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After all, the 49ers did not seem to offend their six previous first-round draft picks over the past four years. The 49ers have also been proactive about signing young players - including Shawntae Spencer, Michael Robinson, Frank Gore, Delanie Walker, Parys Haralson and Joe Staley - to lucrative contract extensions. Take this as a good sign that York is putting pressure on Crabtree...

Matt Maiocco reports that veteran QB Damon Huard has been released and that rookie Nate Davis has locked up his spot on the 53-man roster. While keeping Davis was a given... releasing Huard, a proven veteran backup who has been able to competently fill in during injuries and as...

Rookie RB Glen Coffee, ran for 129 yards on 16 first half carries, Michael Robinson rushed for 97, and Kory Sheets added 51 as the 49ers edged the Oakland Raiders 21-20 Saturday night, in a game where the team put up nearly 300 yards rushing on their Bay Area rivals....

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Quarterback Shaun Hill hit four receivers on the 49ers' game-winning drive Sunday.

--The Seahawks have a receiver they awarded a $15 million signing bonus, and he's around and making a difference. Singletary said T.J. Houshmandzadeh "adds more to what they already had." --The Seahawks also managed to sign a player at No. 4 money despite the fact some mock drafts had him going No. 1 overall. LB Aaron Curry has replaced Julian Peterson, who was...

The San Francisco 49ers are going to win the NFC West title. Go ahead and write it down, take it to the bank and keep a record of this column so you can try to say “I told you so” at the end of the NFL season.   The time has finally come for the 49ers to take a step towards the glory years of Montana, Rice, Young and Craig. The building blocks are in place for a...

Linebacker Takeo Spikes figures there will be days this season when San Francisco's defense struggles and the offense carries the load.

If your generic bandwagon sports fan asked your typical die-hard follower of the NFL the following question: "What matchups are the hardest for a NFL team to win?"  The answer would probably include at least one of the following: road game in a loud stadium, inter-divisional game, and a game against the defending conference champions. Well, the 49ers opening win on...

All charges against the ex-girlfriend of former Steelers wide receiver Cedrick Wilson were withdrawn by Allegheny County prosecutors today

Linebacker Takeo Spikes figures there will be days this season when San Francisco's defense struggles and the offense carries the load.

MNF's Trent Dilfer slamming T.O.: priceless. And I agree. Dilfer said "In the NFL your legacy does not insure your future", and added that Terrell Owens is no longer dominant and looks like and old player. Nice work Trent. Don't expect any Christmas wishes from T.O. though.