Vernon Davis makes a fingertip grab in the Super Bowl against the Ravens.
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Crabtree on debuting season in Dallas: ‘It’s going to be a party’
Monday, June 16, 2014
The 49ers' season-opening visit to the Dallas Cowboys is less than three months away, and Michael Crabtree vowed that he's bringing his "army" with him to AT&T Stadium.
Crabtree hosted his annual youth football camp Saturday in his native Dallas. Frank Gore was among the 49ers teammates who showed up to help, as did Perrish Cox and Quinton Patton, plus Denver Broncos pass rusher Von Miller.
"Dallas. I'm excited. Can't wait," Crabtree told Fox4. "I'm bringing the whole army with me. We're going to have fun. It's going to be a party."
Gore on opening with the Cowboys: "It's great. Hopefully we do what we do best, win, and start the season out right."
Jimmie Ward: 49ers’ first-round pick has overcome weighty matters
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Northern Illinois defensive end George Rainey laughed dismissively after he’d sized up the true freshman with big dreams and a bantamweight body.
It was 2010 and barely recruited Jimmie Ward had just arrived on campus carrying 168 pounds and a quiet confidence: The 19-year-old believed he’d play during his first season.
Rainey, then in his second year, was redshirted as a true freshman. And if he wasn’t good enough to suit up, he was certain the shrimp-sized safety wouldn’t see the field any time soon.
“He started coming around and I’m thinking ‘Does this dude really think he’s going to play? He weighs 110. He’s never going to play,’” Rainey said. “And I’d tell him that: ‘You’re not about to play, dude. You’re not even big enough.’”
Four years, 320 tackles, 11 interceptions and armfuls of awards later, Rainey happily admits to his suspect scouting report. Ward played in all 14 games as a true freshman and had a school-record three blocked punts. And he played so well as a starter in his final three seasons the 49ers grabbed him in the first round of last month’s draft to play nickel cornerback and serve as a back-up safety.
At a bar in Berkeley, a onetime skeptic was nearly sobbing when Ward went No. 30 overall.
49ers mini-camp: Phase 2 of a laid-back offseason?
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Last year’s offseason was completely different than this year’s offseason. Last year was strenuous. Jim Harbaugh made every practice extremely competitive. Players got hurt. Michael Crabtree blew out his Achilles’ tendon right away. So, Harbaugh created an open competition for the No.2 WR job. That didn’t work out so well. Quinton Patton broke his finger during training camp.
49ers must determine what value to place on Flowers
Friday, June 13, 2014
Chris Culliver is working out daily at the 49ers’ practice facility. But after missing last season with a torn ACL, the team has not cleared him for 11-on-11 work.
Culliver and Tramaine Brock are likely to be the 49ers’ starting cornerbacks this season. Chris Cook, who had problems on and off the field in his four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, could make a challenge for a starting job.
Brandon Flowers is coming off his first Pro Bowl. Ironically, it came after what was widely regarded as a down year for him.
His Left Foot: LB Skuta has healthy outlook after pain-filled 2013
Friday, June 13, 2014
Last season, Dan Skuta had a sack in the divisional playoffs against the Panthers and added another in the NFC Championship Game in Seattle. Now, he’s looking forward to seeing what he can do while playing with a left foot that doesn’t hurt like hell.
Kaepernick: ‘It’s time for football’
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Colin Kaepernick, who two months ago asserted that fans’ faith in him was not misplaced, reacted Thursday to the completion of the investigation in Miami in which it was determined there was no evidence of a crime.
The 49ers quarterback wrote on Twitter:
“As I said from day one, I would never do the things that were made up about me. I'm glad this issue is resolved. It's time for football.
The State Attorney’s Office concluded there was no evidence of a crime involving Kaepernick, 49ers receiver Quinton Patton or Seattle receiver Ricardo Lockette. The three men stayed together in a high-rise Miami apartment while working out together at the beginning of the offseason.
Fangio: Injury will hurt first-round pick early
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Last year, Eric Reid, the defensive back the 49ers selected in the first round, was a contributor starting in Week 1.
This year, Jimmie Ward, the defensive back the 49ers selected in the first round, is facing an initial challenge in his quest to mirror Reid’s instant impact.
After undergoing foot surgery in March, Ward has not been participating in offseason practices and is not expected to take the field until the start of training camp July 23.
The emergence of Brandon Lloyd complicates the receiver picture
Thursday, June 12, 2014
The most significant development in the 49ers’ silly season is the play of wide receiver Brandon Lloyd. He has dominated workouts with his savvy, acrobatic catches, Velcro fingers and pristine route running. The greatest praise of his work came from linebacker Patrick Willis, who already has Lloyd making the team.
“I know that we played him, he got behind our defensive backs a few times. But when you see him on film, I swear I don’t know how he comes out of the breaks, comes off his start, as fast as he does,” Willis said after a recent organized team activity practice. “We’re glad to have him on our team and I know he’s going to make some plays for us.”
Lloyd is also savvy off the field, seeking out quarterback Colin Kaepernick and head coach Jim Harbaugh for lengthy discussions. The question is, if Brandon Lloyd makes the team, who doesn’t?
Sophomore slump? Why Fangio doesn’t foresee one for Reid
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Good news, 49ers fans: Eric Reid won’t need a bigger helmet this season.
That is, success hasn’t swelled the former first-round pick’s head after a stellar rookie season made possible by a blend of talent and intangibles.
The topic came up today during a lengthy sit-down interview with 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio (for a feature story this summer).
In detailing his career, Fangio, who is in his 30th season in professional football, said two players he’s coached, late linebacker Sam Mills and 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis, became great because they always approached the game as if they were on the roster bubble.
In other words, they combined awesome talent with an overachiever mentality.
Harbaugh expects Davis, Boone to attend mandatory minicamp
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
he “voluntary” phase of the 49ers’ offseason program concludes this week.
The 49ers wrap up the official nine-week program next week with a mandatory three-day minicamp in Santa Clara, which runs Tuesday through Thursday, June 19.
Tight end Vernon Davis and guard Alex Boone have not taken part in the offseason program as they seek leverage for new contracts. Both men have two years remaining on their deals.
When asked if he expected Davis to take part in the mandatory camp, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh on Tuesday answered, “Uh, I’d expect that, yeah.”
Davis has been vague when answering questions about whether he plans to attend. "If it's mandatory, I think I should be there,” Davis said last week. Boone has made no statement about his absence.
James wants to be elite returner, but not return specialist
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
LaMichael James did not field any punts as a rookie in 2012. Last season, he took over in the middle of the season after Kyle Williams lost his handle on the return chores and was released.
“I want to return kicks,” James said Tuesday after a voluntary 49ers offseason practice. “I do feel like I can be one of the best in the league at it. I need to embrace that role right now. I really want to be the best at it.”
He is striving to be an elite return man in the NFL, but he has no interest in being a return specialist.
Jonathan Martin returns to practice for 49ers
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Jonathan Martin returned to practice this week for the San Francisco 49ers after missing more than three weeks recovering from a of mononucleosis.
Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin (71) stands on the sidelines during the Dolphins' NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami. Martin, the offensive tackle at the center of the Dolphins' bullying scandal, has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers. The Dolphins announced the deal Tuesday night, March 11, 2014, on the first day of NFL free agency. Martin's move cross country brings him back to the Bay Area to be reunited with his former Stanford coach, Jim Harbaugh.
QB guru Whitfield to spend summer with 49ers
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Jim Harbaugh, often referred to as the Quarterback Whisperer, will spend the summer with another noted developer of quarterback talent.
George Whitfield, 36, a quarterback coach whose pre-draft clients have included Carolina’s Cam Newton, Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck and Cleveland’s Johnny Manziel, joined the 49ers as an intern Monday as part of the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship. Whitfield will be with the team through training camp.
Harbaugh got to know Whitfield, who lives in San Diego, when he was the head coach at the University of San Diego from 2004-06. In 2007, Whitfield was an intern with the Chargers under offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, who was Harbaugh’s quarterbacks coach at the University of Michiga
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.”
Davis has said he’s skipping the voluntary offseason workouts to enhance his “brand,” which includes promoting San Francisco-based Fantex, which bought 10 percent of Davis’ future earnings as part of a stock program.
– Wideout Anquan Boldin and cornerback Eric Wright were not seen at practice. Several players did individual conditioning, including Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Jon Baldwin, C.J. Spillman, Anthony Davis, Chris Culliver and Jimmie Ward.
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 out
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 finish Tuesday’s practice.
“I’m doing everything I can to put myself in the position to be out there with the starters, whether it being in nickel or base,” Cook said.
Cook is lining up at right cornerback while Tramaine Brock is on the left side. Potential starter Chris Culliver is being limited to individual drills while he returns from a 2013 knee injury. First-round draft pick Jimmie Ward is also being kept out of team activity while he recovers from March foot surgery.
Cook played his previous four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings before signing a one-year deal with the 49ers.
OTAs: Rough day for 49ers passing game
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Let’s just say, the 49ers’ passing game showed a lot of room for improvement during practice Tuesday afternoon.
Wide receivers Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree, Stevie Johnson and Quinton Patton did not take part in practice, though Crabtree, Johnson and Patton ran routes during warmups. Veteran Brandon Lloyd also saw limited time during the practice session.
Tight end Vernon Davis still has not made an appearance at the team’s offseason program due to his dissatisfaction over his contract.
Dalton on Kap contract: ‘I feel the same way; I’m confident’
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
In the wake of the extension signed by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, one of the biggest questions being kicked around is what the deal will mean for other quarterbacks whose contracts are close to expiring.
The contract came after just 23 starts and can be worth up to $126 million over seven years, but has numerous outs for the 49ers and de-escalators that can drop the total value well below the $126 million figure. Andy Dalton, one of the quarterbacks who is looking for a new contract, says he’s less concerned about the numbers than the fact that the 49ers and Kaepernick were able to find middle ground and get a deal done.
“I think the biggest thing is it got done,” Dalton said, via NFL.com. “That’s one thing that you see — they took the time and were able to find a middle ground and get it done. I’m hopeful that’ll happen for me soon.”
49ers GM Baalke a stickler for taking care of details
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
General manager Trent Baalke is a complex person. He gathers information about others -- and other teams -- while refusing to let information about the 49ers to escape from the walls of their Santa Clara offices.
He is not warm. He despises small talk. And he is meticulous and tidy.
Greg Bedard of MMQB, in his spot-on profile of Baalke, writes:
“If Baalke lacks anything, it’s charisma. What most people see is what they get. He’s borderline OCD about working out and maintaining his physical appearance. He’s a neat-freak who organizes reporters’ recording devices by size before starting press conferences.”
And that immediately made me recall my favorite Baalke story.
Lawrence Okoye: Could Great Brit be big hit on special teams?
Monday, June 9, 2014
As a defensive lineman, football neophyte Lawrence Okoye is understandably still learning about leverage and hand placement. However, Okoye, the onetime British rugby player and Olympic discus thrower, appears to be a quicker study in a role that doesn’t require mastering as much technique: kickoff-coverage kamikaze.
Last week, Okoye, 6-foot-6 and 304 pounds, drew cheers from his teammates when he tracked down 188-pound cornerback Darryl Morris in a special-teams drill. Why all the hooting and hollering? Morris ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at his pro day last year.
“Fun to watch, wasn’t it?” Jim Harbaugh said. “A big, 300-and-however-many-pound guy running down on the kickoffs. I’d love to see it.”
What to expect from the 49ers’s rookie WR Ellington this season [Exclusive]
Monday, June 9, 2014
I have always felt that drafting a receiver too early in the draft is a high-risk proposition, especially for the 49ers. Not everyone can be Jerry Rice after all, as we learned so quickly with JJ Stokes. …
49ers still have breathing room under salary cap
Sunday, June 8, 2014
With Colin Kaepernick's extension and the signing of Blake Costanzo, the 49ers still have several million dollars in cap space. What does it mean for Vernon Davis and Alex Boone?
49ers’ rookie WR Ellington has run lifelong ‘go’ route
Friday, June 6, 2014
Even before Bruce Ellington could walk, his mother was struck by her baby’s ability to move.
“Oh, Bruce squirmed and he squirmed a lot. It was actually hard to carry him,” Gwen Ellington said, laughing. “I had to quit work and stay home because Bruce moved so much.”
Over the next two decades, Bruce’s coaches and teammates came to realize what Gwen already knew: The kid is in constant motion.
Before the wide receiver was selected in the fourth round by the 49ers last month, Ellington’s energy – and athleticism – allowed him to cram two careers into his four years at South Carolina. He was the starting point guard on the basketball team for three seasons and played three more on the Gamecocks’ football team, earning first-team all-SEC honors in 2013.
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… Continue Reading
Davis ‘just waiting’ on 49ers for contract extension he’s wanted since 2013 season
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Vernon Davis’ pursuit of a new contract dates back to well before his absence from the 49ers’ voluntary workouts. Davis said he approached the 49ers last season about restructuring his contract that expires after the 2015 season. “They said they… Continue Reading
49ers ‘won’ the contract, but did Kaepernick offer much resistance?
Thursday, June 5, 2014
When asked Wednesday if the financial comfort provided by his six-year contract extension could dull his maniacal work ethic, Colin Kaepernick offered a standard pro-athlete line: It’s not about the money.
“I don’t think my motivation is money driven,” Kaepernick said. “I think it’s driven by the success I can have on the field. Not necessarily for myself, but with my teammates. And, this just gives me all the more reason to go out and try to prove that I can live up to the expectations. I can try to help this organization win as many Super Bowls as possible.”
Colin KaepernickAthlete tripe? Perhaps not in this case. Kaepernick’s extension, which is worth up to $126 million with a record $61 million in guarantees, is actually quite team-friendly when the details are laid out. ProFootballTalk.com first reported the contract specifics on Wednesday night.
Kaepernick’s mega-deal actually has little risk for 49ers
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Colin Kaepernick has a brand new monster contract, but 49ers president Paraag Marathe was keen to leave the team flexibility in its construction.
Stock answer: Vernon Davis focused on building his ‘brand’
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Davis, 30, who has skipped the team’s voluntary offseason program because of dissatisfaction with his contract, is seeking an extension that would allow him to finish his career with the same team that drafted him in 2006. He has two years remaining on a six-year, $42.7 million extension he signed in 2010.
Kap: ‘My expectation is to win a Super Bowl every year’
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
What kind of sense of relief does getting this done, and getting it done in June, give you going into the season?
“I think everyone’s very excited about it. I think not only my agents, Scott [Smith] and Jason [Bernstein], but [49ers team president] Paraag [Marathe] and [49ers director of football administration and analytics] Brian [Hampton] and the 49ers organization put a lot of hard work in to making sure we got this done as soon as possible.”
This is a big deal obviously so it’s going to come with a lot of big pressure. What do you see yourself accomplishing over these next seven years?
“Trying to win as many Super Bowls as I can. I think that’s your goal as a player is to try to win the Super Bowl every year that you’re playing. Granted, that’s not necessarily realistic to win it every single year. But, that’s what your goal is.”
Vernon Davis closely watching Jimmy Graham’s contract situation
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Vernon Davis on Wednesday admitted he was watching Jimmy Graham's contract situation closely and was rooting for the Saints tight end, er, wide receiver to come out a winner. The Saints placed the franchise tag on Graham this year at the tight end rate. He argues that he should be tagged as a receiver, a figure nearly $5.3 million greater.
Vernon Davis would benifit if fellow tight end Jimmy Graham gets the contract he desires.
49ers sign Kaepernick to blockbuster deal through 2020
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
The 49ers and Colin Kaepernick agreed to an extension Wednesday that keeps the quarterback under contract through the 2020 season.
Boone’s decision indicates determination to get new deal
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
If the 49ers and guard Alex Boone do not reach a contract extension, history suggests he might be prepared for a long holdout that could even carry over into the regular season.
Boone, 27, is the 38th-highest paid guard in the NFL, and the 49ers have him under contract for two more seasons for a total cost of $3.7 million. Boone is not attending the voluntary offseason program as he seeks a new contract. He would be subject to nearly $70,000 in fines if he does not attend the mandatory minicamp June 17-19.
On the open market, Boone could fetch a hefty salary as a guard. And during his two seasons as a starting guard, he has suggested he still might be better-suited to play tackle. Another team could view him as a starting tackle and be willing to pay even more of a premium for his services.
OTA notes: Josh Johnson steps up as wide receivers go down
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
The catch of the day in Tuesday’s OTA session was turned in not by a wide receiver or a tight end but by a quarterback. Lined up as a wideout during seven-on-seven drills, Josh Johnson had a dazzling reception along the end line of the end zone on a ball he wrestled from rookie corner Dontae Johnson.
Josh Johnson pulled double duty Tuesday -- throwing a few touchdown passes and catching one as well.
McDonald impressed with Mangini’s perspective
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
The tight ends have been told not to expect to see No. 85 on the 49ers practice field for a while.
Vernon Davis’ indefinite absence in the 49ers’ voluntary offseason program while his agent seeks a new contract has certainly not gone unnoticed. Without Davis’ presence, the 49ers tight ends have looked toward a new leader.
New tight ends coach Eric Mangini has brought a different perspective in his first offseason of coaching a position on offense.
Vance McDonald admitted he worried about being coached by someone with no experience coaching his position. But he said he has already learned a lot from Mangini, a former defensive coordinator who had stints as head coach of the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns. Mangini joined Jim Harbaugh's staff last season as “senior offensive consultant.”
OTA Notes: Kaepernick misses open receivers, Lloyd impresses Harbaugh and Willis, Johnson beats Johnson for a TD, and more
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
SANTA CLARA – This is what stood out to me at Tuesday’s OTA.
THE GOOD
1. Brandon Lloyd: Best receiver on the field by far, although Michael Crabtree, Anquan Boldin, Vernon Davis, Stevie Johnson and Quinton Patton weren’t there. Lloyd made the catch of the day. He was running deep toward sideline and Blaine Gabbert threw the ball behind him. Lloyd jumped, twisted, caught the ball and landed both feet in bounds. Harbaugh yelled, “Oh, nice catch!”
After practice, Patrick Willis said this about Lloyd: “I was watching us going against the offense, and I remember telling Coach Levitt. I said, ‘Coach, this guy is still fast. He’s like a rubber band or something.’ I remember we played against him a few times – he got behind our DBs. I don’t know how he comes off his start as fast as he does. And then during the lifting part, the early phase of these OTAs, this guy was bounding. I swear, I would have thought he was bending his knees and jumping. His bounds were almost as high as most people can bend their knees and jump. He’s very athletic. It doesn’t look like he has missed a year of football at all. I’m glad to have him on my team and I know he’s going to make some plays for us.”
2. McLeod Bethel-Thompson: Threw four touchdown passes, including one to quarterback Josh Johnson.
3. Josh Johnson: Lined up at flanker for the second-team offense during a red-zone drill because so many receivers were absent. On one play, he beat rookie cornerback Dontae Johnson to the inside and made a beautiful catch in the end zone, reaching out for the ball and snatching it away from the other Johnson.
Josh Johnson also threw a touchdown pass in a red-zone drill. He dropped back and looked to his left for Chuck Jacobs at first, but he was covered. So, Johnson looked to his right, found Kassim Osgood running across the back boundary of the end zone and hit him for six.
4. Carlos Hyde: Took more reps with the first-team offense than any other running back except Kendall Hunter. Frank Gore did not practice.
THE NOT-SO-GOOD
1. Colin Kaepernick: Not accurate. He threw one pass behind Garrett Celek, he threw one at Chuck Jacobs’ ankles, he threw one past Brandon Lloyd in the back of the end zone, and he sailed one over Kassim Osgood’s head. Not Kaepernick’s best day.
2. Blaine Gabbert: Fumbled twice trying to hand the ball off to Bruce Ellington in the backfield at the beginning of practice. Gabbert generally was inaccurate and indecisive. Twice he scrambled out of the pocket and held onto the ball for about six or seven seconds. Harbaugh blew his whistle and killed both plays before Gabbert made up his mind whether to throw or run.
3. Dontae Johnson: Gave up a touchdown catch to a quarterback.
THE REST
1. Tank Carradine: Lined up at left defensive tackle – Ray McDonald’s position in the 49ers’ Nickel defense.
2. Demarcus Dobbs: Lined up at right defensive tackle – Justin Smith’s position in the 49ers’ Nickel defense.
Strength to carry on: Ramsey has endured injury plagued past
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
At the NFL combine in February, 49ers rookie defensive tackle Kaleb Ramsey had 36 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, which ranked second among all the prospects in Indianapolis.
Unfortunately for Ramsey, he ranked first in another category: Time spent with the combine’s medical staff.
After he missed games at Boston College with a concussion and ankle, hip, foot, calf and hamstring injuries, Ramsey spent six hours undergoing various exams.
“My medical file was probably about that thick,” Ramsey said, placing his index finger and thumb a few inches apart. “It was a long day to see the least … I looked around about 10 at night and I was the last one in there.”
Willis might make position switch during Bowman’s absence
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Finding a replacement for a player of injured inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman’s caliber isn’t easy. That is, unless that stand-in is perennial All-Pro Patrick Willis. Willis said Tuesday that he has been asked by the 49ers coaching staff about the… Continue Reading
FB Miller eager to prove his worth once again
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Fullback Bruce Miller prides himself on playing through pain, just like many football players. But, as Miller discovered last season, there’s pain and then there’s unbearable pain. A broken left scapula left Miller in the kind of pain that made it impossible for him to perform his job at an acceptable level, which meant a [...]
Ian Williams working way back from four leg surgeries
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Nose tackle Ian Williams still envisions a return to the practice field for the start of training camp, but he wants to make sure he does not come back too soon.
“That’s the goal. It’s attainable,” Williams said on Tuesday in the 49ers' locker room. “I want to make sure I’m close to 100 (percent) because my position is very different than others.
“I have two guys, at times, pushing on me, so I have different angles I got to hold 700 pounds sometimes. So I want to make sure my ankle is as close to 100 as possible.”
Young says Kaepernick needs to run less, learn progressions
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Steve Young is the most accomplished dual-threat quarterback in the history of the National Football League, having won a Super Bowl and two league MVP awards in his time with the 49ers.
Two generations later, that same franchise happens to have one of the upstart dual-threats in the league today in Colin Kaepernick, whom Young publicly decided to share his expertise with on NFL Live.
“That’s going to be a very difficult thing for Colin to master," Young said, in regard to Kap's itch to leave the pocket.
49ers waive Netter to make room for Costanzo
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Al Netter, a Rohnert Park native, originally signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent from Northwestern in 2012.
Report: 49ers to re-start Kaepernick contract talks
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The 49ers will reportedly take a step this week to make Colin Kaepernick, described recently as resembling “The Six Million Dollar Man” by Jim Harbaugh, at least an $18 million quarterback.
After taking a hiatus from contract-extension talks during the ongoing Miami police investigation involving Kaepernick, the 49ers will meet in person with the quarterback’s representatives in Santa Clara this week to re-start discussions, the Sacramento Bee reported.
The renewed talks are a sign the 49ers believe Kaepernick will be cleared of any wrongdoing in the Miami case. Kaepernick, who has not been accused of a crime by the woman at the center of the “suspicious incident” that took place at the Viceroy Hotel in Miami in early April, has repeatedly said he did nothing wrong.
Ranking the 49ers’ Top 10 contract priorities
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The 49ers have plenty of players looking for new contracts, and here’s a list of the Top 10. The rankings are based on importance to the team and “signability”:
1. QB Colin Kaepernick (signed through 2014): In 23 regular-season starts, he has a passer rating of 93.8 with 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. While posting a 4-2 postseason record, he has 507 yards rushing in six games. He is 26, and it’s unanimous within the 49ers organization that he is a franchise quarterback and worthy of a contract in the range of $20 million per season. The sides are reportedly set to return to the negotiating table this week.
49ers slated for single-digit selections in 2015 draft
Monday, June 2, 2014
The 49ers can be expected to pick up two compensatory selections for the 2015 NFL draft. After making 12 selections in this year’s draft, the 49ers tentatively have nine picks in next year’s draft.
49ERS 2015 DRAFT PICKS
1. First round: Own pick
2. Second round: Own pick
3. Third round: Own pick
4. Fourth round: Pick from Denver (draft day trade, 2014)
Own pick (conditional) traded to Bills for WR Stevie Johnson.
5. Fifth round: Own pick
6. Sixth round: Own pick
*7. Sixth round: Possible compensatory pick
8. Seventh round: Pick from Indianapolis (trade for OLB Cam Johnson, 2013)
*9. Seventh round: Possible compensatory pick
Own pick (conditional) traded to Dolphins for OL Jonathan Martin.
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