If Anquan Boldin is the 49ers’ flanker, who will be their split end?

Jim Harbaugh spoke on 95.7 The Game Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers’ wide receivers. Q: Who do you expect to fill the void at wide receiver? HARBAUGH: “We’ll put (A.J.) Jenkins, (Quinton) Patton and Ricardo Lockette … Continue reading


Putting Michael Crabtree’s 2012 production into perspective

There’s been a great deal of debate over how big of a loss of Michael Crabtree is to the 49ers. Some people say the loss is no big deal, others say it’s quite a big deal. To inform the debate, … Continue reading

49ers OTAs: Craig Dahl and Chad Hall stand out, Chris Culliver struggles

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the good and the not-so-good from the 49ers’ Wednesday OTA session. THE GOOD 1. Craig Dahl – He was the starting free safety, and he had the best day of all of the 49ers’ defensive backs. … Continue reading

How big of a blow to the 49ers is the loss of Crabtree?

The loss of Michael Crabtree raises a series of questions: 1. Are the 49ers deep enough at wide receiver without Crabtree? 2. Who will step up while Crabtree’s out? 3. Will the 49ers sign or trade for another wide receiver? … Continue reading

Lockette: “We’re not taking this lightly, replacing our teammate who is definitely in our prayers.”

SANTA CLARA – Ricardo Lockette spoke to Bay Area reporters Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: Does it feel different from last year? LOCKETTE: No, it’s still competition, but the job that we’re competing for happens to be one … Continue reading

Patton: “Every time I try to learn a couple of plays, they put some more plays on me.”

SANTA CLARA – Quinton Patton spoke with Bay Area reporters Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: What did Sonny Dykes say to you today? PATTON: He told me it looked like I had a good practice, and he asked … Continue reading

Kaepernick: “Crab’s going to work. He’s going to be back.”

SANTA CLARA – Colin Kaepernick spoke with Bay Area reporters Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How big a blow is it to the team to lose Michael Crabtree? KAEPERNICK: Obviously, he’s a great player. He’s done a lot … Continue reading

Harbaugh on Crabtree’s torn Achilles: “We do not anticipate that it will be season-ending.”

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke with Bay Area reporters Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. HARBAUGH: Michael Crabtree underwent surgery to repair his Achilles tendon that he tore yesterday. The surgery was successful and we do not anticipate that … Continue reading

Report: Crabtree tears Achilles, could be out for the season

Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon Tuesday in an OTA workout and will have surgery soon, according to USA Today. This injury could be a season-ender for Crabtree. Look for Anquan Boldin to be the 49ers’ starting flanker as long … Continue reading

Carlos Rogers: “I’m told I’m the the starter.”

SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke to Bay Area reporters this afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: What’s the mood like on the team right now? ROGERS: It’s always every team’s goal to win the Super Bowl. This is where … Continue reading

Aldon Smith doesn’t know when he’ll be able to practice fully

SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke to Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How’s your shoulder? ALDON SMITH: Good. Q: Are you able to be on the field right now? ALDON SMITH: A little bit. Working … Continue reading

A.J. Jenkins: “I weigh about 196. When I weigh 200 I’ll be good to go.”

SANTA CLARA – A.J. Jenkins spoke to Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: What did you do this offseason? JENKINS: I worked out with Kaepernick down there in Atlanta. I was working hard, learning the playbook, … Continue reading

49ers to host Super Bowl L

The 49ers just announced they will host Super Bowl L at Levi’s Stadium in January, 2016. Here’s a statement from 49ers’ CEO, Jed York: “Today’s vote is the culmination of hard work from a number of dedicated individuals. Our bid … Continue reading