Crabtree parameters set? It’s a reasonable question that has been posed in the past day: Now that the Nos. 9 and 11 draft picks have signed, will that help the 49ers reach contract terms with Michael Crabtree, the No. 10 selection?
Smith gets his big chance
Smith gets his big chance Coach Mike Singletary said he’s closer to a decision at quarterback, which is good news because the 49ers open the regular season in three weeks. Don’t read anything into it, but Alex Smith will get the start Saturday night against the Raiders.
Q&A: Lawson must earn third-down role
Q&A: Lawson must earn third-down role The 49ers are taking it easy today, as they have just an afternoon special-teams practice scheduled in Santa Clara. I’m going to take it easy, too. But I’ve set aside a few minutes to respond to some questions submitted this morning.
Singletary: We made progress
UPDATE: The 49ers reached an agreement on a one-year contract with free-agent cornerback Eric Green, National Football Post reported. Green, a fifth-year pro, signed with the Dolphins this offseason after spending his first four years with the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers must create a spot on their 80-man roster for Green. The 49ers informed fullback Zak Keasey they will release him with an injury settlement, a league source said. Keasey is expected to…
Hill inching ahead of Smith
Hill inching ahead of Smith Oh, yeah, the 49ers’ offense practiced today, too.
A day for the defense
A day for the defense I intended to watch the 49ers’ offense again this morning. But the 49ers’ defense stole the spotlight.
Halfway finished with 49ers-Raiders work
Halfway finished with 49ers-Raiders work Day 2 of the 49ers-Raiders practices is set to begin at 8:30 this morning. I’ll be trying to keep my eyes peeled for anything noteworthy.
Gore sets tone for day with Raiders
Gore sets tone for day with Raiders The 49ers and Raiders have concluded their first of four practices over two days. Then, the teams will get together on Saturday to play a little exhibition game.
Day 17, practice 25: Willis returns
Day 17, practice 25: Willis returns It’s Day 21 since the first day 49ers rookies reported. It’s Day 17 of practices. And it was practice No. 25.
Clayton’s injury is season-ender
Clayton’s injury is season-ender The 49ers designated RB Thomas Clayton waived/injured today. Clayton, who sustained a torn right ACL in Friday’s game, is out for the season.
QB + Mystery = Easy decision
QB + Mystery = Easy decision Coach Mike Singletary did not announce a leader — or any preference whatsoever – in the great 49ers Quarterback Competition of 2009. And most impartial onlookers can’t say that one quarterback distinguished himself over the other in the exhibition opener Friday night. That means one thing.
Singletary’s day-after reaction
Singletary’s day-after reaction The 49ers are exploring their options at running back and fullback, coach Mike Singletary told reporters today after potentially long-term injuries to Thomas Clayton and Zak Keasey.
49ers: Player-by-player recap
49ers: Player-by-player recap Here’s the all-80 man review from the 49ers’ 17-16 victory over the Denver Broncos in the exhibition opener Friday night at Candlestick Park.
Niners postgame report
Niners postgame report Just back from the victorious 49ers’ locker room, where coach Mike Singletary opened his postgame remarks with the following words: “Thank God it’s the preseason.”
Exhibition: 49ers vs. Broncos
Exhibition: 49ers vs. Broncos Regular updates from tonight’s 49ers-Broncos exhibition opener at Candlestick Park.
Pre-game pep talk . . . and Q&A with RJF
Pre-game pep talk . . . and Q&A with RJF There will be plenty to watch tonight when the 49ers open the exhibition season against the Broncos at Candlestick Park. And I plan to watch it – several times.
Crabtree discussion continues
Crabtree discussion continues Over the past couple weeks I’ve spoken to dozens of individuals – none of whom wanted their quotes attributed to them – about Michael Crabtree and the 49ers. There was a theme that quickly developed.
Day 17, practice 23: Hill gets first shot
Day 17, practice 23: Hill gets first shot The 49ers went through a “mock game” this morning to iron out some of the procedural aspects for their exhibition opener. The unveiling occurs tomorrow against the Broncos at Candlestick Park.
Day 12, practice 22: Defense holds
Day 12, practice 22: Defense holds The afternoon practice had one of those dog-day feels to it. The team concluded with the two-minute drill.
Day 12, practice 21: ‘Taser’ is unveiled
Day 12, practice 21: ‘Taser’ is unveiled The 49ers’ version of the spread offense is called the “Taser,” offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye revealed. (Insert your own don’t-taze-me-dude bro joke here. I’m feeling a little sluggish today.)
