Recent Contributors
Subscribe
Still Waiting for Niners to Prove It
Let's just back up a second, okay? Let's stop quibbling about little things--debating the virtues of the head coach, the O.C., the quarterback--and let's take a longer, more important view. After all, that was our third preseason game. And even if you're one of those I-don't-buy-anything-in-the-preseason types, you'll...
The second pre-season game of 2010 for the San Francisco 49ers was a pure indication of Mike Singletary's stamp upon this team in noticeable improvement in both the defense and offense was on exhibition from the Patrick Willis rock solid sack of the grand spectacle; "out of retirement Brett Favre to the measured success of Alex Smith moving the...
As Alex Smith was directing what would become a 12-play, 70-yard touchdown drive against the Vikings' starting D--after he'd dropped back, stood tall, zipped through his reads, and fired a strike--Cris Collinsworth said it perfectly. He captured what we all were thinking, giving voice to both how little we've come to expect and how much...
When time expired last Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, murmurs rose from the beleaguered residents of 49erland...most of them having to do with the marginal play of the Bay Area's favorite whipping boy, Alex Smith. His 3 for 9, seven-point-something rated performance hardly echoed memories of Montana, Young, Tittle or Brodie. As has been the...
The San Francisco 49ers have been working tirelessly amid abundant speculations and adverse situations regarding their own personnel on the field as they still defeated the Indianapolis Colts in Lucas Oil Stadium in their pre-season debut handedly 37-17. First I'd like to comment on the drama that has unfolded before and amidst the 49ers training camp...
As I strapped myself in for Camp Singletary 2.0, I felt a familiar knot in my gut. Here we go again, I thought. Another camp as old-school as the man himself. Another camp of relentless pounding, with a matching body count. Another camp of Singletarian madness. But I'll give him this: the guy can surprise you. THIS was...
After what has seemed an endless week of drama in ranging from Kentwan Balmer's pouting to Glen Coffee's sudden career shift, the 49ers finally got to focus on football this Sunday. While time expired with the 49ers on top 37-17, there were definite highlights and lowlights in a contest that all but the most casual fans would call "pretty...
Vice President of Player Personnel Trent Baalke and Head Coach Mike Singletary approached the 2010 NFL Draft with one mitigating purpose after the 2009 NFL season aftermath and ending up with an (8-8) record. Let's target the absolute best athletes that address the glaring needs on our offensive line that allow us a perfect balance and help quarterback...
The San Francisco 49ers of 2010 have set the bar higher than ever before with a free agency and draft spectacle that looks like an approaching hurricane storm that is about to subdue the National Football Conference's Western Division. A major statement was made on behalf of new Vice President of Personnel Trent Baalke and head coach Mike Singletary to...
I want to take a moment to tell you about a very special San Francisco 49ers fan. He was born in 1943, grew up about an hour north of Bakersfield, California, and went to college at Fresno State. As a teenager, the first 49ers game he attended was a preseason game played at Bakersfield Junior College. Even after moving to Los Angeles, he still followed the...
All the talk in San Francisco this offseason revolves around the 49ers' strong candidacy as the NFC West favorite. Between Kurt Warner's departure from Arizona and the rebuilding efforts going on in St. Louis and Seattle, the 49ers appear poised to capture the crown in the NFC's weakest division. An aspect that has not been heavily discussed...
Did you hear? The big news out of the OTAs? Sure, there were some lesser stories. Master motivator Mike Singletary was unable to motivate half his defense to show up. (Nate Clements went AWOL even at the cost of half a million bucks; aren't you LOVIN' the team spirit?) Alex Smith showed off his new Peyton Manning leadership skills,...
In a move many expected, The San Francisco 49ers announced today that Trent Baalke has been named Vice President of Player Personnel. They also announced that Joel Patton has been named Director of College Scouting, and Bob Morris has been hired as the new scout for the South region. Baalke's promotion is not a surprise. He was...
Peter King released a power ranking of all 32 teams in his regular Monday Morning Quarterback column. Of course, the buzz in Niner Land is that he ranked Seattle at 11, a playoff team. Where were the 49ers? At 19 - on the playoff bubble....
Randy Cross was a four time All-Pro and three time Super Bowl Champion for Bill Walsh's legendary San Francisco 49ers teams. He embodied the style of linemen in which Walsh and offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick preferred in controlling the line of scrimmage while perfecting the West Coast offense. Recently, Randy, now one of...
The fact that Patrick Willis signed a long-term deal is a pretty big deal, and not just because the 49ers locked up arguably the best linebacker in the league until 2016. The 49ers, and specifically chief negotiator Paraag Marathe, created a unique contract rewarding Willis while simultaneously circumventing league rules. Now,...
When asked the reason for Scot McCloughan's departure, only a month in front of the draft, Jed York wouldn't say. He WOULD say, though, what the reason was NOT. No, he said, McCloughan didn't lose a power struggle with Mike Singletary. "Mike's not going to move into a more significant role in personnel," he said. Of course...
There seems to be some confusion regarding the reason for newly drafted San Francisco 49ers safety Taylor Mays' anger toward his former USC head coach, Pete Carroll. Some seem to think that Mays is angry because Carroll did not draft him, opting to go with safety Earl Thomas of Texas with the #11 selection in the first round, rather than take his...
Roger Craig, an 11 year NFL veteran and 2010 Hall of Fame finalist took some time with 49erswebzone to answer questions. He's doing so in order to promote the "Fishing Trip of a Lifetime" with WFN, the world's first 24-hour fishing television network. More information on the chance to win a trip with Roger Craig can be found at the bottom of the...
On Monday morning, I was fortunate enough to sit down and talk football over the phone with 49er legend Roger Craig. While I was expecting a more formal question and answer type interview, what I got instead was some great conversation and a ton of insight on everything from the 49ers of years past to what's happening with the team today. Here's...
The following is the transcript from the live fan chat roundtable between the fans of the two sites, 49erswebzone.com and 49ersparadise.com, and 49ers beat writers Matt Maiocco, Matt Barrows, Kevin Lynch and Dan Brown. You can visit their blogs at the following...
With the 2010 draft just a mere 5 days away, there is a lot of talk about the 49ers drafting a running back, especially in the 1st-round. Now, I am all for drafting one guy in particular, and that man is Clemson's do all athlete C.J. Spiller. The dynamic Spiller, had a career best 1212 yards rushing in 2009, and a career high 503 yards...
First off, I think trading a 5th round pick for Ted Ginn, the 9th pick in the 2007 draft is a great move. The 49ers are getting an NFL-proven return man with elite speed for a pick typically reserved for special team players. Sure, you can hit a home run in the 5th round, but the likelihood of that happening is slim. Anything Ginn does on offense is a...
The following article is an exclusive guest piece by Matthew Davin. Matthew is a writer for DraftWatchers.com, a site that focuses on draft analysis. When I think of a quarterback for the 49ers, I think of Shaun "Will...
On Monday March 22nd, 2010 San Francisco 49ers President Jed York announced the official departure of San Francisco 49ers General Manager Scot McCloughan. It was like a deafening blindside shot to the side of the head as the approaching 2010 NFL Draft draws nearer with very important first round draft picks the 49ers hold the very future of their franchise...
When the news broke in early March about the No#1 overall draft pick in the 2002 NFL draft in David Carr coming to San Francisco in essence to replace veteran hard competitor Shaun Hill my temperature began to exceed the boiling point. Carr a Bakersfield native who played collegiate football at Fresno State and over the last two years as a back-up to Eli...
When you finally emerged, you told us you were ready for the backlash. After all, it's just part of the job. When you're president of the Niners, you said, "sometimes you need to take shots personally." Well, Jed, this is certainly one of those times. Oh, I knew it wouldn't be easy. You had to complete two...
Well then. So much for continuity. Oh, don't get me wrong. If you know me at all, you know my views on continuity. Continuity for the sake of continuity is no better than change for the sake of change. By all means, if what you've got is smart and innovative, continue it. But if it's not--and if you wanna succeed--you...
The news that Scot McCloughan is on an extended leave of absence is the biggest news all off-season for the 49ers. As I heard the news three questions came to my mind: Why? What about The Draft? Who is going to replace him? Many questions still remain, but here is one potential list of answers. ******************** A search of...
The news out of Santa Clara is that David Carr will be meeting with 49ers officials and could sign a deal as soon as tomorrow (Saturday). Off-guard doesn't even begin to explain it. It's more like that scene in "Final Destination" when that girl gets hit by the bus. One minute she's walking the next - BAM. What do...
Let's just back up a second, okay? Let's stop quibbling about little things--debating the virtues of the head coach, the O.C., the quarterback--and let's take a longer, more important view. After all, that was our third preseason game. And even if you're one of those I-don't-buy-anything-in-the-preseason types, you'll...
The second pre-season game of 2010 for the San Francisco 49ers was a pure indication of Mike Singletary's stamp upon this team in noticeable improvement in both the defense and offense was on exhibition from the Patrick Willis rock solid sack of the grand spectacle; "out of retirement Brett Favre to the measured success of Alex Smith moving the...
As Alex Smith was directing what would become a 12-play, 70-yard touchdown drive against the Vikings' starting D--after he'd dropped back, stood tall, zipped through his reads, and fired a strike--Cris Collinsworth said it perfectly. He captured what we all were thinking, giving voice to both how little we've come to expect and how much...
When time expired last Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, murmurs rose from the beleaguered residents of 49erland...most of them having to do with the marginal play of the Bay Area's favorite whipping boy, Alex Smith. His 3 for 9, seven-point-something rated performance hardly echoed memories of Montana, Young, Tittle or Brodie. As has been the...
The San Francisco 49ers have been working tirelessly amid abundant speculations and adverse situations regarding their own personnel on the field as they still defeated the Indianapolis Colts in Lucas Oil Stadium in their pre-season debut handedly 37-17. First I'd like to comment on the drama that has unfolded before and amidst the 49ers training camp...
As I strapped myself in for Camp Singletary 2.0, I felt a familiar knot in my gut. Here we go again, I thought. Another camp as old-school as the man himself. Another camp of relentless pounding, with a matching body count. Another camp of Singletarian madness. But I'll give him this: the guy can surprise you. THIS was...
After what has seemed an endless week of drama in ranging from Kentwan Balmer's pouting to Glen Coffee's sudden career shift, the 49ers finally got to focus on football this Sunday. While time expired with the 49ers on top 37-17, there were definite highlights and lowlights in a contest that all but the most casual fans would call "pretty...
Vice President of Player Personnel Trent Baalke and Head Coach Mike Singletary approached the 2010 NFL Draft with one mitigating purpose after the 2009 NFL season aftermath and ending up with an (8-8) record. Let's target the absolute best athletes that address the glaring needs on our offensive line that allow us a perfect balance and help quarterback...
The San Francisco 49ers of 2010 have set the bar higher than ever before with a free agency and draft spectacle that looks like an approaching hurricane storm that is about to subdue the National Football Conference's Western Division. A major statement was made on behalf of new Vice President of Personnel Trent Baalke and head coach Mike Singletary to...
I want to take a moment to tell you about a very special San Francisco 49ers fan. He was born in 1943, grew up about an hour north of Bakersfield, California, and went to college at Fresno State. As a teenager, the first 49ers game he attended was a preseason game played at Bakersfield Junior College. Even after moving to Los Angeles, he still followed the...
All the talk in San Francisco this offseason revolves around the 49ers' strong candidacy as the NFC West favorite. Between Kurt Warner's departure from Arizona and the rebuilding efforts going on in St. Louis and Seattle, the 49ers appear poised to capture the crown in the NFC's weakest division. An aspect that has not been heavily discussed...
Did you hear? The big news out of the OTAs? Sure, there were some lesser stories. Master motivator Mike Singletary was unable to motivate half his defense to show up. (Nate Clements went AWOL even at the cost of half a million bucks; aren't you LOVIN' the team spirit?) Alex Smith showed off his new Peyton Manning leadership skills,...
In a move many expected, The San Francisco 49ers announced today that Trent Baalke has been named Vice President of Player Personnel. They also announced that Joel Patton has been named Director of College Scouting, and Bob Morris has been hired as the new scout for the South region. Baalke's promotion is not a surprise. He was...
Peter King released a power ranking of all 32 teams in his regular Monday Morning Quarterback column. Of course, the buzz in Niner Land is that he ranked Seattle at 11, a playoff team. Where were the 49ers? At 19 - on the playoff bubble....
Randy Cross was a four time All-Pro and three time Super Bowl Champion for Bill Walsh's legendary San Francisco 49ers teams. He embodied the style of linemen in which Walsh and offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick preferred in controlling the line of scrimmage while perfecting the West Coast offense. Recently, Randy, now one of...
The fact that Patrick Willis signed a long-term deal is a pretty big deal, and not just because the 49ers locked up arguably the best linebacker in the league until 2016. The 49ers, and specifically chief negotiator Paraag Marathe, created a unique contract rewarding Willis while simultaneously circumventing league rules. Now,...
When asked the reason for Scot McCloughan's departure, only a month in front of the draft, Jed York wouldn't say. He WOULD say, though, what the reason was NOT. No, he said, McCloughan didn't lose a power struggle with Mike Singletary. "Mike's not going to move into a more significant role in personnel," he said. Of course...
There seems to be some confusion regarding the reason for newly drafted San Francisco 49ers safety Taylor Mays' anger toward his former USC head coach, Pete Carroll. Some seem to think that Mays is angry because Carroll did not draft him, opting to go with safety Earl Thomas of Texas with the #11 selection in the first round, rather than take his...
Roger Craig, an 11 year NFL veteran and 2010 Hall of Fame finalist took some time with 49erswebzone to answer questions. He's doing so in order to promote the "Fishing Trip of a Lifetime" with WFN, the world's first 24-hour fishing television network. More information on the chance to win a trip with Roger Craig can be found at the bottom of the...
On Monday morning, I was fortunate enough to sit down and talk football over the phone with 49er legend Roger Craig. While I was expecting a more formal question and answer type interview, what I got instead was some great conversation and a ton of insight on everything from the 49ers of years past to what's happening with the team today. Here's...
The following is the transcript from the live fan chat roundtable between the fans of the two sites, 49erswebzone.com and 49ersparadise.com, and 49ers beat writers Matt Maiocco, Matt Barrows, Kevin Lynch and Dan Brown. You can visit their blogs at the following...
With the 2010 draft just a mere 5 days away, there is a lot of talk about the 49ers drafting a running back, especially in the 1st-round. Now, I am all for drafting one guy in particular, and that man is Clemson's do all athlete C.J. Spiller. The dynamic Spiller, had a career best 1212 yards rushing in 2009, and a career high 503 yards...
First off, I think trading a 5th round pick for Ted Ginn, the 9th pick in the 2007 draft is a great move. The 49ers are getting an NFL-proven return man with elite speed for a pick typically reserved for special team players. Sure, you can hit a home run in the 5th round, but the likelihood of that happening is slim. Anything Ginn does on offense is a...
The following article is an exclusive guest piece by Matthew Davin. Matthew is a writer for DraftWatchers.com, a site that focuses on draft analysis. When I think of a quarterback for the 49ers, I think of Shaun "Will...
On Monday March 22nd, 2010 San Francisco 49ers President Jed York announced the official departure of San Francisco 49ers General Manager Scot McCloughan. It was like a deafening blindside shot to the side of the head as the approaching 2010 NFL Draft draws nearer with very important first round draft picks the 49ers hold the very future of their franchise...
When the news broke in early March about the No#1 overall draft pick in the 2002 NFL draft in David Carr coming to San Francisco in essence to replace veteran hard competitor Shaun Hill my temperature began to exceed the boiling point. Carr a Bakersfield native who played collegiate football at Fresno State and over the last two years as a back-up to Eli...
When you finally emerged, you told us you were ready for the backlash. After all, it's just part of the job. When you're president of the Niners, you said, "sometimes you need to take shots personally." Well, Jed, this is certainly one of those times. Oh, I knew it wouldn't be easy. You had to complete two...
Well then. So much for continuity. Oh, don't get me wrong. If you know me at all, you know my views on continuity. Continuity for the sake of continuity is no better than change for the sake of change. By all means, if what you've got is smart and innovative, continue it. But if it's not--and if you wanna succeed--you...
The news that Scot McCloughan is on an extended leave of absence is the biggest news all off-season for the 49ers. As I heard the news three questions came to my mind: Why? What about The Draft? Who is going to replace him? Many questions still remain, but here is one potential list of answers. ******************** A search of...
The news out of Santa Clara is that David Carr will be meeting with 49ers officials and could sign a deal as soon as tomorrow (Saturday). Off-guard doesn't even begin to explain it. It's more like that scene in "Final Destination" when that girl gets hit by the bus. One minute she's walking the next - BAM. What do...
Now displaying 30 articles