Frank Gore did something Sunday that only Hall of Famer Barry Sanders has done. That’s some pretty good company. Gore scored on running plays of 79 and 80 yards. Only Sanders has scored on TD runs of 75 yards or more in the same game in the history of the NFL. What made it even more special is that the 49ers needed those two plays for their 23-10 victory…
Improved 49ers aren’t satisfied with 2-0
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…
Week 2: Seahawks at 49ers
Things are setting up nicely for the 49ers today, as the two only unbeaten teams in the NFC West meet today at Candlestick Park. Click here early and often for today’s running blog.
Rice leads list of Hall of Fame nominees
Consider this a “save the date” notice for Jerry Rice. He better not have anything planned for Saturday, Feb. 6. Because that’s the date he will be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rice, the all-time leading receiver, and the all-time leading rusher, Emmitt Smith, are among the 131 players, coaches and contributors who comprise the preliminary list of modern-era nominees for election into the Hall of Fame’s…
Homecoming for Billick
Former 49ers PR assistant and current Fox analyst Brian Billick was at practice today, as the 49ers had their last significant work day before Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.
Crabtree surfaces . . . or does he?
Michael Crabtree broke his silence last night. The unsigned 49ers draft pick made an appearance on national TV, seemingly suggesting to Lou Holtz that he is having difficulty with his agent. On a segment called “Ask Dr. Lou,” Crabtree asks of Lou Holtz: “Dr. Lou, what advice do you give players when dealing with an agent?”
Competition waged at right tackle
Right tackle Adam Snyder assessed his Week 1 performance as follows: “I think I need to play better.” That’s one point in which everybody is in agreement. Otherwise, he might not be the starting right tackle for long. The 49ers added veteran tackle Tony Pashos as a free agent prior to the start of the season.
Niners gear up for first GPS game of ’09
The 49ers began their on-field preparations for their first GPS game (*-see below) of the season this morning with a brief walk-through. The main practice begins at 12:50 p.m., as the 49ers get ready to face the Seahawks on Sunday in a battle of NFC West unbeatens. Coach Mike Singletary and some of the players were already available to the media to go over some of the issues ….
York offers to meet with Crabtree, Parker in person
The 49ers have certainly taken the high road in the contract impasse with receiver Michael Crabtree while holding firm to the belief that the organization is treating the No. 10 overall pick fairly. And if the Crabtree and agent Eugene Parker believe the 49ers have acted out of line in their contract dealings with the unsigned draft pick, then team president Jed York said he would like to know…
Recap of Week 1 performances
The 49ers’ pass rush and secondary were the main reasons the 49ers left Arizona on Sunday with a 20-16 season-opening victory.
Report: Niners lowering offer to Crabtree
After I posted a poll question on my blog last week, a high-ranking 49ers official expressed the following sentiment about the results: “Interesting.” It sure appears as if the 49ers are going with poll option No. 4 – “Move on without him. Lower contract offer, and try to trade rights after March 1, 2010.” Yahoo! Sports’ Mike Silver, a Press Democrat alum, quotes a 49ers source as saying the club is…
Singletary: We got our tails kicked up front
Singletary: We got our tails kicked up front Mike Singletary just concluded his first day-after game press conference to wrap up the team’s 20-16 victory over the Cardinals.
Questions for the coach
Questions for the coach Mike Singletary will meet with the media at 12:15 p.m. to discuss the happenings of the weekend, mostly notably the 49ers’ 20-16 season-opening victory over the Cardinals.
Singletary sees plenty of beauty in victory
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.
Game 1: 49ers at Cardinals
Game 1: 49ers at Cardinals Welcome to the opening Sunday of the NFL regular season. I’ll be multi-tasking from my perch in the press box here at University of Phoenix Stadium, where the 49ers meet the Arizona Cardinals.
Same personnel but a lot of mystery
Same personnel but a lot of mystery There is one big reason I absolutely despise making predictions. I prefer not to blow my cover. I want readers to believe I actually know what I’m talking about.
From doghouse to team leader
From doghouse to team leader Coach Mike Singletary announced six season-long captains for the 49ers, and they weren’t necessarily slam-dunk appointments.
Singletary and game management
Singletary and game management Mike Singletary had a Hall-of-Fame career as a linebacker. When he decided he wanted to get into coaching, of course, he worked on the defensive side of the ball. So what does this man know about game/clock management?
Raye’s game plan
Raye’s game plan The 49ers entered the week with their entire offensive package installed. “Over, finished, done, none,” offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye answered when asked if anything was going to be installed this week.
