Soft-spoken receiver Isaac Bruce was announced as the winner of the Len Eshmont Award today, this team’s most prestigious honor.
Willis makes NFC Pro Bowl team
Linebacker Patrick Willis made the NFC Pro Bowl team for the second time in his two-year career. He has been elected as a starter.
A 49ers love story
There are few things, it seems, in my personal life that aren’t in some way connected to this job I’ve held for one-and-a-half decades. Please allow me to tell one of those stories.
Myth busting: Davis-Porter matchup overhyped; Staley was outstanding; Sims played well until final snap
There are 22 players on the field, and that’s a lot of people to watch when viewing a game live. I hear there are football coaches who can watch film and have a pretty good idea how every player on the field fared on any given play without rewinding and viewing it multiple times.
Singletary explains breakdown on fourth-down play
While I was 38,000 feet over Albuquerque today, Mike Singletary had his typical day-after game press conference.
Davis wanted a piece of Porter late in the game
Vernon Davis wondered why he was not on the field for the final crucial play today in the 49ers’ 14-9 loss to the Dolphins.
Bloggin’ live from the 49ers-Dolphins game
Check here throughout the day for updates from the 49ers-Dolphins game.
Possible debut for popular 49ers player
The much-anticipated NFL regular-season debut of running back Thomas Clayton might happen tomorrow.
Report: Nolan placed too much blame on Bryant in clash with Smith
When it comes time to fill out my ballot for postseason awards, I have a pretty good idea whom I’m going to tab as “Comeback Player of the Year.” Right now, Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant has my vote.
Battle is out, Gore is questionable for Sunday’s game
Receiver Arnaz Battle will miss his fifth game in six weeks on Sunday in Miami due to an aggravation his mid-foot sprain. Meanwhile, running back Frank Gore is questionable with his left ankle sprain.
Battle doubtful, but Rossum could be back returning punts
Coach Mike Singletary gives a status report on some of his injured players following Thursday’s practice.
Three Niners on Fox’s Overpaid-Underpaid list
Alex Marvez of Foxsports.com, and president of the Pro Football Writers of America, compiled his All-Overpaid and All-Underpaid teams of 2008.
Gore is off crutches, feeling better every day
Running back Frank Gore still holds out hope that he can play Sunday when the 49ers go to his hometown of Miami to face the Dolphins.
Up the middle: Some words about Franklin and Willis
Let’s talk about the middle of the 49ers’ defense, especially nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin and middle linebacker Patrick Willis.
Practice squad moves
The Jaguars plucked defensive lineman Attiyah Atiyyah Ellison off the 49ers’ practice squad. The 49ers filled the opening by signing fullback Carl Stewart, an undrafted rookie from Auburn.
Niners prohibited from hiring Singletary during the season
In an article I wrote for Tuesday’s paper, I suggested the 49ers could lose Mike Singletary to another organization if the club wanted to wait until after the season to name him head coach for 2009 – and beyond.
Gore’s status for Sunday does not look great
Coach Mike Singletary met with the media this morning to discuss several topics of interest with the 49ers set to play the Dolphins on Sunday.
Niners confirm Martz is not a candidate at SDSU
The 49ers have confirmed a Press Democrat report that offensive coordinator Mike Martz is no longer a candidate for the San Diego State head-coaching position.
Martz deserves credit, too, for improved 49ers play
Just spoke to a source close to Mike Martz who tells me the 49ers offensive coordinator is no longer a candidate for the San Diego State job.
Singletary sees a lot of good things on film
Mike Singletary talked about Vernon Davis being the best blocking tight end he’s ever seen, his gratitude toward Mike Nolan and many other topics today during his usual day-after game press conference.