Author Archives: BobPadecky

That’s all. Just spend two minutes on the sidelines of any NFL game, be it exhibition, a blow-out, in the rain, snow or hot sun. Just spend two minutes on the sidelines and listen and watch. If you ever doubt … Continue reading →

Joe Montana is heading a business group that has received permission to lease some land in Santa Clara to build a luxury hotel project. The Hotel To Be Named Later will sit next to The Stadium That Has Yet To … Continue reading →

Given the sport he plays, given his encouragement to be violent, and given his history, was it really any surprise when the Steelers’ James Harrison went off like a Roman candle against the league’s commissioner and a few teammates? Sure, … Continue reading →

St. Clair, the 49ers Hall of Fame offensive tackle, is not bothered by the lockout taking this long. However, he is very angry at how the NFL continues to disregard the players who came before. “What really disappoints me,” St. … Continue reading →

Remember two seasons ago when a talented 49er was criticized for being inconsistent and not a team player? Remember how we all moaned that Vernon Davis had such untapped talent that if applied properly, he would become an All-Pro? Last … Continue reading →

The question has been asked many times of many commissioners in America’s three major sports. Rich men do not take orders from someone they view as a power subordinate. The question is now being asked of the NFL commssioner. Jason … Continue reading →

In a recent story in the Oakland Tribune, ex-Raider coach and Hall of Famer John Madden talked about the 49ers’ new head coach. “I was surprised he (Harbaugh) took the job,” Madden said. “When I heard Andrew Luck (Stanford quarterback) … Continue reading →

Deion Sanders is a Hall of Famer and was a colorful quote as a player but restraint, well, I never saw much of it. Deion made it a point to be outrageous. Yet, what Deion told WCNN, via SportsRadioInterviews.com, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

How can the 49ers justify keeping Clements around this season for $15.2 million ($7.25 million base salary, $7.95 million reachable incentives)? After a CBA is reached, NFL teams will have three days to deal exclusively with their own free agents. … Continue reading →

How many incomplete passes from Alex Smith will it take for the head coach to yank him? How many looks of indecision will Smith give him before Kaepernick starts? How many times will he wish Andrew Luck was taking the … Continue reading →

Friday night, interviewed before the Governor’s Dinner in Carson City, Nevada, the 49ers head coach said rookie quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a legitimate chance to start for the 49ers this season, so reported the Nevada Appeal newspaper of Carson City. Harbaugh made … Continue reading →

I mean, the comments I have been reading has been restrained, thoughtful, maybe just a touch angry. I wonder when 49er fans will cross over to that great Peter Finch line from the movie “Network” – “I’m mad as hell … Continue reading →

which is probably why it would be a good idea to head down to Santa Clara on July 23rd. To celebrate the team’s 30th anniversary of their first Super Bowl victory – 30 years ago! – the 49ers will host … Continue reading →