Category Archives: Podcast

Quarterback Alex Smith did not have much time to peruse the game film from the 49ers’ game Sunday against the Titans because there’s a game coming up three days earlier in the week than usual.   Smith joined me for … Continue reading →

A year ago, the 49ers took defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer in the first round of the draft. This year, they selected Ricky Jean-Francois in the seventh round. Neither will be in the starting lineup Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, but … Continue reading →

Rookie outside linebacker Diyral Briggs earned his spot on the 49ers’ 53-man roster this week the old-fashioned way: He was promoted from the practice squad.   We join this conversation in the middle as Briggs was talking about his late … Continue reading →

The 49ers’ two-minute offense against the Houston Texans was a little rough. OK, it was more than just a little rough.   Backup quarterback Alex Smith had not run a two-minute drill in practice since as far back as the … Continue reading →

Quarterback Shaun Hill was clearly disappointed Monday when he met with the media just hours after coach Mike Singletary informed him of the decision to start Alex Smith against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday.   But Hill stood there and … Continue reading →

Alex Smith was anointed the 49ers’ starting quarterback just five games into his rookie season. Now, he’s been promoted to the same position in the seventh game of his fifth year.     * * *

And here’s Part II of Michael Crabtree’s meeting today with the assembled media inside the 49ers’ locker room:     * * *

Michael Crabtree met with the media today for the first time since we reported the likelihood that the rookie receiver could start in his NFL debut Sunday against the Texans.   Here is Part I of Crabtree’s group interview session: … Continue reading →