Author Archives: BobPadecky

With Roger Goodell conducting a celebratory press conference, as if the biggest hurdle has been resolved – the owners’ approval – the players have come under a lot of pressure to sign this deal. If they don’t, they come off … Continue reading →

From what is being reported, Kessler, one of the players’ attorneys, has been dragging his heels on getting the union cards to all the players. The owners won’t sign off on a new CBA without the NFLPA recertifying itself. If … Continue reading →

1) Release Nate Clements and sign Nnamdi Asomugha 2) Release Nate Clements and sign Nnamdi Asomugha 3) Release Nate Clements and sign Nnamdi Asomugha

As part of the new CBA, the league may eliminate two-a-day practices during training camp. I remember Gene Upshaw telling me once he wanted two-a-days because his body needed to be contact-conditioned. Can’t get that in the weight room. Uppy, … Continue reading →

The 49ers sent out a press release today announcing that single-game tickets for all 49er home games will go on sale this Saturday. Fans may purchase as many eight tickets per game. Go  online to www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone (800) … Continue reading →

At a NFL event Monday in Los angeles, Niner president and CEO Jed York said what his general manager, Trent Baalke, said a week ago: The team will not be major players in signing free agents once a CBA is … Continue reading →

The former Pro Bowl center died last Saturday at an assisted living facility in Carmichael at 65. Blue played 11 years, was a two-time First Team All Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler. Like ex-49ers John Henry Johnson and Joe … Continue reading →

That’s when the Raiders and the 49ers will share a stadium. A story in Wednesday S.F. Chronicle said Jed York of the 49ers and Amy Trask of the Raiders have indicated there has been an on-going dialogue between the franchises … Continue reading →

HBO recently ran a show that demonstrated the competitive nature of Niners head coach Jim Harbaugh, courtesy of the Sacramento Bee. “Jim Harbaugh once beaned a little girl in the back with a fastball. He was only nine years old … Continue reading →

The former Raider and Hall of Fame coach came out with his “highest-rated rookie” list. Aldon Smith, chosen seventh overall by the Niners, was left off the list. Smith and Nick Fairley, picked 13th, were the only defensive players drafted … Continue reading →

Frank Gore is only 28 years old but he has carried the ball 1,371 times already in the NFL. His career average of 4.7 yards per carry is superb. But Gore is entering a time in which much-used running backs … Continue reading →

The 49ers general manager spoke with Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News and said, “From a philosophical standpoint, we’re not going to be major players in free agency (in signing free agents). . .we’re going to build this … Continue reading →

Talked to a league official this morning. Wanted to know if a new CBA was an imminent as ESPN reported Thursday. “Don’t worry about the weekend,” this person said. “Even if there is a gentleman’s agreement, a handshake in principle, … Continue reading →