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Preview time: Flair visits 49ers, Davis rips Appleton, current weather, matchup analysis
Sunday, January 5, 2014
It’s a tolerable 5 degrees some 5 hours before kickoff here in Green Bay, tolerable as long as you’re bundled up and only take a walk across a parking lot to the hotel breakfast buffet.
The wind should pick up…
Boldin thinks 49ers poised for Super Bowl run
Friday, January 3, 2014
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin was part of a Ravens team that won the Super Bowl last season despite an obstacle-filled path. He said Friday that the 49ers are set up for a comparable run this season. “I don’t see why…
49ers CB Rogers heads for MRI; team signs Perrish Cox
Monday, December 30, 2013
As the 49ers began preparing for their NFC wild-card game against the Green Bay Packers this weekend, cornerback Carlos Rogers headed for an MRI exam on his right hamstring. Coach Jim Harbaugh had no immediate word regarding Rodgers’ status for…
Niners not a hot pick among Pro Bowl fan voting (see: Bowman, Willis placing fourth, fifth)
Friday, December 27, 2013
NaVorro Bowman and Patrick Willis placed only fourth and fifth, respectively, in the final results of fan voting for the Pro Bowl. That accounts for only a third of the balloting, as players’ and coaches’ votes also will weigh into…
Oh captain! Willis mic’d up provides great sound from Monday’s win
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Patrick Willis’ captaincy came through loud and clear Monday night, as the 49ers had him mic’d up to catch all he embodies each week, and in this instance, their 34-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Among the vocal highlights on…
Falcons’ Smith on Gore: ‘He doesn’t have home-run speed but he’s got good speed, runs very physical’
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Of all the 49ers’ luminaries and record holders who’ll attend Candlestick Park’s finale, one certainly has the attention of the incoming Atlanta Falcons. That would be Frank Gore, the 49ers’ all-time leading rusher. “Offensively, they’ve got one of the better…
Tick, tick, tick: Kaepernick weighs in on clock-management issues
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Colin Kapenerick downplayed the six delay-of-game penalties he and the 49ers offense has been assessed this season, citing how they’re a “minor” blip in their overall methodology.
Same goes, he said, for their early usage of timeouts.
But play-clock issues,…
Gore a future Hall of Famer, Harbaugh says
Monday, December 16, 2013
Running back Frank Gore emerged from the Buccaneers game in fine shape, coach Jim Harbaugh said, despite getting banged up late. Gore rushed for 86 yards Sunday and surpassed 1,000 yards for the seventh time in his nine-year NFL career.…
Notes: Miller hurt, Reid’s smart play, Aldon’s sacks, Gore’s runs
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Fullback Bruce Miller’s left arm was in a sling after the game because of what he described as a stinger (nerve) injury. Miller anticipated undergoing X-rays Monday once swelling subsided, and although his arm was sore, he doesn’t believe it…
Crabtree claims he’s trying to play ‘catch up’
Sunday, December 15, 2013
and an odd, uncharacteristic penalty in the 49ers’ 33-14 win over the host Buccaneers.
Crabtree was still bursting with enthusiasm afterward in the locker room, where he explained the emotions of coming back from Achilles surgery. He also downplayed a…
Practice notes: Gore heading to native Florida to play in front of his three sons; Iupati questionable
Friday, December 13, 2013
Frank Gore can reach a milestone Sunday in his native Florida: He can become the 20th running back in NFL history to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark for a seventh season.
Gore has rushed for 931 yards this season as the…
York plans to revisit extension talks with Harbaugh at season’s end, ‘after we win a Super Bowl’
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Amid reports Jim Harbaugh could be a University of Texas coaching candidate, 49ers CEO Jed York said he’s waiting until after the season to renew talks with Harbaugh’s representatives on a contract extension. “The only thing I’ll say is he’s…
Boldin ready to take on Goldson & Co.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Anquan Boldin isn’t cowering over the prospect of getting hit Sunday in Tampa when the 49ers oppose their former safety, Dashon Goldson. “He’s a guy that can bring it,” Boldin said Thursday, “but as a receiver, you don’t worry about…
Kaepernick on his accuracy: ‘There’s obviously always a few you’d want back’
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Colin Kaepernick’s completion percentage ranks 33rd — in a league that features 32 teams. So I asked him Wednesday about his accuracy, to which he replied: “I think I’ve been doing a pretty good job with it. For the most…
Dawson’s record-setting, game-winning streak earns him honor
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Phil Dawson is the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week, having made a last-minute field goal to lift the 49ers past Seattle 19-17 Sunday. It was Dawson’s 20th consecutive successful field-goal attempt, a franchise record. He was 4-of-4 Sunday,…
Frank Gore says 49ers need to “stay balanced”
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
After three straight games with less than 50 rushing yards, Frank Gore topped that total with a single carry in Sunday’s 19-17 win against the Seahawks when he raced 51 yards on a fourth-quarter run to set up Phil Dawson’s…
Notes: Wright overcomes head injury to make clutch INT; Boldin flourishes; Lynch held under 100
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Nickel back Eric Wright overcame a third-quarter head injury to record his first interception with the 49ers and seal their 19-17 win Sunday over the Seattle Seahawks.
Wright caught a 64-yard, desperation pass from Russell Wilson at the 49ers’ 20-yard…
Friday notes: Rivalry chatter, Staley vows to play, injury updates
Friday, December 6, 2013
Left tackle Joe Staley vowed to play Sunday after practicing a second straight day with a Grade I sprain to his right knee’s medial collateral ligament. “It still hurts. It’s stiff. But it’s something I can play through,” Staley said.…
Blakeman to serve as Sunday’s referee: had no call on Tomlin, wiped out PI call in Carolina, plus 49ers history
Friday, December 6, 2013
‘Tis the NFL season of controversial officiating, so it’s worth noting that Clete Blakeman will serve as the referee for Sunday’s NFC West battle between the host 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.
Blakeman is no stranger to controversy – nor or…
Seahawks’ Sherman on Crabtree: ‘It’s a big addition for them’
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is expecting a more potent 49ers passing attack with the recent addition of Michael Crabtree. “That’s some familiarity there with Kaepernick,” Sherman said in his Thursday media session in Seattle. “Those guys had a great rapport…
Dorsey fully aware of Seahawks’ cut blocks that injured Williams
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Glenn Dorsey called it the “magic question:” How does he know when the Seattle Seahawks will try cutting his legs from underneath him Sunday?
“You have to move your feet and be aware at all times,” Dorsey said Thursday.
Dorsey…
Ingredients for a Harbaugh presser: Abraham Lincoln, Willie Mays, Jimmy Stewart
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
What do Abraham Lincoln, Willie Mays and Jimmy Stewart have in common? They all got referenced Wednesday by 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh in advance of Sunday’s big-time game with the Seattle Seahawks.
“If this doesn’t fire up the fans, then…
Missing: Ground attack that can finish out game, complement revitalized passing game
Monday, December 2, 2013
Not even Michael Crabtree’s celebrated arrival nor back-to-back wins can silence all the critics of the 49ers’ offense.
“Like my dad was asking, ‘Why didn’t you run the ball better at the end of the game?’ ” coach Jim Harbaugh…
Report card: So much went right, especially on special teams
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Here is how the 49ers (8-4) graded in their 23-13 win over the visiting St. Louis Rams (5-7): Pass offense: Anquan Boldin and Vernon Davis remained Colin Kaepernick’s top targets and star producers despite Michael Crabtree’s emotional spark from his…
Postgame notes: Boone fills in for Staley; Gore miffed at output; Kaepernick flourishes
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Left tackle Joe Staley again got hurt against the St. Louis Rams, but unlike his Sept. 26 ankle sprain, he’s expected to miss a couple games because of Sunday’s right-knee injury.
An initial diagnosis is that Staley sprained his medial…
Practice notes: Seems like old times with Crabtree, Manningham on field together
Thursday, November 28, 2013
(UPDATED) The 49ers had reason to give thanks Thursday: their full complement of wideouts were catching passes at practice, including Michael Crabtree and Mario Manningham. Crabtree looks on pace to make his season debut Sunday when the 49ers (7-4) host…
Brooks, Whitner want expanded use of replay after appealing their controversial hits
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
As Donte Whitner prepares for the 49ers’ rematch Sunday with the St. Louis Rams, he can’t help but think about controversial penalties. He got one last time against the Rams, a touchdown-saving hit that drew a $21,000 fine. Whitner claimed…
Notes: Crabtree coming back, James sparks return game, Whitner notches only takeaway
Monday, November 25, 2013
Michael Crabtree didn’t make his season debut Monday night but the 49ers are expected to activate the wide receiver Tuesday, his final eligible day on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said after Monday’s 27-6 win over Washington that Crabtree…
Final: 49ers snap two-game skid thanks to punishing defense, revitalized Kaepernick
Monday, November 25, 2013
(UPDATED) It wasn’t just a hard-hitting defense that emphatically broke the 49ers’ two-game losing streak Monday night. Their passing game awoke from its slumber, with Colin Kaepernick producing three touchdown passes and a career-best passer rating to complement the 27-6…
Cold war: First subfreezing kickoff in forecast for Harbaugh’s 49ers
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Safety Eric Reid greeted his Twitter followers Sunday morning with this weather report from the WashingtonD.C. area: “It’s so cold.” Indeed it is, setting up the 49ers’ coldest game in three seasons under coach Jim Harbaugh. Temperatures in the low…
Redskins’ rushing attack could get 49ers primed for Seahawks
Sunday, November 24, 2013
No one is confusing the floundering Washington Redskins with the NFC-leading Seattle Seahawks.
But the 49ers could use Monday night’s trip to Washington to prepare their run defense for a potentially pivotal showdown with Seattle two weeks later.
Not only…
Snyder vows to not hold back offensive line if he replaces Iupati
Thursday, November 21, 2013
With left guard Mike Iupati seen walking uncomfortably in a super-sized knee brace, Adam Snyder is poised to start at left guard in the 49ers’ game Monday night at Washington. “The four other (linemen) are All-Pro guys. I’m expecting to…
Lattimore heads to practice on what he calls ‘a special day for me’
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Marcus Lattimore beamed with pride and excitement inside the 49ers locker room Thursday as he prepared to put on shoulder pads for the first practice of his rookie season.
A year ago, Lattimore thought he’d never play again, after tearing…
Brooks hopes league will ‘hear me out’ regarding what he maintains was ‘clean hit’
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Ahmad Brooks still insists his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees was “clean,” and the 49ers outside linebacker plans to state his case further next Tuesday when he appeals the $15,750 fine. “Hopefully they’ll hear me out, because I didn’t…
Eddie, Roger, Charles, Kevin semifinalists for Hall of Fame (where you should be on first-name basis)
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Four of the 25 semifinalists for next year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class have 49ers’ roots: Eddie DeBartolo, Roger Craig, Charles Haley and Kevin Greene. Those 25 modern-era semifinalists were chosen out of 126 nominees, and 15 finalists will…
Gore surprised at close losses; Rogers balances frustration; Brooks doesn’t comment
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Frank Gore has gone through his share of losing streaks in nine seasons with the 49ers, and their lastest one has him scratching his head. “I’m very surprised we lost the last two like that: close games,” Gore said Wednesday. …
Iupati’s knee sprain likely brings Snyder into lineup, or Kilgore
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
If Adam Snyder replaces Mike Iupati because of a sprained knee for the coming weeks, the 49ers better hope pass-protection issues don’t flare up like they did to start their final drive Sunday. Snyder got beat on a twist by…
Harbaugh defends Brooks’ hit on Brees
Monday, November 18, 2013
Here is Jim Harbaugh’s question-answer session from today’s press conference (transcript courtesy of 49ers as I’m still traveling back to NorCal):
Did you get to take a closer look at the LB Ahmad Brooks hit? And if you did, what…
McDonald unlikely to play with high-ankle sprain; Justin Smith, Crabtree, Celek, Skuta not practicing
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
UPDATED As the 49ers headed out to practice, starting defensive tackle Ray McDonald instead walked gingerly to his car. McDonald is wearing an orthopedic boot for a high, left-ankle sprain that likely will keep him out of Sunday’s game at…
Reid wants to live out dream, return from concussion to play in Superdome vs. Saints
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
UPDATED Safety Eric Reid wants to fulfill his childhood dream of playing against the New Orleans Saints and quarterback Drew Brees. It’s up to doctors, however, to decide if Reid can play in the 49ers’ game Sunday in his native…
Kaepernick on Dilfer’s critique: ‘You should ask him if he knows what my progression is before he says that’
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Colin Kaepernick disputed he’s having trouble going through his progressions in the passing game, a criticism recently levied by former 49ers quarterback and current ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer. “I didn’t hear what he had to say, but he’s not in…
RB James, CB Wright excited about their upcoming opportunities
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
LaMichael James and Eric Wright are eagerly poised to factor into the 49ers’ playoff push, though each player sent well wishes to those whose roles they’re seizing: wide receiver Kyle Williams and cornerback Perrish Cox.
“I learned a lot from…
Davis, Reid feeling fine after Sunday concussion; Celek’s hamstring just a strain
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Tight end Vernon Davis and safety Eric Reid both said they’re feeling fine after concussions knocked each of them from the 49ers’ loss Sunday. Both plan to follow normal, post-concussion protocol this week before being fully cleared to return to…
Signs of Davis recovering well from Sunday concussion
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Tight end Vernon Davis and safety Eric Reid are doing what Alex Smith faced a year ago before a trip to New Orleans. Well, not exactly, as they’ll surely get their starting jobs back when they’re cleared to return from…
Notes: Davis, Reid concussions top casualty list; Manningham’s knee ‘cool’; Brooks sacks hat trick
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Concussions sidelined tight end Vernon Davis and safety Eric Reid in an injury-riddled loss Sunday that also saw defensive tackle Ray McDonald leave with an ankle injury.
“I just saw them in the locker room and they seemed as good…
Dixon willing to seize kick-returner role
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
You’re fast. You’re a tough runner. You can catch footballs falling from the sky. That’s what 49ers coaches told Anthony Dixon while testing him out this past month as a primary kickoff returner. Dixon indeed showed those traits while fielding…
Crabtree calls return to practice field ‘cool’
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Michael Crabtree made an encouraging return to the 49ers practice field Tuesday, catching passes alongside teammates for the first time since an Achilles tear May 21. “It was cool, man,” Crabtree said afterward in the locker room. Wearing red gloves…
Crabtree cleared to return to practice after Achilles rehab
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Wide receiver Michael Crabtree has been medically cleared to return to the 49ers practice field for the first time since tearing his right Achilles on May 21.
The 49ers will have a three-week window to evaluate the star wideout before…
Manningham, Wright activated; Asomugha done after three-game cameo
Monday, November 4, 2013
UPDATED Wide receiver Mario Manningham and cornerback Eric Wright have been activated by the 49ers and can make their season debuts as early as Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. To create additional roster space, the 49ers waived 11th-year cornerback Nnamdi…
Jerry Rice likes 49ers’ start: ‘They’re right where I feel like they should be’
Monday, November 4, 2013
Hey, everyone. It’s Dan Brown (@mercbrownie) with a guest post for Cam Inman. # # # REDWOOD CITY – Jerry Rice likes where the 49ers stand at their midway point. And he loves where they might go from here. “They’re…
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