The windy was gusting on the 49ers’ practice field, and that made it difficult for the quarterbacks to get the ball down the field today.
Crabtree update: No update
It’s Day 6 of 49ers training camp for rookies (and the second day of practices) and the 49ers’ top draft pick is still not under contract. And word is that the 49ers and receiver Michael Crabtree are getting no closer in their contract talks.
Day 1, practice 2: Smith turns jeers to cheers
Quarterback Alex Smith heard cheers from the crowd in the 49ers’ afternoon practice, as he looked particularly sharp in the team’s 11-on-11 drills.
Day 1, practice 1: Goldson shows his stuff
Here’s a rundown of the action during Saturday’s morning practice at 49ers training camp:
Practice begins with some old-fashioned hitting
The 49ers did not ease into Camp Singletary. Nope, it opened with a drill called the “nutcracker.” And probably don’t need to know a lot more than that.
Singletary describes boos directed at Smith as ‘outstanding’
The problem with Alex Smith winning the starting QB job out of training camp became apparent on his first throw of 11-on-11 drills at training camp this morning.
Ready to get going
**Updates with new player signed.** It’s the eve of the first practice of training camp, and you can bet the players are eager to get on the field and hit somebody. (And they’ll get plenty of chances in the next few weeks.)
Camp Singletary promises to be bruising
***Includes roster addition*** The 49ers veterans have been reporting all day, and they’ve taken a look at the practice schedule. And their jaws have dropped.
Heyward-Bey deal has brought 49ers, Crabtree no closer
The Raiders have signed Darrius Heyward-Bey, the top receiver chosen in the draft, to a contract. That means the 49ers’ deal for Michael Crabtree can’t be far behind, right?
Myth: Rookie contract issues are new to NFL
After countless hours of research, it has been revealed that not once was the word “diva” used to describe former 49ers first-round draft picks Jimmy Webb or Ted Kwalick.
Niners have one available roster spot
The 49ers placed cornerback Walt Harris on injured reserve today, officially ending his season before it ever started.
Singletary has history as a holdout
Niners coach Mike Singletary can relate to what’s happening with Michael Crabtree, the 49ers’ first-round pick who remains unsigned.
Singletary: Not concerned with Crabtree negotiations
The 49ers’ rookies, quarterbacks and veterans rebounding from injuries are scheduled to begin trickling into the team’s training camp headquarters later today. Receiver Michael Crabtree is the only rookie who does not yet have a signed contract.
Will hefty demand lead to Crabtree contract stalemate?
Niners rookies, quarterbacks and selected veterans are set to report to training camp in Santa Clara on Tuesday. Four days later, the team will hold its first practice.
Niners sign QB Nate Davis
Quarterback Nate Davis, a fifth-round pick from Ball State, signed a four-year contract with the 49ers today. Davis‘ contract includes a $150,300 signing bonus.
Thursday night’s all right (for drafting)
Tonight is the only night of the week that our household routinely records multiple TV programs. Thursdays are a good night for television, and that’s exactly what the NFL has in mind with its decision to change the format of the draft.
No place for ‘ph’inesse, Singletary wants ‘f’yiscal
Coach Mike Singletary has not said it in exactly these terms, but he wants the 49ers to take on his personality.
The 49ers’ most important players
The 49ers have averaged a tad more than six victories a season over the past three years. Are the 2009 Niners a 6-10 team? Or is this the year they finally bust over the .500 mark with a 10-6 record?
Crabtree is one of 30 unsigned first-round picks
Niners rookies are scheduled to report in eight days, but the 49ers have a built-in cushion. Sure, they’d like to get everybody signed for the July 28 reporting date, but their first practice is scheduled four days later, Aug. 1.
Crabtree starts camp far behind other 49ers wideouts
We could not believe he was still there? You hear just about every team in the league say something similar to those disingenuous words after making their selection in the first round. And while the 49ers probably could believe Michael Crabtree would still be available with the No. 10 overall pick, they had every reason to be surprised.