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By John Crumpacker, Chronicle Staff Writer Say this much about Michael Crabtree:The kid catches on fast. In his second NFL game, Crabtree led the 49ers in receiving with six catches for 81 yards. He also had his first dropped pass as a pro, failing to secure a ball in the...

By Mark J. Miller Former San Francisco 49ers holdout Michael Crabtree(notes) is finally playing ball but an investigation into a possible tampering charge against the New York Jets is still underway, according to ProFootballTalk. Some folks seemed to think the allegations would disappear when Crabt...

By Ninjames The offense is striving for balance as a unit. (49ers.com) Could Alex Smith and Michael Crabtree be the revival of the 49ers this season? I hope so, I'm about to lose a whole lotta hope. (CBSSports.com) The Niners defense is riding on a Smith as well as the offense--Justin Smith. (SFGate.com)

By Fooch ESPN - #20 (15) - Alex Smith and Michael Crabtree renew interest in the 49ers as they try to revive the offense. Arizona - #10 (16) Seattle - #23 (23)St. Louis - #32 (32) The Big Lead - #17 (17) Arizona - #9 (10)Seattle - #24 (24)St. Louis - #31 (31) NFL.com (Brooks) - #18 (12)

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By Keith Becker You know things are bad in San Francisco when Mike Singletary turns to Alex Smith to be the savior. At least Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree are fun to watch. 2 (3) – Colts: I’m scared that the Colts are going to absolutely destroy my Niners this weekend. Please NFL Gods, have mercy.

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By Keith Becker You know things are bad in San Francisco when Mike Singletary turns to Alex Smith to be the savior. At least Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree are fun to watch. 2 (3) – Colts: I’m scared that the Colts are going to absolutely destroy my Niners this weekend. Please NFL Gods, have mercy.

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By SFI staff The 49ers gave a one-half preview last Sunday of what their passing attack might look like when they travel to Indianapolis this week. And their first-round draft pick, wide receiver Michael Crabtree, gave a possible preview of great things to come in his NFL debut.

By propoints 49ers 21 Texans 24 In the battle of the “yeah, buts…” the Texans escaped a comeback for the ages. San Francisco sank to 3-3 but that was not without its bright spots. Michael Crabtree had five catches for 56 yards in his first NFL start, while Alex Smith led a 21 point second half. Matt Schaub loo...

By mbarrows@sacbee.com (Matthew Barrows) The 49ers are incapable of keeping pace with a team like the Colts the way their offense has operated under quarterback Shaun Hill. The Texans proved as much. With Alex Smith? Judging from the way he threw the ball to Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree in the second half, the 49ers would stand a...

By jcrumpacker@sfchronicle.com (John Crumpacker) Michael Crabtree demonstrated his football smarts by picking up the offense quickly enough for the 49ers to start him at wide receiver in his first NFL game Sunday. The team's No. 1 draft pick also showed his fiduciary sense when he said, "It felt better...

by Nancy GayFiled under: 49ers, Texans The San Francisco 49ers waited through training camp and the first seven weeks of the regular season for their first-round draft choice, wide receiver Michael Crabtree, to make headlines for something other than his contract demands.

Terrell Owens is an albatross. Mike Sims-Walker redeemed himself after a booty-call inflicted goose-egg. Just how good is Matt Schaub? Does Hakeem Nicks have his "big boy pants" on yet? How big an impact is Michael Crabtree going to have on the 49ers offense? Join Matt Snyder and Tom Herrer...

By Mark Miller Former wide receiver holdout Michael Crabtree(notes) may be getting the start for the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday but Josh Morgan(notes) will still likely be getting the majority of the playing time when the Niners takes on the Houston Texans, according to the Santa Rosa Press Demo...

During his lengthy contract dispute, Michael Crabtree prepared for this moment by reading defenses in his mind and even getting his buddies out on the field to stand in against him as he ran routes. Whatever he did in the 71 days he was absent, the San Francisco 49ers believe their talented r...

As for the inevitable comparisons to 49ers rookie Michael Crabtree, who will make his NFL debut Sunday? "I'm aware of it, but I don't care about it," DHB ... and more »

By Janie McCauley, AP Sports Writer The San Francisco 49ers ran interference for Michael Crabtree on Wednesday.

By Mark Miller When San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree(notes) ended his ridiculous holdout a few weeks ago, the word from the team was that they would be working him slowly, getting him to memorize the third-down and end-zone packages and growing from there.But the word now is that Crab...

By Janie McCauley, AP Sports Writer Frank Gore is healthy again and eager to play. Michael Crabtree is set to make his NFL debut and possibly even start. Mike Singletary has made changes to his inconsistent offensive line.

By rafaeldixon1955 The Broncos offense has moved the ball pretty well, but a missed field goal and a costly fumble by Knowshon Moreno are two big reasons the Broncos are down 10 points. nhl jerseys cheap The Broncos offense has moved the ball pretty well, but a missed field goal and a costly fumble by K

By Jason La Canfora Tying up a few odds and ends now that Michael Crabtree finally is a 49er: The Jets were the only out Tying up a few odds and ends now that Michael Crabtree finally is a 49er: The Jets were the only out

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Michael Crabtree was introduced wearing a 49ers jersey, not Hammer Pants. Consider that a glimmer of hope, 49ers fans. If ever a kid needed one, it's San Francisco's first-round pick. After missing training camp and the first four games, Crabtree essentially got the s...

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By NFL.com Staff San Francisco 49ers rookie WR Michael Crabtree won’t play against the Atlanta Falcons this wee San Francisco 49ers rookie WR Michael Crabtree won’t play against the Atlanta Falcons this wee

By lloydvance There will not be a rookie season holdout for soon-to-be San Francisco 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree.  The aspiring NFL receiver and perceived diva will end his over two-month contract holdout when he signs with the Niners today.  Reportedly the Niners will give the unsigned first-ro...

The San Francisco 49ers signed their first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree Wednesday morning, bringing to an end a long contract negotiation that saw Crabrtee sit out all of training camp, the preseason and the first four games of the regular season.49ers Finally Sign Michael Crabtr...

By John S ESPN ran two stories yesterday about Michael Crabtree and his contract situation. For those unfamiliar, Crabtree was selected tenth overall, by my own San Francisco 49ers, in last spring’s NFL Draft, but he has not, as of yet, signed with the team.

The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly complained to the league office that the New York Jets tampered with their first-round draft pick, Michael Crabtree, an accusation that -- if true -- would constitute a serious violation of NFL rules.Report: 49ers Accuse Jets of Tampering With Mi...

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The No. 6 overall pick missed all of Cincinnati's training camp and the Bengals first three preseason games. Smith is basically locked into a starting tackle spot once he gets up to speed -- his challenge now will be accelerating that process with the regular season two weeks away.

by Calvin WatkinsFiled under: 49ers, Cowboys, Titans, NFL Injuries, FanHouse Exclusive On Saturday night, 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree will most likely miss the third preseason game of the season against the Cowboys -- and what could have been a nice homecoming.

By Fooch QB Alex Smith Post-Practice - 08-21-09 San Francisco 49ers On how he feels things are coming along in training camp: I feel good. I feel good about things. I feel like we’ve got a ton of work in this offseason and this camp, a ton of reps. I feel good with the offense and where we’re at."

Give the San Francisco 49ers a little credit. The rebuilding franchise may have screwed up royally by using the No. 10 overall draft pick on a high-maintenance wide receiver, Michael Crabtree, who has yet to prove to anyone he is anywhere close to NFL-ready following surgery to repair a lef...

The 49ers' best leverage in their contract tussle with Michael Crabtree will not come from the Scarlet Letter treatment meted out to athletes and agents who dare challenge the financial structure of the NFL. The team, diligently trying to play down the significance of Crabtree's holdou...

New San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye says Michael Crabtree will have no choice but to play catch up in a hurry once he signs. The holdout receiver and top Niners' draft pick missed his eighth day of training camp Saturday during his contract impasse. Raye says the 10th ov...

Mike Singletary is sticking to the company line: San Francisco's coach remains focused on the players who are in camp for the 49ers and isn't busy worrying when top draft pick Michael Crabtree will end his holdout and finally show up for practice. With one week of training camp already comp...

The San Francisco 49ers won't comment on an online report that top draft choice Michael Crabtree is willing to hold out the entire season. ESPN.com quoted Crabtree's cousin and adviser, David Wells, as saying that Crabtree is prepared to sit and re-enter the NFL draft next year. The 49ers on...

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Jimmy Raye, the 49ers new offensive coordinator, is looking forward to working with Michael Crabtree someday.

Michael Crabtree is a no-show at San Francisco 49ers training camp. The Niners kicked off their first camp under coach Mike Singletary on Saturday without their top draft pick, the star receiver from Texas Tech. The team said Crabtree had yet to sign before players took the field for their o...

Michael Crabtree - San Francisco 49ers - NFL.com Pick Analysis: The 49ers surprisingly land the draft's biggest playmaker in Crabtree. The two-time Biletnikoff Award winner is a natural pass catcher with outstanding ball skills and awareness. ...

By erickson@49ersnews.com Niner fans and Crabtree say thank you Al Davis The 49ers now have some Crabs to go along with their VD. With the 10 pick in the NFL draft the 49ers select Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree. NFL.com Video Highlights & More Crabtree Video Highlights