Tag Archives: Al Netter

The question Al Netter wasn’t quite sure how to answer

Posted on February 2, 2013 by BobPadecky

Offensive tackle Al Netter, the 49ers’ practice squad player and former Cardinal Newman star from Rohnert Park, was asked on Media Day, “Would you put hair gel in the Ravens’ helmet?” Netter politely kept quiet, preferring silence as opposed to … Continue reading →

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49ers practice squadders: ‘no thanks’

Posted on January 31, 2013 by philbarber

Several 49ers practice squad players – including Rohnert Park’s own Al Netter – were offered contracts by other NFL teams this season, but declined the offers and opted to stay in San Francisco. Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 4 grades

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my grades for the 49ers 35-3 preseason victory over the San Diego Chargers, who may or may not have shown up to play. Alex Smith: P. Smith gets a “Pass” even though he didn’t pass … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 1 grades: The offense

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my preseason Week One grades for the Niners’ offense. Offensive line: A. In the running game, they completely pushed the Vikings’ defensive line around. The 49ers averaged 6.3 yards per rush because the offensive line … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Tuesday, the good — Crabtree, Brooks and Tolzien excel

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Michael Crabtree increased his practice participation on Tuesday, catching three passes from Alex Smith within the first ten minutes of team drills. Crabtree mostly watched from the sideline after those catches, but he looked like the best … Continue reading →

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