Another April 1st is in the books ...
Apr 1, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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Yes, Randy Moss is a Niner. Yes, Josh Johnson is one as well. Yes, so is Brandon Jacobs. None of these were part of our annual April Fools stories. What did our moderator staff come up with this year? In case you didn't visit earlier today, the following were the April Fools stories for 2012.
Source: 49ers close to a deal with Mike Wallace
(archived copy)
Since before the start of free agency, fans have been wanting the 49ers to go after Wallace so this one was obvious for us. In case you were not fooled by that one, maybe you continued reading.
San Francisco Losing Faith in Kaepernick
(archived copy)
Google and Apple may compete for naming rights to new 49ers stadium
(archived copy)
Nike's NFL deal may impact Harbaugh's wardrobe
(archived copy)
Once again, we have had great (and sometimes hilarious) feedback from fans. Now back to your normally scheduled coverage.
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