Category Archives: Honors and awards

If Vikings go to Super Bowl, Gore and Smith go to Pro Bowl

The NFC Championship game on Sunday might have an impact on the NFL resumes of two standout 49ers players.   If the Vikings defeat the Saints on Sunday, Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson and interior lineman Kevin Williams (as well … Continue reading

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Willis near-unanimous pick for AP All-Pro team

UPDATE: The Eagles have hired Bobby April as special-teams coordinator. Niners coach Mike Singletary interviewed April for the team’s vacant position on Tuesday. Singletary also interviewed Larry Mac Duff last week, after Singletary informed Al Everest he would not be … Continue reading

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From doghouse to team leader

From doghouse to team leader   Coach Mike Singletary announced six season-long captains for the 49ers, and they weren’t necessarily slam-dunk appointments.

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Bruce named winner of Len Eshmont Award

Soft-spoken receiver Isaac Bruce was announced as the winner of the Len Eshmont Award today, this team’s most prestigious honor.

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Willis makes NFC Pro Bowl team

Linebacker Patrick Willis made the NFC Pro Bowl team for the second time in his two-year career. He has been elected as a starter.

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