San Francisco 49ers

Very interesting KNBR interview yesterday with Jim Trotter, the SI reporter who, along with Adam Schefter, broke the news about the Jimmy Raye hire Wednesday evening. According to Trotter, before Mike Singletary made his final choice for offensive coordinator, he brought the two fina...

By Matt Cordon (kh) There are times I don’t agree with Jean-Jacques Taylor, but I agree with his assessment of Terrell Owens’ role in the Dallas offense. That’s among the reasons Jerry Rice’s career ended in a Denver Broncos training camp, and why Emmitt Smith finished his career as a plodder in Arizona, aver...

By Benny Evangelista The San Francisco 49ers have a winning streak - one game - heading into this week's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. Beat writer John Crumpacker and sports editor Glenn Schwarz examine...

By Benny Evangelista After a bye week, the 2-6 strong> San Francisco 49ers and new head coach Mike Singletary start the second half of the season Monday night against the Cardinals. Beat writer John...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) The Mike Singletary Era has begun and he's already asking players for tickets at practice. Beat writer John Crumpacker podcasts about what the new San Francisco 49ers head coach was...

By Benny Evangelista The New England Patriots exploited some of the San Francisco 49ers weaknesses, particularly as Randy Moss scorched the defense. Beat writer Tom FitzGerald and sports editor Glenn...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) The San Francisco 49ers are coming off one of their most impressive wins in the Mike Nolan era, mainly due to their biggest acquisition of the off season - offensive coordinator Mike...

By Benny Evangelista San Francisco 49ers quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan looked quite relaxed this week after leading his team to the win at Seattle, beat writer Tom FitzGerald says in his weekly Niners...

By Eric Williams Seattle Seahawks Scott Johnson of the Everett Herald reports that the desperate Seahawks are happy to see the 49ers this week. gt; Read more! Here’s some reading to get you ready for today’s game against the 49ers. Seattle Seahawks Frank Hughes talks to wide receiver Courtney ...

By Benny Evangelista When Alex Smith was selected as the first overall pick of the 2005 draft, the San Francisco 49ers believed they had their quarterback of the future . But leading the news in this week's...

By Benny Evangelista Beat writer Tom FitzGerald and sports editor Glenn Schwarz kick off a fourth season of Chronicle Sporting Green podcasts on the San Francisco 49ers . The biggest change from last season...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) Beat reporter John Crumpacker and deputy sports editor Larry Yant break down how the San Francisco 49ers have changed with all of the off-season moves , including the addition of a new...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) NFL columnist Nancy Gay and Sporting Green Editor Glenn Schwarz wrap up a crazy soap-opera week for the San Francisco 49ers . The turmoil started with Alex Smith unloading on head...

By Gonzo Photo courtesy of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune).Yesterday, Adrian Peterson carried the ball 14 times and netted exactly 3 rushing yards.  The San Francisco 49ers had a game plan. . .to stop Adrian Peterson.  And, for the most part, they executed their game plan to perfection as #28 had his wor...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) The San Francisco 49ers finally broke an eight-game losing streak in a wild overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals , and the Chronicle's John Crumpacker explains how that happened. ...

Chronicle Podcasts : Niners bring Tollner back to revive offense ...   USA - The league's worst offense goes up against the nfl's ninth best defense Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Arizona Cardinals. ... Raiders' Culpepper gets start at QB against former team Ocala.com

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) The San Francisco 49ers offense, already on pace to score the fewest points in a season in franchise history, now have a minor quarterback controversy involving Alex Smith , The...

Nov. 13, 2007 -- 49ers' Smith a total bust The once-mighty San Francisco 49ers hit rock-bottom in their 24-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and their former No. 1 draft pick quarterback is terrible.

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) The San Francisco 49ers first-half skid, capped by a "lousy" game against Atlanta , has been "numbing'' to watch, The Chronicle's John Crumpacker says in his weekly podcast. John...

By erickson@49ersnews.com Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott was on KNBR today and was talking about the state of our beloved 49ers and he said if he were coach, he’d cut Jonas Jennings, based on things he has heard and seen. Can’t say I disagree. The sad thing is Nolan has already stated that when healthy, Jennings will get his starting spot at LT back. Lott on KNBR Share This Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott was on KNBR today and was talking about the state of our beloved 49ers and he said if he were coach, he’d cut Jonas Jennings, based on things he has heard and seen. Can’t say I disagree. The sad thing is Nolan has already stated that when healthy, Jennings will get his [...]   [read the full post]

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) The San Francisco 49ers are coming off their most disappointing game of the season as the defense made Saints QB Drew Brees look like Tom Brady, beat writer John Crumpacker says in his...

By Ryan Divish Here's the AP story out of San Francisco for the game. This week's opponent — The San Francisco 49ers... Here's a story from the SF Chronicle on playing the Seahawks with Holmgren quotes. Here's a new story on newly acquired returner Michael Lewis. Good pass protection for the Cardinals? What?

By Ryan Divish No Vernon Davis this weekend. After a day off, the links is coming back so strong, Mike Gundy won't be able to yell about it. This week's opponent, The San Francisco 49ers.... Niners analyst Gary Plummer offers some thoughts on the match-up. Here's John Clayton's latest piece on the NFC for ESPN.

By Benny Evangelista With the 2007 NFL draft coming up this weekend, Chronicle NFL columnist Nancy Gay and sports editor Glenn Schwarz podcast about the players that the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland...

By 49ersNews Here is the video from NFL Network discussing the state of the 49ers franchise. Video: State of 49ers Franchise Here is the video from NFL Network discussing the state of the 49ers franchise. Video: State of 49ers Franchise

By erickson@49ersnews.com Here is an audio clip from KNBR, Murph and Mac Show. Adam Schefter (NFL Network) breaking down the 49ers move in free agency. Here is an audio clip from KNBR, Murph and Mac Show. Adam Schefter (NFL Network) breaking down the 49ers move in free agency.

Here's some real football trivia. Doug Williams did it with the 1987 Washington Redskins. So did Jim Plunkett (Raiders), Steve Young (49ers), Brett Favre (Packers), Jeff Hostetler (Giants), Troy Aikman (Cowboys), and Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers). Dan Marino couldn't do it for the Dol...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) A quarter-century ago, the San Francisco 49ers brought themselves and the Bay Area ultimate glory, winning Super Bowl XVI and the first of five World Championships. This Sunday, the...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) The San Francisco 49ers made a surprising move this week by releasing safety Tony Parrish and replacing him with the son of a former NFL great, so The Chronicle's Niners beat writer ...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) Ten games into the season, the San Francisco 49ers are still in playoff contention and The Chronicle's Kevin Lynch reports on how they are doing it. Kevin and Sporting Green Editor ...

By sam@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) This episode of Gold Rush touches on one of the greatest 49ers and of all time, Jerry Rice, and where he ranks in history. After his hall-of-fame career, Jon and Trevor discuss whether or not Rice would have been what he was without hall-of-famer’s Joe Montana and Steve Young throwing him th...

By sam@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) comments] Anish’s message to Jerry - don’t be Willie Mays with the Mets or MJ with the Wizards - retire with your dignity in tact. You’re a Niner at heart - no need to go to Seattle, Denver, and Oakland. Come back to Frisco, get your press conf - and walk away - while you still [...]

By sam@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) In this 2nd episode of your San Francisco 49ers podcast, Adam Beasley of BaltimoreRavens.com joins Host Anish Shroff to share his insights on 49ers’ 1st year head coach Mike Nolan. Nolan was the defensive coordinator in Baltimore previously.

By sam@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) comments] After 20 years of glory, the 49ers with a rookie QB at the helm are likely in for a long season. But host Anish Shroff says at least he gives Niner fans hope. There’s finally hope that Terry Donahue is now gone and Dennis Erickson is gone, and perhaps Alex Smith can be San Fran’s [...]