The Titletown 49ers Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 16:26:11
There's no denying that the San Francisco 49ers have a storied past. Although times have been rough for almost a decade, true fans still have plenty to relish about.
For weeks on ESPN's Sportscenter, the term "Titletown" has been thrown around for cities or areas that are known...
Learning how to attack again Monday, July 14, 2008 at 16:23:20
So much was lost by the San Francisco 49ers last year as they finished the pitiful season at a paltry 5-11. It was another nail in the proverbial coffin of head coach Mike Nolan as his Vice President of Personnel was suddenly elevated to General Manager in a cosmetic fix by ownership to say they...
Centerpiece Competition is a Reality Monday, June 23, 2008 at 16:50:59
The new and improved 2008 San Francisco 49ers have an MTV Reality Show all in their own right with the dramatic and sudden competition that is being encouraged and orchestrated through both head coach Mike Nolan and offensive coordinator Mike Martz with veteran 2005 first round draft pick Alex...
Sims Signs: What It Means for the Offensive Line Monday, June 23, 2008 at 12:07:13
Now that the 49ers have reached an agreement (in principle) with Sims, it allows the team to put its players in the best position along the offensive line.
Many remember Sims as the Raider's false start king. He did finish tied for first place in the league in false starts. I think...
49ers rookie returns home Monday, June 23, 2008 at 00:04:52
San Francisco 49ers' rookie linebacker Larry Grant is quite the home-body.
Selected in the 7th-round of the 2008 NFL Draft this past April, the Bay Area native who graduated from Foothill High School in 2004 and played at the collegiate level for City College of San Francisco as well...
If the Offense Works, Expect a Decent Season 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...
Niners can't afford to take Gore for granted Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 17:34:53
There is no denying Frank Gore's talent. Even more so, there is no denying his ability, history of on-field production, and his value to the San Francisco 49ers' offense.
But what Frank Gore has been denied of, is something of which he is most deserving. A quality supporting cast...
It's almost that time.... Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 12:20:01
With just a few weeks remaining until the official start of the fantasy football calendar year, all would be wise to purchase eye drops as soon as possible.
Once the plethora of leagues commence this June, it is a safe bet to assume that many will suffer from dry eyes due to countless...
Chat Transcript: Q&A with Kevin Lynch of the San Francisco Chronicle Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 19:50:12
The following is the transcript from the live fan chat between the fans of the two sites, 49erswebzone.com and 49ersparadise.com, and San Francisco 49ers beat writer Kevin Lynch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Kevin has spent 19 years covering the 49ers and the NFL. His byline has appeared in the...
Chat Transcript: Q&A with Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 19:56:49
The following is the transcript from the live fan chat between the fans of the two sites, 49erswebzone.com and 49ersparadise.com, and San Francisco 49ers beat writer Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee. Matt has been covering the 49ers since...
North Carolina's best a hidden gem Monday, May 5, 2008 at 14:02:21
With the 29th pick, the San Francisco 49ers selected North Carolina defensive tackle Kentwan Balmer in the 2008 NFL Draft which was conducted inside Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It was an unexpected selection heard throughout the nation and especially to the 49er faithful who have...
49ers Address Two Needs 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...
The anticipation mounts... Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 18:40:05
With the 2008 NFL Draft just a few days away, you can almost feel the electricity in the air.
The NFL Draft has become an annual excuse for many to call in sick to their jobs, being second to only the Super Bowl as a national holiday of sorts for those whose lives are dictated by the...
2008 NFL Draft Q&A with Shawn Zobel Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 20:41:23
The following is a transcript from a Draft Chat recently held between the fans of the two sites, 49erswebzone.com and 49ersparadise.com, and Shawn Zobel creator of draftheadquarters.com.
Welcome to the 49ers Paradise and 49ers Webzone Draft Chat with guest...
Final Part Four: Off-Season changes inspire hope for 49ers Friday, March 28, 2008 at 10:56:33
With the signing of the two big marquee players in Isaac Bruce and Justin Smith the San Francisco 49ers began to scrutinize other elements within their ranks. The additions of some talented free agents especially the big one's just mentioned would make you think that we are taking a major...
Part Three: Off-Season changes inspire hope for 49ers Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 16:46:41
The San Francisco 49ers continued their off-season acquisitions and banishments during free agency with a relentless frenzy of behind the scenes activities in securing veteran-type players that will bolster weaknesses in both our defenses and offenses with two marques super-star signings in...
Part Two: Off-Season changes inspire hope for 49ers Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 19:55:50
New San Francisco 49er General Manager Scot McCloughan exercised his powers by naming 49er regional scout Trent Baalke as the team's new director of player personnel, the very same title he had when he was brought in by Mike Nolan from his previous position with the Seattle Seahawks. Baalke...
Bryant Johnson Signed: Who Stays and Who Goes at Wide Receiver Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:54:13
In breaking news today, the 49ers signed wide reciever Bryant Johnson to a one year deal. Johnson, a former first round pick, played at Arizona behind Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin.
All in all, I think it's a great signing. But it does ask the question: "Now that the 49ers have...
Be Thankful: The 49ers are Trying 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...
Say WHA?! O’Sullivan Could be the Starter in 2008 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 15:43:08
I had a feeling this would happen sometime, but I thought it would happen sometime in camp. Yup, that's right, Martz just threw O'Sullivan's name into the quarterback mix for next season.
In an interview with Matt Barrows, Martz bluntly stated that O'Sullivan could be the...
Rating the 49ers Latest Free Agency Spree Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 19:22:45
Let the evaluations begin. General Manager Scott McCloughan today said in a conference call that the 49ers free agency moves are most likely at an end. They may add another interior lineman, but it will probably a move that improves depth as opposed to a move that upgrades the first string. So,...
Part One: Off-Season changes inspire 49ers Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 08:05:22
The (5-11) 2007 San Francisco 49ers are now an afterthought that has a lingering burning thought of both depression and misery. Since then though we have seen glimmers of change and hope radiate from the inner sanctums of the Santa Clara headquarters facility and via the owners and new and...
Saying Goodbye to an Old 49er Nemesis Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 19:40:04
Brett Favre has retired and it may be time to celebrate here in San Francisco.
Throughout the years, Favre and his Green Bay Packers were kind of like our brother in law. Many of Favre's coaches once were employed here in 49erland and when it counted, they always seemed to get the...
Future moderator born? Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 13:57:51
On behalf of the 49erswebzone.com staff, I would like to congratulate one of our most dedicated forum moderators on this happy day. Angie Casey, simply known as "Ang" to most of the visitors to this site, gave birth to Brendan Thomas today. He is 6 lbs. 12 oz.
Angie met her husband, Kris,...
A totally random look at the state of the 49ers Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 15:13:05
As I search for a new career that will hopefully be more fulfilling and challenging than my last, my mind wondered and began to compare failing corporations to the current state of the 49ers. As my mind wondered, I began to think about customer base versus fan base, and management in the corporate...
A Giant setback in the Patriots' quest to be "the best ever" Monday, February 4, 2008 at 21:28:26
It was a classic David versus Goliath story line. It was an upset for the ages. During introductions, the heavily favored New England Patriots marched onto the field with a calm "been there and done that" look on their faces. Earlier that week, quarterback Tom Brady laughed at a prediction by one...
Tom Brady is Better Than Joe Montana Monday, February 4, 2008 at 20:08:28
Blasphemy. Kick him off the website. Who does this guy think he is? Heck, who is he?
But 49er fans, whether you want to admit it or not, or want to kill me for even saying those words, we were 35 seconds away from having to seriously enter that debate.
Thank you, Eli Manning....
Joe Montana and the 49ers Still Reign Supreme Monday, February 4, 2008 at 13:03:40
The debate is over. The mighty Patriots have fallen and Tom Brady no longer is perfect in the Super Bowl.
The only quarterback that even remotely resembled our legendary Joe was Eli Manning and his Montana-like drive to win the Super Bowl. That clinching drive reminded some of the final...
The Mike Martz Era: Can He Save This Offense? 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...
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Coordinator? Friday, January 18, 2008 at 13:33:12
As all of San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area communities slept one night, the front office and head coach Mike Nolan were busy making plans to devise a way to rectify the ill-fated season of 2007 and immunize itself from offensive obscurity in which we placed last in every conceivable...
Mad Mike or Mike Martz: Which Will the 49ers Get? Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 13:21:22
The brick hit me as I am sure it hit many of you. All of this wishing for Cam Cameron coupled with McCloughan's denouncing of the Martz rumors completely blinded me to the fact that the 49ers might actually hire the guy. When I heard the news it was like someone told me Brittany Spears was...
A Great Harry Houdini Act Friday, January 4, 2008 at 08:39:25
Traveling back from Cleveland Ohio this past Sunday in the grand finale of the regular season had to be the greatest lump in the throat for each member of the San Francisco 49ers albeit coach and/or player. Forced to go with their fourth quarterback of the season in Chris Weinke a renegade back-up...
With Nolan remaining in 2008, will fan support falter? Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 19:58:25
Listening to Damon Bruce's 49ers postgame show on KNBR following the loss to the Cleveland Browns, I heard an interesting comment. Bruce said that head coach Mike Nolan probably would have coached this year's New England Patriots to a .500 record. After thinking about it for a while, I had...
Be Thankful for the gifts bestowed upon us Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 08:56:16
All the San Francisco 49er faithful can sing Merry Christmas and rejoice in the gifts that have been bestowed upon us from up high as we defeated the playoff bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-19 in our final home game on the 2007 season with a quarterback that was patient and waiting in the wings...
A True Warrior: A Salute to Bryant Young Monday, December 24, 2007 at 10:10:47
It was one of the most devastating sights I remember seeing on the football field. His screams of pain could be heard throughout 3Com Park in San Francisco. 49ers fans at the stadium and watching on television sat there in dead silence hoping and praying for the defensive heart of the team. He...
49ers Should Pursue Schottenheimer Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 18:01:24
The case against Mike Nolan has been well-documented by virtually every 49ers writer. "He's coy with reporters. He may have lost the team. He forces people back from injury too soon. He undermined his 23-year-old quarterback in the locker room and to the media."
All of these...
Shaun Hill: The Leader that Smith Isn't Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 10:15:32
Many of the news stories we read after the fact are run of the mill summaries or commentaries on the just-completed game. But after Alex Smith-gate I can't help but read into some of the comments the players make after the game or some of the observations the press, who spend an awful lot of...
No Go: Nolan Has to Go Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 14:29:55
The excuses are getting old and the play on the field is not getting any better. Looks like "Rollin' with Nolan" is a thing of the past.
All season we have complained about how terrible our team has been. A list of problems included a punchless offense, questionable coaching...
Throw Nolan under the bus Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 08:59:24
The 2007 San Francisco 49ers were nothing short of their former selves in being filleted down the center and quartered at the hands of the Minnesota Viking sword. The 27-7 defeat that left the 49ers relying on third-string career kneel-down quarterback Shaun Hill. Right before the half Trent...
The Niner Faithful's love affair with Nolan may be over Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 14:44:11
A buddy of mine, who happens to be a Dallas Cowboys fan, is in the Bay Area for work this week. He is a good guy who does not talk a whole lot of smack and respects the 49ers from their glory days while remembering the epic matchups between the two storied franchises. I received the following in...
