one in return from knee injury
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Second-year running back Marcus Lattimore cleared another hurdle when he participated in the 49ers first round of organized team activities. Now he’s eager to see how his right knee holds up during full-contact drills. “It’s just good to be back…
Chris Cook making plays as 49ers’ first-string right cornerback
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Veteran cornerback Chris Cook has been making the most of his first-string opportunities to replace Carlos Rogers, even wearing the same No. 22 jersey in the 49ers’ backfield.
Cook nearly intercepted a Colin Kaepernick pass in the end zone to…
Carlos Hyde was shocked when the 49ers drafted him
Friday, June 6, 2014
Carlos Hyde said he was shocked when the 49ers drafted him, but the former Ohio State running back loves being part of an organization that puts so much emphasis on the running game. “Before the draft process, during my college…
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