SANTA CLARA – Seattle’s new quarterback, Tarvaris Jackson, spoke to Bay Area reporters on a conference call an hour before Pete Carroll did, but I’m giving you Jackson second. Hope that’s alright. Here’s the full transcript. Q: Where do you think the Seahawks offense is at this point? JACKSON: We’re getting better each day, you know? We’ve got guys coming out to work, trying to get better. The time limit…
Pete Carroll on the Niners
SANTA CLARA – The Seattle Seahawks head coach, Pete Carroll, spoke on a conference call this afternoon with Bay Area reporters. Here’s the complete transcript. Q: When you look at what the 49ers were doing in the exhibition season do you see a lot of what Harbaugh did at Stanford as well? CARROLL: Their attack was very basic in the preseason like everybody pretty much is. They’re a committed running…
Frank Gore Q&A
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of what Frank Gore said at his locker this afternoon. Enjoy. Q: What does it mean to you to perhaps one day become the 49ers all-time leading rusher? GORE: I never really thought about it. When it comes, I would like to be the franchise leading rusher, but I never really thought about it. Q: You said on TV the other day that you…
Tavares Gooden introduces himself
SANTA CLARA – Tavares Gooden, the newest 49er, introduced himself to the Bay Area reporters today. Here’s what he said. Q: Are you going to be an inside linebacker here? GOODEN: We haven’t really discussed that yet. Any way to help the team out. I played outside and inside at the University of Miami, so obviously I have that in my repertoire. Q: What did you learn from getting to…
Carlos Rogers breaks down Seattle’s offense
SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers broke down Seattle’s offensive attack for reporters today at his locker. Seattle has a new offensive coordinator, and his name is Darrell Bevell. Bevell was the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings from 2006-2010, and he brought two key players with from Minnesota to Seattle – quarterback Tavaris Jackson and wide receiver Sidney Rice. In his breakdown, Rogers focused on Jackson and Rice. On Sunday…
Anthony Dixon avoids head trauma
SANTA CLARA — Anthony Dixon narrowly missed sustaining a serious head injury today in the 49ers locker room. He was walking from the equipment room to his locker when a cameraman almost took his head off. The cameraman was standing in the middle of the locker room, holding his camera on his shoulder, looking for someone to shoot. He spotted Frank Gore, so he spun himself towards the running back….
Tarell Brown on the Niners D: “We’ve been hiding stuff, too.”
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers list Tarell Brown as their starting right cornerback for Sunday’s season opener against the Seahawks. If Shawntae Spencer can prove in practice this week that his hamstring is healthy, look for Spencer to take his spot at right corner, and for Brown to slide back to the nickel spot. Either way, Brown will be a key member of the Niners’ secondary in 2011. He spoke…
Braylon Edwards: Not suspended
The NFL will not suspend Braylon Edwards week 1 against the Seahawks for a DUI he plead guilty to last year. So, look for Edwards to start on Sunday ahead of Ted Ginn Jr. The 49ers listed both players as co-starters at one wide receiver position, but that was before this news broke. Update: According to Matt Barrows, the NFL fined Edwards $50,000 for the incident. Follow me…
Vic Fangio Q&A
SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke at the podium in the media tent today. Jim Harbaugh will speak tomorrow, and Greg Roman will speak on Thursday. Here’s the complete transcript of Fangio’s Tuesday interview, courtesy of the 49ers. What kind of role do you foresee for LB Tavares Gooden? “When you’re selecting back-up linebackers, a major part of that process is the equation of special teams. We felt he would…
Crabtree “should be” ready to play this Sunday
SANTA CLARA — Michael Crabtree still has not formally given an interview this season, but he told the Associated Press’ Janie McCauley that he “should be” ready to play this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. The Niners list Joshua Morgan as one starting receiver for week 1, and they list “Ted Ginn Jr. or Braylon Edwards” as the other starting receiver. That should really narrow it down for Seattle. We…
Scott Tolzien talks
SANTA CLARA – The Niners current third-string quarterback, undrafted rookie Scott Tolzien, spoke at his locker this morning. Here’s the transcript of the interview. Q: Has it been a hectic last few days? TOLZIEN: Seriously. It’s crazy, I’m on a plane ride over and I’m thinking, shoot, we’ve got a game this weekend and I don’t even know who we’re playing. There first thing I asked when I got here…
Donte Whitner vs. Zach Miller
SANTA CLARA — In case you don’t follow Donte Whitner on twitter, here’s what he wrote this morning: “I’m looking forward to covering ZACH MILLER this Sunday. I hear that he’s one of the best at his position. & they say I can’t cover TE’s..” Whitner expanded on his twitter comment today at his locker. He explained that part of the reason he’s so confident is because he gets to…
Antwan Applewhite cut
The 49ers sent out a press release this morning explaining that they’ve officially signed linebacker Tavares Gooden, and that they cut Antwan Applewhite to make room on the roster for their newest linebacker. Under Vic Fangio, who was the defensive coordinator in Baltimore from 2006-2009, Gooden played inside linebacker next to Ray Lewis, but it seems like Fangio wants him to be an outside linebacker who specializes in coverage –…
Tavares Gooden signs
The 49ers have signed ex-Ravens linebacker Tavares Gooden to a one year contract, according to Aaron Wilson of Scout.com The Niners cut reserve inside linebacker Keaton Kristick yesterday to make room for quarterback Scott Tolzien on the roster. Gooden gives the Niners depth at the inside linebacker position. Also, according to CBS Sportsline’s Michael Erler, Gooden gives the Niners something they lack – a linebacker who can cover tight ends….
Xavier Omon signs to practice squad, Ronald Johnson doesn’t
The 49ers just announced on twitter that they signed seven players to their practice squad, and running back Xavier Omon is one of them. Omon had a strong exhibition season, rushing 30 times for 121 yards and a touchdown. The sixth round pick from USC, Ronald Johnson, did not have a strong exhibition season, and the 49ers did not sign him to their practice squad either. The eighth and final…
Bethel-Thompson out, one spot left on the practice squad
Here’s your midday practice squad update. According to Matt Barrows, QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who was signed to the practice squad earlier today, has already been released from it. New QB Scott Tolzien will be on the 53-man roster, at least for the next few weeks. So as of now there are no QBs on the practice squad. Six of the eight spots are set, and they go to: C Chase…
49ers claim Scott Tolzien
According the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee, the 49ers just claimed quarterback Scott Tolzien. You remember Tolzien. He was the Chargers’ quarterback who carved up the Niners second and third stringers Thursday night. In other news, according to the Sacramento Bee’s Matt Barrows, the 49ers have also signed quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson to the practice squad. So now the 49ers have Alex Smith and three rookies backing him up. And as…
Harbaugh conference call transcript
Here’s the complete transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Saturday press conference. He said the 49ers are comfortable with Colin Kaepernick as Alex Smith’s backup quarterback, and when asked if the team would sign another QB, Harbaugh seemed to suggest that if they do, he may only play for the practice squad. So perhaps the Niners won’t be so interested in a signing a veteran QB. Perhaps they’ll be interested in Scott…
49ers announce cuts, initial 53-man roster set
The Niners just announced all 26 of their cuts. They are: RB Xavier Omon, G Tony Wragge, WR Ronald Johnson, QB Josh McCown, QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson, C Chase Beeler, CB Phillip Adams, CB Phillip Davis, WR Lance Long, WR Chris Hogan, WR Joe Hastings, DT Briak Bulcke, FB Jack Corcoran, T Derek Hall, LB Alex Joseph, TE Nate Lawrie, TE Konrad Reuland, CB Cory Nelms, LB Kenny Rowe, NT Sealver…
Dobbs in, Reuland out, Adams “blessed,” but still out
According to Matt Barrows, defensive lineman Demarcus Dobbs and safety Colin Jones will make the 49ers 53-man roster. Dobbs is no surprise, but Colin Jones certainly is. He’d primarily be a special teamer, and I assumed the 49ers would keep safety C.J. Spillman for that role. Could the Niners keep both Jones and Spillman? I think it’s doubtful, but I could be wrong. Also according to Barrows, two more players…
