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San Francisco 49ers 2009 Quarter Season Report
By Andre Tameta on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 16:37:29
Original article can be seen here: http://www.49erswebzone.com/content/commentary/view.php?id=748 (A Preview of the 2009 San Francisco 49ers, July 29, 2009) The San Francisco 49ers have turned some heads with their 3-1 start to the 2009 regular...
Memories From the Glory Years: Steve Young's 1994 Tirade
By Andre Tameta on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 18:11:31
On Oct. 2, 1994, Steve Young finally lost it as evidenced by the profanities and obscenities he hurled towards head coach George Seifert in an angry fit. Things weren't going to well for Young in San Francisco since taking over as the 49ers' starting quarterback in 1991 when Joe Montana was sidelined with elbow injuries for almost two...
A Look at the 2009 San Francisco 49ers' Coaching Staff
By Andre Tameta on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 07:14:07
No man defined the Monsters of the Midway more than San Francisco 49ers' head coach and Hall of Fame middle linebacker Mike Singletary. As Chicago steamrolled the NFL to a 15-1 record, Singletary won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1985 and led the relentless defensive unit to the number one ranking overall (and probably the number...
A Preview of the 2009 San Francisco 49ers
By Andre Tameta on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 13:31:34
The San Francisco 49ers will be tested in the 2009 regular season because they face seven teams that made the playoffs in 2008 and a Monday Night Football battle with the defending NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals, who swept the 49ers last year. Week 01 Sunday, Sept. 13 at Arizona Cardinals 2008 Record: 9-7 (NFC...
A Final Goodbye to an Old 49er Nemesis?
By Andre Tameta on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 13:13:38
Rabid San Francisco fans absolutely hated the man because he was a 49er killer. But as a man, Brett Favre is the kind of guy that many can all relate to. From his personal tragedies to his down to earth nature, he is still a likable figure in the NFL. When the smoked finally cleared after his first retirement at the end of the...
Why Former San Francisco 49er Roger Craig Deserves To Be in the Hall of Fame
By Andre Tameta on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 04:27:05
Although his final memory to some 49er fans is a costly fumble that enabled the New York Giants to beat the San Francisco 49ers in the 1991 NFC Championship game, Roger Craig and his distinctive high-knee running style was no doubt an integral part of the innovative San Francisco offenses during the 1980s. Craig's numbers and three Super...
Physical with an F: A Look at the 2009 San Francisco 49ers' Defense
By Andre Tameta on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 04:22:19
Last year at 49er training camp, San Francisco General Manager Scot McCloughan told me the 2008 San Francisco 49ers would be employing a hybrid 3-4 and 4-3 defense. Well scratch that idea now. Hall of Fame Chicago Bear linebacker and San Francisco 49ers' head coach "Samurai" Mike Singletary wants an actual identity. Physical...
The 2009 San Francisco 49ers' Offense Will Be Striving for Balance
By Andre Tameta on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 17:38:43
The San Francisco 49ers have been around this block on more than one occasion. For the last seven seasons actually. Mike Martz, despite having some success with the 49er offense, was given the boot by Mike Singletary due to conflicting offensive philosophies. Then Singletary hired Jimmy Raye, a grizzled old veteran that knows a similar Coryell...
Shaun Hill and Alex Smith's Different Journeys to the 49ers' 2009 QB Battle
By Andre Tameta on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 17:35:54
One was an undrafted free agent that played in NFL Europe. The other was a highly touted NCAA quarterback that was the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Shaun Hill and Alex Smith now vie for the job to be the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback, but their journeys to this 2009 competition have been extremely...
Lonesome George: A Look at a San Francisco 49er Head Coach
By Andre Tameta on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 17:59:31
In the 1995 Pro Bowl after the San Francisco 49ers became the first team to win five Super Bowls, there was a banner that read "Smile George" from San Francisco fans that made the trip to Hawaii. It was time for the low key San Francisco native and his 49ers to smile and bask in the glory of winning the World's championship for a second...
Is Newest San Francisco 49er Dré Bly The Next Antonio Langham?
By Andre Tameta on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 17:55:42
Newest San Francisco 49er—cornerback Dré Bly—has played for a Super Bowl-winning St. Louis Rams team as a rookie in 1999, has been a two-time Pro Bowl selection for the Detroit Lions in 2003 and 2004, and has also led the Denver Broncos with five interceptions in 2007. The 49er Faithful are buzzing with excitement about San Francisco's May...
49ers Are Going Nowhere
By Andre Tameta on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 10:26:16
Another game, another loss. Head coach Mike Nolan's seat is getting warmer and is on the brink of losing the team. Is it time for Nolan to go? Many in the Bay Area believe so. What constituted Nolan getting another shot? Nolan's best record as 49er head coach was 7-9, not exactly a winning season. When is enough, enough?...
49ers Drop the Ball
By Andre Tameta on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 09:39:17
The 49ers started the season off with a thud in a 23-13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals today at Candlestick Park. Things could have been worse as the 49ers turned the ball over five times in the loss. After a close half that was tied 10-10, Arizona dominated the time of possession battle in the second half, only letting the 49ers go on offense twice....
A Training Camp Facelift
By Andre Tameta on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 15:41:42
Santa Clara, July 26, 2008 - The San Francisco 49ers of 2008 will be employing a hybrid 3-4 and 4-3 defense and an aggressive downfield passing attack on offense according to General Manager Scot McCloughan. The 49er WebZone staff was invited to a VIP tour of the 49ers' training facilities in Santa Clara. Today was day three of training...
If the Offense Works, Expect a Decent Season
By Andre Tameta on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 21:32:29
If Mike Martz livens the offense up, the 49ers should have a decent year and may exceed some expectations. The 49er defense is sturdy enough to keep the team in games and if the offense is improved from last year's horrid Jim Hostler mess, the 49ers could surprise in the NFC West. The 49er offense is now predicated upon a complex passing...
49ers Address Two Needs
By Andre Tameta on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 17:16:54
The San Francisco 49ers made the most out of their two picks in the first day of the 2008 NFL Draft. Time to welcome Kentwan Balmer and Chilo Rachal to the 49ers. With their first choices, the 49ers addressed the retirements of long time 49er stalwart Bryant Young and offensive lineman Larry Allen. With the retirement of two...
Be Thankful: The 49ers are Trying
By Andre Tameta on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 18:36:34
For the last few days, many so called experts have questioned the 49ers' off-season moves. What's there to question? The 49ers have vastly improved their roster with their many key additions. There hasn't been a big Nate Clements signing like last year, but the 49ers have added plenty of good role players and added a lot of...
The Mike Martz Era: Can He Save This Offense?
By Andre Tameta on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 21:44:35
As New England inches even closer to perfection, there lies a faint memory of Mike Martz and his powerful St. Louis Rams, a team heavily favored over the underdog Patriots six years ago in Super Bowl XXXVI. After the Adam Vinatieri field goals and Tom Brady heroics, poor Mike Martz fell into relative obscurity and the New England Patriots kept on...
Same Records, Different Directions
By Andre Tameta on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 09:50:07
San Francisco, CA - Both the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders share the same 2-3 record, but little else is similar. It's time for some more tough love for our five time Super Bowl champions. One team looks like it's on the rise while the other can't seem to get a first down on offense. Is it really possible that the...
Offensive Woes Continue
By Andre Tameta on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 18:01:33
Trent Dilfer's emotional reaction summed it up. Be happy when the 49ers score a touchdown. It will be a rarity this season. For the third straight week, the 49ers dropped another game because of their lack of offensive punch. Once again the 49er defense was left to fend for themselves, ultimately losing 9-7 to the defensively stout...
The State of the 49ers
By Andre Tameta on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 08:07:14
The defense is tired. The offense is ineffective. Everything that could have gone wrong has. Manny Lawson is out for the year while Alex Smith recovers from a separated shoulder. The offensive line is struggling allowing pass rushers to annihilate our quarterbacks. Frank Gore can't seem to find a hole within that line...
49ers Show Heart on Both Sides of the Ball
By Andre Tameta on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 17:05:50
In prime time, Mike Nolan's Niners exhibited a collective heart that showed how much of a team they truly are. All night long, the defenses of the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals were the stars. Each side made play after play as the offenses struggled all night. When it was all said and done, we saw Alex Smith grow up and perform...
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