Josh McCown speaks

SANTA CLARA – Josh McCown, the 49ers newest quarterback, spoke after practice. Here’s the complete transcript of that interview. Stay tuned for my notes from practice. Q: They certainly didn’t ease you into practice today, did they? McCOWN: Yeah, I jumped right in, it was fun. Why not? It’s indicative of the whole camp, I’m sure. They’re just learning on the fly, coming out of the CBA stuff, so it’s…

August 17, 2011
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49ers sign Josh McCown

SANTA CLARA — According to Matt Maiocco, the 49ers have signed 32-year old Quarterback Josh McCown. Quarterback news seemed imminent when Jim Harbaugh walked out to practice with the current third-string QB, Jeremiah Masoli. The two were discussing something, and ten feet away Trent Baalke and Alex Smith were discussing something sternly as well. Right after these discussions, someone with platinum blond hair walked out of the 49ers locker room…

August 17, 2011
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Daunte Culpepper’s resume

As you know, the 49ers will work out Daunte Culpepper this week. Our very own elGuapo posted some links of his highlights from 2010 when Culpepper played in the UFL for Sacramento Mountain Lions. Thank you, elGuapo. The videos make Culpepper look like the quarterback he used to be back in 2004, when he threw for 4,717 yards, 39 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. In the video Culpepper runs around nimbly…

August 14, 2011
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Dashon Goldson on free agency

SANTA CLARA – Dashon Goldon spoke to reporters after a post-practice weight-lifting session. Here’s the complete transcript of that interview. He spoke candidly about free agency, his opportunity in New England, and his reasons for returning to the Niners. Q: Why did you come back? GOLDSON: I got a lot of advice but I knew all along I wanted to be here. This is home for me. This is where…

August 10, 2011
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Dashon Goldson to sign

According to Pro Football Talk, The 49ers will resign Safety Dashon Goldson to a one-year contract. This is a good thing for three reasons. You can never have enough good players on a football team, and now the Niners have four good safeties – Goldson, Donte Whitner, Madieu Williams, and Reggie Smith. It protects the team from injury. On Saturday Reggie Smith removed himself from practice – coach Harbaugh said…

August 8, 2011
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49ers sign Braylon Edwards, Donte Whitner

Adam Schefter reports the 49ers have signed two free agents today – wide receiver Braylon Edwards and strong safety Donte Whitner. The 28-year-old Edwards just confirmed via twitter that he will sign with the 49ers. He wrote, “It’s official #Team17 we have moved to the bay. I’m a proud member of the San Francisco 49ers.” Team17 is his fanclub – he wears No. 17. His deal is reported to be…

August 4, 2011
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49ers shop Taylor Mays

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the 49ers sent out a mass e-mail to the other 31 teams that they want to trade safety Taylor Mays. This move seems to suggest they like Reggie Smith, and that they’ll sign one more person to play strong safety, whether he be Dashon Goldson or another free agent. I’ve never liked Mays as a player. One year when I was a student at…

August 4, 2011
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Free agents who may practice today

According to Jason La Canfora, the Collective Bargaining Agreement will be ratified by 1 p.m. Pacific Time today. However, La Canfora also reports that the NFL Players Association has issues with the HGH testing and will not sign off on that issue, but this is not expected to hold off ratification. If it is indeed ratified, that means all the free agents the 49ers signed should be able to participate…

August 4, 2011
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Jonathan Goodwin signs

Trent Baalke’s patience-period is apparently over. According to Matt Barrows, the 49ers have signed two-time pro-bowl center Jonathan Goodwin to a three-year deal. According to Adam Schefter, the deal is woth $10.9 million with $4 million guaranteed. The 32-year-old Goodwin was the starting center for the 2009 Superbowl champion New Orleans Saints. He made the Pro Bowl in 2009, and in 2010 he made it as a reserve. Like Davis…

August 3, 2011
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49ers pursue Braylon Edwards

Now the 49ers are pursuing wide receiver Braylon Edwards, according to Adam Schefter. Schefter believes Edwards is a good fit for the 49ers, and that the two sides could agree to a one-year deal. The 6’3″ Edwards is two inches shorter than Malcom Floyd, but he’s also two years younger. Edwards is the most talented wide receiver still on the free agent market, more talented than Floyd, but he’s also…

August 3, 2011
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49ers pursue Malcom Floyd

Jason LaCanfora reports that free agent wide receiver Malcom Floyd may decide to sign with the 49ers today. He’s choosing between them, San Diego, Carolina, Baltimore, and Arizona. Floyd will be 30 years old this season. He’s six-foot-five, which would make him the 49ers tallest receiver if he signs. Floyd has played for San Diego his entire professional career, dating back to 2004. The last two seasons with the Chargers…

August 3, 2011
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Carlos Rogers to visit tonight and tomorrow

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, free agent cornerback Carlos Rogers is scheduled to meet with the 49ers tonight and tomorrow. If Trent Baalke can sign Rogers – the top corner back left on the market – good for him and good for the 49ers. They need to sign a cornerback if they want to compete for a playoff spot this year. My gut says Baalke won’t offer Rogers a dollar…

August 2, 2011
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Goodbye Aubrayo Franklin, hello Phillip Davis

SANTA CLARA – According to reports, former 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin signed with The New Orleans Saints this afternoon. The deal is for one season. With Franklin out of the picture, the 49ers defensive line would appear to be set, barring injury. It is: Justin Smith at RDE, Isaac Sopoaga at NT, and Ray McDonlad at LDE. The 49ers have the cap room to resign safety Dashon Goldon if…

August 2, 2011
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The defensive backs

The 49ers ranked 24th against the pass in 2010, and their secondary could be even shakier in 2011. Their best cornerback, Nate Clements, signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, and Trent Baalke has yet to sign anyone to replace him. He did sign a safety today. His name is Madieu Williams, and he presumably will replace free agent safety Dashon Goldson. Baalke says he has a plan that requires patience. How…

August 1, 2011
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Why Plaxico rejected 49ers

In Matt Maiocco’s latest article he argues there are two main reasons the 49ers can’t sign an impact wide receiver like Plaxico Burress: No recent winning tradition. No proven quarterback. I agree with Matt, but here’s my question for you. Which reason plays a bigger factor in the 49ers striking out with Burress? I’m saying the second one, the one about the quarterback is the main reason. A good quarterback…

July 31, 2011
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LaBoy signs with Chargers

Greg Manusky has added another former 49er to his defense. A couple days after the Chargers agreed to terms with Takeo Spikes, they announced today that they had signed another linebacker, Travis LaBoy, to a two-year contract. Both will play for Manusky in San Diego.

July 29, 2011
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Michael Crabtree’s dogs

Matt Barrows, the great reporter from the Sacramento Bee, just reported that Michael Crabtree has a foot injury and he could miss four to six weeks of training camp and the preseason. He’s also reporting the 49ers want to sign a veteran wide receiver. This is the third straight year Crabtree’s feet have failed him in August. What is it about the dog days of summer that hurts his dogs?…

July 28, 2011
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Waiting for Nnamdi

SANTA CLARA – I just arrived in Santa Clara. Players will be available for group media interviews in the press room from 11:30 to 12:45, just like yesterday and the day before. I will be posting them later. Remember, these interviews are group efforts by the beat writers. Now let’s catch up with free agency. According to Mike Sando, Nate Clements’ release is “finally imminent.” So, we know the 49ers…

July 28, 2011
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Competition: You predict the 49ers’ 3rd quarterback

Multiple outlets are reporting that the 49ers will cut quarterback David Carr Thursday. That means they have just two quarterbacks on the roster – Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick. Who will be the third? Every team needs three quarterbacks. What’s more, we were told there was going to be a quarterback competition in training camp. Where’s the competition? Colin Kaepernick can’t be expected to seriously challenge Smith in training camp,…

July 27, 2011
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Jed York on the Santa Clara stadium and free agency

SANTA CLARA – Here are selected quotes from Jed York’s Tuesday morning conference call. He talked about his plan for financing the new stadium in Santa Clara, the possibility of the Raiders joining them in the project, and the 49ers free agency philosophy. Does his timeline seem realistic? Does his free agency philosophy please you? These are a couple questions to keep in mind as you read. Q: Could you…

July 26, 2011
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