San Francisco 49ers

By erickson@49ersnews.com The one part of this team that Singletary is 100% accountable for is that of offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye. Raye was Singletary’s choice, he was the one who believed Raye would be the man to help punch people in the face, after eight weeks it’s more of a light slap.

By erickson@49ersnews.com Maiocco breaks down the four turnovers yesterday, which resulted in 24 pointsQuick Hits from Maiocco regarding the loss Has the coaching staff finally realized what 95% of the fans have, that Isaac Bruce is done in this league and no longer a starting WR, (Bruce did not get the start and ev...

By erickson@49ersnews.com After last Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts, in another very winnable game, I find myself ignoring the good points, something I normally do to keep a positive attitude.  I felt like Dennis Green after his Arizona Cardinals “let them (Chicago Bears) off the hook.” For the second week...

By erickson@49ersnews.com The latest report from Mark Purdy of the Mercury News is stating that during the 2-minute drill in which Smith hooked up with Vernon Davis was the point in the game where Smith called the plays. It has been reported that at some point during the 49ers game against the Colts, Alex Smith's radio...

By erickson@49ersnews.com The latest reports out of Niner camp are not looking good for cornerback Nate Clements. Latest reports on the injury to Nate are that he has a fractured shoulder blade. No word yet if it is season ending, the 49ers mentioned they would have more info tomorrow.

By erickson@49ersnews.com The 49ers dropped their third straight to fall to 3-4 overall. The 49ers did a good job of stopping Peyton Manning, but the offense still has problems. It looks like they have a quarterback who can run this offense, but unfortunately they still have Jimmy Raye calling the plays. With Raye it lo...

By erickson@49ersnews.com Sarah Curry previews the week’s NFL games for the 49ers and Raiders and Sarah ups the ante with the possiblity of two tequila shots next week. Sarah Curry previews the week’s NFL games for the 49ers and Raiders and Sarah ups the ante with the possiblity of two tequila shots next week.

By erickson@49ersnews.com Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the 49ers have inked cornerback Tarell Brown to a three-year, $7.125 million contract. The deal includes a $2.5 million signing bonus, and it will pay Brown $800,000 in 2011, $850,000 in 2012, and $925,000 in 2013.

By erickson@49ersnews.com Mike Singletary wasted no time in naming the starting quarterback for this weeks game against the Indianapolis Colts. First thing during todays press conference, Singletary acknowledged that Alex Smith will be the starter. Shaun Hill will now be holding the clipboard.

By Niner Pundit Smith, Hill, Davis, Crabtree, and Gore answer questions from Maiocco.With the Cardinals beating the Giants the 49ers have now fallen into second place in the divisionAfter one game Crabtree already has more catches than Raiders receiver Heywood-BeySpeaking of Raiders, Alex Smith in...

By erickson@49ersnews.com What’s most important about Smith’s emergence is how good the offense looked. He finished 15-22 for 206 yards 3 touchdowns and that game-ending interception. Vernon Davis obviously benefited the most with Smith at quarterback. His seven receptions led the team, as well as his 93 yards rec...

By erickson@49ersnews.com Now the biggest question is, who does Mike Singletary go with next week in Indy. Shaun Hill or Alex Smith. Hopefully Smith gets the call. The 49ers lost their third consecutive game of the season 24-21, but they didn't make it easy on the Texans, well at least not in the second half. The first half...

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By Niner Pundit Sarah Curry previews the week’s NFL games for the 49ers and Raiders and Sarah proves that she is a woman of her word. Pigskin Preview Week 7 Sarah Curry previews the week’s NFL games for the 49ers and Raiders and Sarah proves that she is a woman of her word. Pigskin Preview Week 7

By erickson@49ersnews.com Speaking of the Broncos’s defense, how about that new defensive coordinator of theirs?  Although we fans have every right to hate Mike Nolan, his saving grace is Patrick Willis. Mike Singletary has admitted he wasn’t a believer in Willis, but Nolan was insistent in drafting him after coa...

By Niner Pundit The Niners have done this in the past, with cornerback Nate Clements. His free-agent contract, widely publicized as an eight-year, $80 million deal, is in reality a seven-year, $64 million contract. First off he hasn't signed anything yet. Everyone is on pins and needles waiting to see if C...

By Tony Farmer Think the potentially playoff-bound 49ers don’t have a shot at a pick that high? Think again. The Panthers remaining schedule is harder than Mike Holmgren’s arteries. Two games against the Saints and on the road against the Patriots, Giants, Cardinals, and Jets? With recent injuries to t...

By Erik Klackner But all is not well.  The passing game ranks 30th in the NFL, and has failed to generate any sustained momentum.  And while Singletary and offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye may still harbor aspirations of having a 60/40 run/pass ratio, the passing game must hold up its 40 of the bargain. 

By Niner Pundit I know I’m going to get a lot of crap here after I say this, but the 49ers need a real QB and a real OC. Yes, I know Hill is 9-3 as a starter and 6-0 at home. But the guy can’t throw, can’t elude the pass rush, and looks like the Dan Quissenberry of the NFL. Today the victory goes to Frank Gore and the Defens...

By erickson@49ersnews.com Taking over for departed 2006 Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year, H.B. Blades, McKillop repeated as the conference Defensive Player of the Year (by The NFL Draft Report and College Football News), en route to leading the nation with an average of 12.58 tackles per game.

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

By Niner Pundit Source: Sporting News, Matthew Barrows & J.P. Pelzman An old nemesis visits Candlestick Park Sunday, this time dressed in a New York Jets uniform. Brett Favre has had a near mastery over the 49ers, going 11-1 against San Francisco over his career. In ...

By erickson@49ersnews.com This was supposed to be the year that the combination of good young talent and a weak NFC West made the 49ers a potential playoff team. But the 49ers aren’t getting to the postseason, and now there is actually talk in San Francisco that head coach Mike Nolan’s job could be on the line. The 49ers play the Falcons Sunday, and for as bad as the Atlanta offense has looked this year without Michael Vick at quarterback, it’s a lot better than the San Francisco offense has looked without Norv Turner calling the plays. Nolan chose Jim Hostler as Turner’s successor, and that decision has had disastrous consequences on the field. If the 49ers lose to the woeful Falcons Sunday, it could have disastrous consequences for Nolan’s job security, too.   [read the full post]

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 erickson@49ersnews.com When the 49ers have the ball: Block Key Matchup: 49ers offensive line vs Ravens front seven - The 49ers JV line gave up six sacks to the Seattle Seahawks and the Ravens defense is much better than the Seahawks so if the O-line continues its woes look for Dilfer to be running for his life all day. Don’t be surprised if Shaun Hill makes an appearance due to Dilfer getting killed. more…) The 49ers (2-2) host the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) for their second home game in a row. Last week the 49ers forgot to show up on offense and the Seahawks beat them 23-3 to take sole possession of first place. The Ravens did the same against the Browns. Both team are coming off of losses and both [...]   [read the full post]

By erickson@49ersnews.com This week, the Seattle Seahawks are facing the Cincinatti Bengals, the Arizona Cardinals are facing the Baltimore Ravens and the St. Louis Rams are facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All three of those are extremely winnable games against our division rivals. If the Bucs win, that’s basically the death blow to the Rams. I think its more or less a given that the Ravens SHOULD beat the Cardinals, and the Bengals really can and SHOULD beat the Seahawks. This week, the Seattle Seahawks are facing the Cincinatti Bengals, the Arizona Cardinals are facing the Baltimore Ravens and the St. Louis Rams are facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All three of those are extremely winnable games against our division rivals. If the Bucs win, that’s basically the death...   [read the full post]

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.