Category Archives: Lineup changes

Mike Singletary was not scheduled to speak with reporters today, but as he walked off the field he checked in with the four writers who showed up at the 49ers’ Thanksgiving Day practice.   Singletary shared a couple of developments.

Coach Mike Singletary hinted at personnel changes on Monday. He revealed a little more on Wednesday, the first day the 49ers began on-field work to face the Jaguars.   The 49ers own the league’s No. 29th 30th-ranked pass defense, and … Continue reading →

When the 49ers began working toward a contract extension with third-year cornerback Tarell Brown in late September, it was apparent that he figured into the team’s future.   Well, the future has arrived. Brown is set to take over at … Continue reading →

Niners coach Mike Singletary said today he has yet to make a final decision whether Michael Crabtree will be in the starting lineup for the 49ers on Sunday against the Houston Texans.   “He’s certainly going to play a lot, … Continue reading →

There is a “strong possibility” rookie receiver Michael Crabtree will be in the starting lineup Sunday against the Houston Texans, 49ers coach Mike Singletary confirmed this afternoon.   Josh Morgan started the first five games for the 49ers at split … Continue reading →

Rookie Chilo Rachal might get his first NFL start on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, 49ers coach Mike Singletary said this morning. Rachal has split time in the past two games at right guard with Tony Wragge.

GM Scot McCloughan (and Mike Nolan) has not experienced much success in finding wide receivers via the draft. But what about the team’s two youngest wideouts? Can they play?   At this point, we do not know.