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LB Brooks avoids assault charges; DA cites four factors, including Divens’ $1 million request

Staring linebacker Ahmad Brooks won’t be charged with an alleged June 8 assault on teammate Lamar Divens, as announced Wednesday by Santa Clara County’s district attorney office. According to Tracey Kaplan’s story about the prosecutors’ decision, four factors led to…

Justin Smith transcript: ‘They wanted me here, I wanted to be here, so that makes it easy’

Fresh off signing a two-year extension that he negotiated himself with the 49ers, Justin Smith met briefly with the media at team headquarters Wednesday. Here is a transcript, highlighted by his thoughts on the process, on his future and the…

Willis (with transcript): ‘I learned this camp you don’t have to move as fast if you’re smarter’

(Guest post by Jimmy Durkin) Patrick Willis said he’s in the best shape of his career as the 49ers’ Pro Bowl linebacker enters his seventh NFL season. “I really feel mentally and physically, I’m in the best shape that I’ve…

Kaepernick doesn’t pin St. Louis loss on any tipped signals

(Updated with full Kaepernick transcript below) Colin Kaepernick refused to blame his first loss as the 49ers starting quarterback on any tips the St. Louis Rams may have had in recognizing the 49ers’ pre-snap tendencies last December. “There were things…

Asomugha adjusting well to defense that ‘fits me’

Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugh hasn’t need much time to grow fondly of his new surroundings with the 49ers. After two sub-par seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Asomugha sounds as encouraged as he’s ever been in his 10-year career, which started with…

Rookie TE McDonald catching on to 49ers and Bay Area: proposes on Golden Gate Bridge

Rookie tight end Vance McDonald wasn’t even a month into his 49ers tenure when a San Francisco landmark became a key chapter in his life history. McDonald proposed on the Golden Gate Bridge last month to his long-time girlfriend, Kendi…

CB Brown will break from Texas training to attend minicamp

Cornerback Tarell Brown plans on joining his 49ers teammates for the first time this offseason when mandatory minicamp is held next week. His past absences stem from a desire to train at home in Texas rather than any brewing contract…

Mangini makes debut as 49ers consultant

Eric Mangini would like a third shot as a head coach but for now he’s excited about his “evolving” duties as a senior offensive consultant. Mangini signed a two-year deal after first meeting with Harbaugh and the 49ers’ staff during…

OTA report: Boldin among those absent; Fleming hurts knee; Davis hustles

Wide receiver Anquan Boldin was not in attendance with his 49ers teammates at Tuesday’s practice, and neither coach Jim Harbaugh nor a team spokesman would reveal Boldin’s whereabouts. A day earlier, Boldin posted his regrets about missing a visit Wednesday…

Kap and Gown: 49ers QB is surprise speaker at his alma mater’s high school graduation

Colin Kaepernick made a surprise visit to his alma mater’s graduation ceremony Thursday night, the 49ers star quarterback showing up at Turlock’s Pitman High to honor the graduates and a former coach who’s retiring. “I had to come back to…

WR Williams recovering well from ACL tear, eager to ‘get in mix more’ at training camp

Another offseason means another recovery session for 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams. A year ago, he mentally bounced back from his punt-return gaffes in an NFC Championship game loss to the New York Giants. These days, Williams is physically progressing…

49ers star Brent Jones recounts rise from training camp scrub to Bay Area HOF

Hey, everyone. It’s Dan Brown (@mercbrownie) with a guest post for Cam Inman. If you need me directly, dbrown@mercurynews.com.  # # # All of the fringe players fighting for a roster spot at 49ers OTAs this week can take inspiration…

Few starters still absent as OTAs resume; Gore, Staley do individual conditioning

The 49ers’ second week of organized team activities began Tuesday without any sight of linebacker NaVorro Bowman, cornerback Tarell Brown, center Jonathan Goodwin, right tackle Anthony Davis and injured wide receivers Michael Crabtree and Mario Manningham. Running back Frank Gore…

Draft moves to May, rest of 2014 offseason schedule is status quo

The NFL has pushed next year’s draft back to May 8-10, and if  you’re looking for a historical perspective, the 49ers fared quite well in 1984 when a draft was last held entirely in May. Among the 49ers’ draft class…

Free agent LB Grant apologizes for PED suspension

Free agent linebacker Larry Grant, who played the past two seasons with the 49ers, has apologized for violating the league’s performance-enhancing-drug policy and drawing a four-game suspension last month. Grant said Monday he “never knowingly” took a banned substance, the…

Updated: Second-round picks McDonald, Carradine now under contract

Tight end Vance McDonald and defensive tackle Tank Carradine, the 49ers’ two second-round draft picks, have signed their four-year contracts, the team announced Thursday. Still unsigned are safety Eric Reid (first round), outside linebacker Corey Lemonier (third round) and running…

Bowman on ESPN: ‘Guys are going to have to step up, and we have that type of team’

NaVorro Bowman wasn’t seen at practice Wednesday, but a day later, he posted an Instagram picture of himself getting dental work done, and then he appeared (by phone) on ESPN’s “NFL32.” The hot topic remains Michael Crabtree’s Achilles injury that…

Manningham on his knee: ‘I’m not rushing it but I am going hard on my knee’

Mario Manningham paused from his own injury rehabilitation Thursday to rally 49ers teammates in the wake of Michael Crabtree’s Achilles tear. “It’s sad to see somebody get hurt that’s a great value to our team,” Manningham told SiriusXM NFL Radio,…

Practice notes: Attendance intrigue, Kaepernick looks solid, Culliver gives up TD

Michael Crabtree wasn’t the only noticeably absent player from today’s practice at organized team activities, though he was the only one undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles. Nine other potential starters were missing, giving a split-squad feel to the workout,…

Harbaugh transcript: ‘We do not anticipate that it will be season ending’

Here is what coach Jim Harbaugh said to the media after Wednesday’s practice, the first session of organized team activities with media access (transcript provided by the 49ers): Opening statement: “[WR] Michael Crabtree underwent surgery to repair his Achilles tendon,…

WR Patton becomes sixth of 11 draft picks to sign

Wide receiver Quinton Patton has signed a four-year contract, the 49ers announced before Wednesday’s organized team activities. Financial terms were not immediately available. Patton was a fourth-round selection (128th overall) out of Louisiana Tech. He is the sixth of the…

49ers sign undrafted rookie FB

The 49ers signed undrafted fullback Jason Schepler to a three-year contract Tuesday. Schepler, 23, played collegiately for Northern Illinois. He impressed the 49ers enough during a tryout basis at their three-day rookie mini camp last week to warrant a contract…

49ers rookie minicamp: Eric Reid comes from football family; B.J. Daniels learning new skills

Hey, everyone. It’s Dan Brown filling in for Cam Inman. If you need me: @mercbrownie or dbrown@mercurynews.com. Away we go … First up: Here’s a link to my story on 49ers’ first-rounder Eric Reid. He’s the second member of his…

Patton looks fantastic in afternoon practice

Quinton Patton won the practice, or so it seemed as the 49ers allowed the media to watch Friday’s afternoon session in its entirety to cap the first day of rookie minicamp. Patton, a fourth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech,…

Harbaugh transcript: ‘We’ve got a good-looking team right now, already’

Here is what 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said to the media after the first practice of a three-day rookie minicamp (transcript supplied by the 49ers): How did everything look out there? “Good. Excitement’s in the air. Our team got bigger.…

Okoye on his football debut: ‘I got a couple calls wrong but it’s part of the learning process’

One practice into his football career, former British Olympic discus thrower Lawrence Okoye is excited to forge ahead in his improbable bid for a 49ers roster spot. Okoye wasn’t the only rookie making mistakes as their three-day minicamp got underway…

DL Carradine eager to return from knee injury

Defensive lineman Cornellius “Tank” Carradine is among a handful of injured players not cleared to participate in the 49ers three-day rookie mini camp that started Friday. In the interim, Carradine is finding other ways to assimilate to the NFL as…

Patton has meet-and-greet with Kaepernick after first practice

Wide receiver Quinton Patton’s first meaningful route in a 49ers uniform was Friday’s bee line to meet quarterback Colin Kaepernick. “I spoke to him while he was working out,” said Patton, a fourth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech. “I…

Five draft picks inked to long-term deals

The 49ers locked up almost half their draft class by signing five players to four-year contracts Friday. The 49ers selected 11 players in the NFL draft in April. The five that signed are: QB B.J. Daniels, OT Carter Bykowski, DT…

Name tag: Levi’s buys naming rights for 49ers’ new home in Santa Clara

Some 140 years ago, Levi Strauss combined with a tailor from Reno, Jacob Davis, to develop blue jeans. Sometime in 2014, a quarterback from the University of Nevada-Reno, Colin Kaepernick, will lead the 49ers into Levi’s Stadium. A press conference…

49ers have reason to root for Chiefs to do well

The 49ers will receive a 2014 second-round draft pick as compensation for trading quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs as long as the Chiefs win at least eight games. According to SI.com, the draft pick is a third-rounder…

Anthony Davis’ older brother to audition at next week’s rookie camp

Andre Davis, the older brother of 49ers right tackle Anthony Davis, will participate in the 49ers’ rookie minicamp next week on a tryout basis. Davis’ audition was confirmed by his and his brother’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Also expected to try…

Baalke, Harbaugh excited about draft crop, especially Lattimore

Arguably the two highest-profile member of this year’s incoming rookies are one who may not play in 2012 (South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore) and one who has never played football (British Olympic discus thrower Lawrence Okoye). The 49ers are,…

Fourth round: Lousiana Tech WR Patton adds to vertical game, return options

(Updated with full transcript below) With seven picks to burn on the draft’s final day, the 49ers deployed their first one Saturday on Louisiana Tech wide receiver Quinton Patton. Patton, selected in the fourth round (No. 128 overall), should provide…

Baalke transcript: ‘No. 1 thing with Tank is getting him healthy, ready to play’

Here is what general manager Trent Baalke said in his news conference after Friday’s second and third rounds of the draft: How do you guys envision DT Cornellius “Tank” Carradine as far as where he’ll play? Is he a defensive…

Current roster features 13 first-round picks, 22 undrafted players

Thursday night’s action in the NFL draft will feature only first-round draft selections, a fraternity that represents the second-largest cast of players on the 49ers’ roster The 49ers tout 13 players who entered the NFL as first-round draft picks, including…

Take a number: For Boldin, it’s No. 81 that belonged to Celek (and T.O.)

Anquan Boldin is the latest wide receiver who’ll try succeeding in Terrell Owens’ old No. 81 . Tight end Garrett Celek most recently wore that number last season as a surprisingly effective, undrafted rookie. While Celek now dons No. 88,…

Kaepernick trying to become the ‘complete package’

Colin Kaepernick entered the 49ers media trailer Wednesday with a black T-shirt that defined his emergence last season: “Dual Threat.” After using his powerful arm and nimble legs to help guide the 49ers to the Super Bowl, Kaepernick is back…

Baalke impressed by Kaepernick’s offseason work

Colin Kaepernick’s offseason work hasn’t gone unnoticed, even though the 49ers quarterback is only two months into a seven-month haul before the season opener. General manager Trent Baalke praised Kaepernick’s training regimen, then identified a few areas where Kaepernick can…

Baalke on draft trades: ‘The wheeling and dealing can start at any time’

General manager Trent Baalke insisted Wednesday the 49ers are “not a need-based drafting team.” That should hold true next week: the reigning NFC champs don’t have many needs to address with their 13 picks. That war chest of picks gives…

Offseason program up and running (and benching and lifting and stretching and rehabbing)

Some 2 ½ months after losing in the Super Bowl, the 49ers reconvened Monday for voluntary workouts as part of their nine-week offseason program. Players are restricted to strength and conditioning, as well as physical rehabilitation, over the next two…

Joe Montana tees off on TIger Woods’ rule controversy

Joe Montana, a relative newcomer to Twitter, needed way more than 140 characters to lash out at Saturday’s Masters controversy regarding Tiger Woods’ scorecard. Woods received a two-stroke penalty Saturday morning for an improper drop on the 15th hole of…

LB Gooden tweets out retirement plan amid free-agency tour

Tavares Gooden, a key member of the 49ers’ special teams since 2011, indicated on Twitter that his five-year career may be coming to an end. But that’s not an official statement, his agent said. Gooden is an unrestricted free agent,…

Q&A with Asomugha

I caught up with the newest 49er, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, today as he escorted 20 high school students on a tour of the Cal campus as part of his annual event through his foundation. Here is what he had to…

49ers sign CB Asomugha

Former All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha signed a one-year deal with the 49ers on Tuesday, bolstering a secondary that struggled against the pass in the postseason. The deal first was reported by ESPN. The 49ers have not confirmed the signing. Asomugha…

WR Williams back on the run after ACL tear

Kyle Williams provided a positive update Tuesday on his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. “Ran today first time since surgery and felt great #speed,” the 49ers’ wideout posted on his Twitter account, @KyleWilliams_10. It’s been four months since…

Ex-49ers DT Adams announces retirement on great YouTube video

Anthony Adams, who began his NFL career with the 49ers in 2003, has announced his retirement with modern-day flair: via a hilarious YouTube video. The defensive tackle’s nine-year career actually came to an end a year ago, when the Chicago…

Three compensatory picks raises 49ers’ war chest to 14 draft choices

(Update: An NFL spokesman referred to the last sentence of the following explanation as to why Adam Snyder’s departure to the Cardinals wasn’t listed as a reason for the 49ers’ compensatory rewards: Compensatory free agents are determined by a formula…

Bengals’ Lewis: ‘What did Randy Moss do for those guys last year? He did nothing’

In explaining the Cincinnati Bengals’ free agency strategy, coach Marvin Lewis used Randy Moss’ 2012 comeback with the 49ers as Exhibit A why veterans aren’t necessarily better targets. Lewis told the Cincinnati Enquirer at Sunday’s NFL owners’ meetings in Arizona:…

Asomugha, 49ers haven’t had ‘serious’ discussions; he’ll reportedly visit Saints next

Nnamdi Asomugha’s visit Thursday to the 49ers has not produced “serious” contract talks, nor are any expected until the veteran cornerback completes his free agent visits, a source indicated Sunday. Asomugha is slated to meet Sunday with the New Orleans…
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