The 49ers had their chances. They had all kinds of chances. And they botched them. “Today we just found a way to screw it up,” 49ers coach Mike Singletary said. “It’s as simple as that. Every situation, we just found a way to screw it up. Championship teams can’t do that. Teams that talk about going to the playoffs cannot do that. We did.” The 49ers were hoping…
The 49ers closed to within two games of the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals on Sunday with a 20-3 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Candlestick Park. It was the 49ers’ most complete game of the season, and an encouraging game from quarterback Alex Smith. Here is an interview I conducted with Smith after the game: * * *
This game was similar to the 49ers’ loss to the Houston Texans a while back when they trailed by 21 points at halftime. With Alex Smith in the shotgun formation, the 49ers made it interesting Sunday in a 30-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers, as their playoff hopes sustained a punch to the gut. But does the success in the second half provide the impetus for a dramatic…
The 49ers snapped their four-game losing streak thanks to Jay Cutler’s five interceptions. And the 49ers needed every one of them. Michael Lewis’ game-clinching pick came in the end zone on the final play of the game.
The 49ers have a quick turnaround, which might be a good thing after a game like this. The 49ers lost to the Tennessee Titans 34-27. They fell two games behind the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West. The 49ers have lost four in a row and five of six. Yes, ordinarily, it’s a good thing to come right back after having four turnovers lead to 24 points. But the…
Nate Clements was not in the 49ers’ starting lineup today, and it might be a while before he returns. Clements sustained a fractured right scapula in today’s game against the Colts. At this point, it is unknown whether it’s a season-ending injury.
Here is what some of the 49ers’ notable players had to say in the locker room after the 49ers’ 24-21 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Coach Mike Singletary was the last person on the 49ers’ side to talk to the media today. Generally, the head coach is the first. Singletary returned to his hometown today, and the 49ers were simply awful in the first half. They fell behind 21-0. Before heading to the locker room, he suggested to offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye that the 49ers make a change at quarterback. Raye was certainly…
How bad was the 49ers’ 45-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday? Probably worse than you thought.
The 49ers recorded their first shutout since the final game of the 2001 season. But there was not the feeling that the team was fully content with the accomplishment, a 35-0 victory, over the winless Rams. The defense and special teams played very well, to be sure. The defense pitched the shutout and scored touchdowns on Patrick Willis’ interception return and Ray McDonald’s fumble return. Special teams came through…
Mike Singletary had already delivered his postgame locker room address to his players. After the media was allowed into an interview room at one side of the locker room, he had more words to say. Singletary began working the room, shaking hands with his players after the 49ers’ crushing 27-24 loss to the Vikings. His job was to make sure the loss does not crush the season.
Today, the 49ers were better than they were a week ago. They are 2-0, heading into next week’s game against the Vikings. “This league is about constant improvements,” 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill said. “If we go out there next week and play like we did the first two games, it won’t be good.” Running back Frank Gore scored on touchdown runs of 79 and 80 yards in the…
Singletary sees plenty of beauty in victory The 49ers managed just 203 yards of total offense and gained just 21 yards on 25 rushes. But that doesn’t matter to coach Mike Singletary.
Coach Mike Singletary said he wanted to choke his quarterback. Instead, he decided to bench him.
Vernon Davis wondered why he was not on the field for the final crucial play today in the 49ers’ 14-9 loss to the Dolphins.
The 49ers today lined up against a good team from the AFC — the team that entered the day leading the East division, no less — and thoroughly dominated.
My game story from the 49ers’ 10-3 victory over the Bills is already up on the PD site. the notebook leads off with Nate Clements’ good day against his former ‘mates. And here are my quickie grades from the game. * * * The conditions were extreme today in Orchard Park, N.Y. In the second half, it was downright miserable.
The 49ers led 6-0 at the end of one quarter. But — at that point — when the 49ers settled for two field goals, it was over. There was no way the Cowboys were going to lose this one.
A word of caution: We don’t really know what today’s game meant, other than it was a victory and we haven’t seen one of those from the 49ers in quite a while. Well, we also know that the 49ers beat a very, very bad football team today at Candlestick Park.
