Former NFL quarterback Tim Rattay is among 19 players who have signed with the Las Vegas franchise of the new United Football League.
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Via Pro Football Talk
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August 07, 2009
With Michael Crabtree reportedly ready to sit out the season if he doesn't get the contract he desires, Niners tight end (and YB blogger) Vernon Davis says that he needs "to get his butt here." -SportzAssassin
Via NFL News & Rumors
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August 05, 2009
Matt Maiocco is reporting (via Twitter) that San Francisco QB Alex Smith has been impressive thus far during training camp, and is currently in line to win the starting role for the 49ers this season.
Obviously, there’s a whole lot more football to played in practice and in pre-season contests before 49ers head coach Mike Singletary [...]
Via Pro Football Talk
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August 07, 2009
On Friday morning a 49ers spokesman said that free agent addition Brandon Jones would miss "a couple of weeks." That didn't necessarily seem PFT post-worthy.On Friday afternoon, 49ers head coach Mike Singletary contradicted the spokesman. "Oh, it's going to be...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 05, 2009
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August 07, 2009
The San Francisco 49ers' receiving corps took another hit to its depth chart Thursday, when Brandon Jones was lost for eight weeks because of a small fracture in his right shoulder.
Via Bleacher Report
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August 06, 2009
Turn up the heat on Michael Crabtree and Eugene Parker. Turn it up. Oh no, you misunderstand, don't be shy...
I mean turn it UP! WAY up.
At this point, fans realize that not ONLY do they not need Michael Crabtree this year, he might in fact hold the team BACK.
The 49ers are overflowing with WR's this year. A good player, who worked his ASS off in camp...
Via mvn.com
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August 05, 2009
The 49ers entered this training camp looking for a starting
quarterback. The two players that would be in the middle of this
competition is former #1 overall draft pick Alex Smith and last year's
starter Shaun Hill.Hill finished with a tremendous record and
his play helped secure Mike Singletary's job as a full-time head coach.
But with the team starting from scratch...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 08, 2009
I really tried to avoid writing an article about Crabtree—I swear I did.
I would much rather talk about how Manny Lawson's responsibilities have diminished to maximize his strengths or how Josh Morgan is looking like the next guy they'll feature on those "The Draft Matters, Go Deep" commercials.
But I have fallen victim to the media's obsession with his...
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