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Notes: Davis’ two TD raises his career total to most ever by tight end against Packers
Sunday, September 8, 2013
No tight end in NFL history has scored more touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers than Vernon Davis’ six, including Sunday’s pair in the 49ers’ 34-28 season-opening win. Davis put the 49ers ahead 7-0 on a 20-yard touchdown completion in…
Do You Mind: Kaepernick’s mental approach has him ready for 2013′s great expectations
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Colin Kaepernick’s been busy getting ready for this, the first season-opening start of his 49ers career: 1:25 p.m, Green Bay Packers, Candlestick Park.
“Yeah, football is why I’m here,” Kaepernick said in an exclusive interview (full transcript below). “I’m not…
Notes: Boldin defends WR corps, Asomugha readies for first Packers encounter, Brooks’ turn for sacks
Friday, September 6, 2013
It looked like the Ravens could have used Anquan Boldin and many other former players Thursday night when they opened their title defense with a 49-27 loss at Denver.
Asked if that loss should resonate and humble the NFC Champion…
Randy Moss skeptical off Kaepernick-Davis tandem, encouraged by Boldin addition
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Randy Moss thinks the 49ers could be better overall this season despite massive turnover in a receiving corps that included him last year.
But Moss remains unconvinced in the passing-game tandem of Colin Kaepernick and tight end Vernon Davis, who’s…
Packers’ McCarthy weighs in on Tolzien’s informant capabilities
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The Green Bay Packers may have poached two ex-49ers quarterbacks off the market, but coach Mike McCarthy played coy about it Wednesday. Not Colt McCoy, that is. Scott Tolzien, the 49ers’ No. 3 quarterback the past two seasons, surely has…
Williams ready to return punts and play WR by committee — once again
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Kyle Williams isn’t surprised he’s listed with Anquan Boldin as the 49ers’ starting wideouts for Sunday’s season opener. But Williams insisted this won’t be a two-man show.
“That’s how always we do things: we do it by committee,” Williams said…
Former Cardinals QB Skelton works out; TE Carrier fills out practice squad
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
The 49ers’ quarterback corps certainly doesn’t seem like the most stable bunch, and further evidence came Tuesday when they worked out former Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton, a league source confirmed. Skelton played the past three seasons with the Cardinals,…
Week 1 depth chart: James listed as top returner despite knee issue
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
LaMichael James’ availability for Sunday’s season opener is in question because of a knee injury, but that hasn’t prevented the 49ers from listing him as their returner on punts and kickoffs. Coach Jim Harbaugh indicated in a Tuesday morning interview…
Season-preview day: Aldon Smith’s path to success; Wallace follow-up; ‘odds’ and ends
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
The season opener is a mere five days away, and to get you into the tailgating spirit, we’ve launched our season-preview package today. In it, you’ll find my story on Aldon Smith and how his career has unfolded since its…
49ers cut day: who’s been released? (full list)
Saturday, August 31, 2013
LB Travis Johnson* S Michael Thomas* FB Jason Schepler* S Trenton Robinson* OG Wayne Tribue* WR Lavelle Hawkins WR Kassim Osgood LS Brian Jennings OT Carter Bykowski* CB Marcus Cooper* WR Austin Collie WR Chad Hall CB Darryl Morris* OG…
Can Johnson stick as 5th OLB? Harbaugh: ‘We’re the SF 49ers. We can do whatever we want!”
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Cam Johnson may have won himself a second season on the 49ers roster Thursday night, producing two sacks and blocking a punt that he recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. Will that be enough for Johnson, seemingly the…
QB Wallace opts to cut short his comeback attempt rather than play in exhibition finale
Thursday, August 29, 2013
UPDATED One of the 49ers’ last roster questions apparently got answered even before kickoff. Seneca Wallace told the 49ers on Thursday morning he’s decided to halt his comeback attempt, according to general manager Trent Baalke, who said the team is…
Notes: Reid wins starter job, Willis update, roster moves, Wright reports
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
(Sorry for the delay folks but we’ve been having recent issues with our blogs. Always check our regular Web site first for breaking news.) Rookie safety Eric Reid has won the starting spot at free safety for the 49ers’ Sept.…
British import Okoye injures knee, hasn’t considered likelihood of his release
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Defensive tackle Lawrence Okoye, the former English discus thrower, injured his right knee late in the game and walked gingerly into the X-ray room after the 49ers’ 34-14 exhibition win over the Minnesota Vikings. Okoye said he “hasn’t considered or…
Vikings’ Peterson inspires Lattimore, praises Gore, braces for 49ers, promotes EpiPen
Friday, August 23, 2013
Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson are among the NFL’s best role models for running backs looking to overcome career-threatening knee injuries. They’re also the 49ers’ and Minnesota Vikings’ workhorses, and regardless of how much they play in Sunday night’s exhibition…
S McBath heads to injured reserve, LB Holland claimed off waivers
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Darcel McBath, primarily a special-teams contributor during last season’s Super Bowl run, won’t be part of this season’s encore effort. McBath was placed on injured reserve Thursday, apparently because of a foot injury he sustained Friday at Kansas City. Replacing…
Harbaugh gives inspirational team speech — Jack Harbaugh, that is
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Ever hear the parable of a man who stopped by a cathedral being built by stonecutters? The Ozaukee (Wisc.) High School football team recently heard it, as told by Jack Harbaugh, whose sons coach the 49ers (Jim) and Baltimore Ravens…
RB Hunter ready to make his exhibition debut
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Kendall Hunter said he’s ready to suit up and play in his first game – albeit Sunday’s exhibition — since tearing an Achilles on Nov. 25. Hunter finally got cleared to practice Aug. 10 when the 49ers practiced Aug. 10…
Pioli reflects on drafting Baldwin, insists ‘he can make catches others in the NFL just can’t’
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Scott Pioli is rooting for Jon Baldwin to succeed with the 49ers, as would have been the case even if Baldwin wasn’t traded Monday from the Chiefs. Pioli, the former Chiefs general manager and now an NBC Sports NFL analyst,…
Baldwin on drops: ‘You can’t get too down on it. You’ve got to go out and make next play’
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Jon Baldwin became Colin Kaepernick’s newest target on the 49ers’ practice field Tuesday, much to Baldwin’s delight. Traded Monday from the Kansas City Chiefs, Baldwin actually first admired Kaepernick’s passes up-close on Friday night, when the 49ers visited Arrowhead Stadium…
Harbaugh meets ‘scribes, pundits, so-called experts’ to sell Jenkins trade as ‘fresh start’
Monday, August 19, 2013
UPDATED A year after he vehemently defended A.J. Jenkins, coach Jim Harbaugh tried selling Jenkins’ trade Monday to the Kansas City Chiefs as a “fresh start,” for both Jenkins and fellow wideout Jonathan Baldwin, whom the Chiefs dealt in return.…
B.J. Daniels doesn’t participate in 49ers practice on Sunday
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Is Jim Harbaugh just trying to mess with us? Maybe. After speaking earlier Sunday about increased repetitions for quarterback B.J. Daniels, the rookie seventh-round pick from South Florida didn’t participate in the afternoon practice. Daniels was in the weight room…
Colin Kaepernick will play more in 49ers’ third preseason game
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Expect to see at least a little bit more of quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the 49ers’ third preseason game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The 49ers starting quarterback has played only one series in each of the team’s first two…
Eric Reid will receive time with the first-team defense this week
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Rookie safety Eric Reid seems to be inching closer to earning the 49ers starting free safety job. Craig Dahl started for the second straight preseason game on Friday, but Reid’s continued impressive play led coach Jim Harbaugh to say the…
Transcripts: Harbaugh, Kaepernick impressed by Daniels’ finish
Friday, August 16, 2013
Here are the post-game transcripts from coach Jim Harbaugh and Colin Kaepernick after Friday’s 15-13 win at Kansas City, starting with Harbaugh: What were your thoughts on B.J. Daniels?: “He’s doing his job. He did good and competed. He ran…
Jenkins not feeling added pressure to perform in second preseason game
Thursday, August 15, 2013
A.J. Jenkins said he’s feeling no pressure as the 49ers wide receiver prepares for the team’s second preseason game. Jenkins had a rough preseason opener, which followed last year’s rookie campaign in which the first-round pick appeared in only three…
Reuniting with Alex Smith on a remote, Missouri campus
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Wearing the same buzz cut and close-cropped beard from his 49ers days, Alex Smith looked happy. He’s a starting quarterback again. End of story. Actually, it’s just the beginning of a new chapter, one with the Chiefs. Two days before…
Marlon Moore, former Cowboys fan, looks for big role with 49ers
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Marlon Moore jumped at the jump to sign with the 49ers this offseason, but it’s not because the Sacramento native grew up rooting for the red and gold. He wasn’t a Raiders fan either. He actually grew up a Cowboys…
Practice notes: Brown returns; Jenkins blanked deep; Smiths looking solid
Monday, August 12, 2013
UPDATED After missing the past two practices for an undisclosed injury, cornerback Tarell Brown rejoined his teammates for Monday’s training-camp workout. Brown is the incumbent starter at right cornerback, which is where Nnamdi Asomugha lined up in his absence. –…
Deep thoughts: Lockette feels ready to climb up depth chart
Monday, August 12, 2013
Ricardo Lockette believes his speed literally can separate him from the 49ers’ pack of wide receiver hopefuls. “Without a doubt,” Lockette said Monday. “All of us work hard and all of us have speed. But at the same time it’s…
TE Davis thrilled with Kaepernick’s progress, especially on deep passes
Monday, August 12, 2013
Vernon Davis attributed his chemistry with Alex Smith the past two seasons, in part, to sharing a hotel room at training camp. This camp, Davis doesn’t have a roommate, and he has a new starting quarterback in Colin Kaepernick. That…
Colt McCoy (stinger) back as full participant at practice, Vance McDonald doesn’t suit up
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Backup quarterback Colt McCoy was a full participant at practice a day after working in a limited fashion. He suffered a stinger against the Broncos. Tight end Vance McDonald did not practice. He was suited up at Saturday’s practice but…
Aldon Smith pressures Manning, swaps jerseys with Miller
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Aldon Smith, a fan of English soccer club Manchester United, took a page out of the soccer playbook and exchanged jerseys with Denver Broncos counterpart Von Miller after Thursday’s exhibition opener. It was Smith’s first jersey swap, and it came…
Final: Starters fare well before 49ers backups key 10-6 defeat
Thursday, August 8, 2013
For exhibition openers, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh came away “happy” with Thursday night’s one-series cameos of his starting units. Colin Kaepernick completed all four of his passes. Linemen blocked well for LaMichael James’ runs. Then the 49ers defense kept Peyton…
Kaepernick with different agenda than 49ers other quarterbacks in exhibition opener
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Playing in the 49ers first exhibition game is all about shaking off the rust for starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick. For the other quarterbacks on the roster, the game offers an opportunity to bolster their stock. Coach Jim…
‘Great Brit’ Okoye enjoying being a ‘bad football player’
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Next up in Lawrence Okoye’s crash course in football – American football – comes the 49ers’ preseason opener Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. Okoye, a former British Olympic discus thrower, might be the most intriguing player among the 2,880…
Roger Craig tabbed to launch Candlestick’s farewell festivities
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
(Post by Dan Brown) As the 49ers prepare to say goodbye to Candlestick Park, they’re welcoming back bygone stars to countdown the stadium’s greatest moments. Expect to see Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Dwight Clark and others as season progresses. Roger…
FS Dahl, DT Dobbs slated to start in exhibition opener
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Craig Dahl will draw the start at free safety and Demarcus Dobbs will take the place of injured defensive tackle Justin Smith in the 49ers’ exhibition opener Thursday against the Denver Broncos, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said. Dahl has been…
Kaepernick-Boldin combo coming along like 49ers need
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
(Post by Jimmy Durkin) Lost in the awe of Colin Kaepernick’s athletic ability is how good of a quarterback he is, new 49ers receiver Anquan Boldin said. “From the outside looking in, you hear about how athletic he is,”…
iPad playbook helping McCoy seize No. 2 QB role
Saturday, August 3, 2013
No one is benefitting more from the 49ers’ new iPad-version playbook than quarterback Colt McCoy, Colin Kaepernick’s new backup this coming season. All 90 players received iPads at training camp, and McCoy is constantly using his to study the 49ers’…
Carter, Schmidt waived to make room for WR tandem
Friday, August 2, 2013
Wide receivers Austin Collie and Lavelle Hawkins officially have been ushered onto the 49ers’ roster. In corresponding moves, the team waived Sherman Carter, an undrafted rookie center from Tennessee State, and Colton Schmidt, an undrafted punter/kicker from UC Davis. Cornerback…
Kaepernick not focused on 49ers’ safety competition
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Colin Kaepernick isn’t taking it upon himself to determine which 49ers safety has what it takes to replace Dashon Goldson. But Kaepernick attacked C.J. Spillman’s deep coverage on back-to-back passes in Tuesday’s practice, resulting in completions to Vernon Davis and…
Ex-49ers Rice, Sanders to help usher in new draft format for Pro Bowl
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
(UPDATED) The Pro Bowl is a changing, and the 49ers should take notice since they’ve had nine players selected each of the last two seasons. Gone is the AFC vs. NFC format. Instead, players will be drafted by the two…
Gore: ‘I train like I still want to be ‘The Man.’ I’m not ready to pass the baton’
Monday, July 29, 2013
Frank Gore sat on a shaded, concrete stairway next to the 49ers locker room for his interview. Barely a minutes into our session, he asked how he looked in his first practice of training camp, his first as a 30-year-old…
Receiver roulette: Williams tweaks hamstring, Patton dons cast, Jenkins struggles
Saturday, July 27, 2013
The 49ers’ early battle at wide receiver endured some unsettling twists Saturday, most notably Kyle Williams sustaining a hamstring injury that sidelined him most of practice. Williams declared himself “fine” afterward, adding he also was relieved at how his surgically…
Practice report, Day 1: Justin Smith, Anquan Boldin look in familiar, All-Pro form
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Justin Smith looked like, well, good ol’ Justin Smith again as he raced toward Colin Kaepernick in the 49ers’ first practice of training camp. Gone was Smith’s cumbersome arm brace he required late last season for a partially torn triceps,…
Money run: Contract year for 23 players on this 90-man roster
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Of the 90 players who reported to 49ers training camp Wednesday, 23 are not under contract for next season, not to mention a handful of young stars are poised for contract extensions. Those pending free agents include: cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha,…
Rookie TE McDonald eager to block in camp
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Vance McDonald has heard his coaches loud and clear the past two days, which happen to be the first two practices he’s been in pads and allowed to truly contact defenders. “They’ve tried to teach me to use arm and…
Reid has nose for contact as camp revs up
Monday, July 22, 2013
Safety Eric Reid gladly welcomed his first practice in pads with the 49ers on Monday, even if it resulted in a small cut across the bridge of his nose. “That’s my favorite thing about football,” Reid, this year’s first-round draft…
CB Rose waived as rookies, select vets report to camp
Friday, July 19, 2013
Former Tulsa cornerback Lowell Rose was waived Friday as fellow 49ers rookies and select veterans reported to training camp. The 49ers have eight other cornerbacks on their roster, including all five from last season’s NFC Championship team, as well as…
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