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49ers wideout Joshua Morgan eager to get back

San Francisco 49ers wideout Joshua Morgan is running, even sprinting, again on his surgically repaired right leg that limited him to only five games in 2011 for the NFC West champions. Morgan broke a bone in his lower leg Oct. 9 against Tampa Bay and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Leaving team headquarters Thursday, he declared, ''I'm back!'' while...
Via AP on Fox  |  3 hours ago
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49ers feel Alex Smith is ‘our guy’

Though he has been benched and was considered a bust in the past, the San Francisco 49ers are confident that Alex Smith is their guy at quarterback. “We’re all in lockstep as an organization that Alex Smith is our guy. It’s well-documented. You saw the way he played this year,” coach Jim Harbaugh said on Comcast Bay Area Tuesday. “(He is a) tremendous...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  1 day ago
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Ray McDonald arrested on warrant

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald was arrested in California Wednesday on an outstanding warrant stemming from his 2010 arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. McDonald, 27, was taken into custody after police stopped him for a traffic violation in Sunnyvale, about 40 miles south of San Francisco, at around 2:00am local time, the San Jose Mercury News reported...
Via Fox Sports  |  1 day ago
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49ers’ Ray McDonald arrested

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald was arrested Wednesday morning in Sunnyvale, Calif. for an outstanding warrant, stemming from his 2010 arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. The San Jose Mercury News reports that McDonald was released from the Santa Clara County Main Jail at just after 7:00 a.m. PST.
Via IMAGE CPR  |  1 day ago
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49ers haven’t started contract talks with Alex Smith

According to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee, the San Francisco 49ers haven’t started any contract talks with quarterback Alex Smith.  Head coach Jim Harbaugh has confirmed that he wants to bring Smith back for next season. Harbaugh may want to re-sign Smith, but if a team comes in and makes Smith an offer that he can’t refuse and the 49ers won’t match, he might...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  1 day ago
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Colin Kaepernick determined to become the 49ers starter

Rookie quarterback Colin Kaepernick was drafted in 2011 by the San Francisco 49ers and head coach Jim Harbuagh to become a potential starter down the road. But after a great season by Alex Smith, no one is sure when Kaepernick will get on the field and really show what he can do.  Especially since Harbaugh has indicated that he wants Smith back. During a question and answer on RGJ...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  1 day ago
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How long are Niners willing to commit to QB?

After producing the best season of his career, Alex Smith no doubt wants a long-term contract from the 49ers. But the 49ers need to determine just how long they are willing to commit to Smith in terms of contract years. Both sides obviously still want each other after San Francisco’s great turnaround season, but it’s likely some kind of middle ground will have to be reached for...
Via sfo.scout.com  |  2 days ago
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49ers: ranking the priorities of the team's free agent class

To say the San Francisco 49ers were a play or two away from the Super Bowl is an understatement because this team played determined football against all east coast odds, and were just a Kyle Williams' freak play away from beating them. Next on the agenda is getting back to the NFC Championship and ultimately booking a flight to the Super Bowl one year ago from this coming weekend...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  2 days ago
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San Francisco 49ers: ranking the priorities of the team's free agent class

To say the San Francisco 49ers were a play or two away from the Super Bowl is an understatement because this team played determined football against all east coast odds, and were just a Kyle Williams' freak play away from beating them. Next on the agenda is getting back to the NFC Championship and ultimately booking a flight to the Super Bowl one year ago from this coming weekend...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  3 days ago
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49ers Unlikely To Use Franchise Tag On CB Carlos Rogers

Carlos Rogers may be a free agent for the second time in as many seasons, though he is likely to get more attention this time. It’s hard to envision the 49ers using a franchise tag, which likely will be close to $11 million, on a soon to be 31-year old cornerback. Whereas Rogers was one of the most productive corners in the NFL and he played the ball exceptionally well, he had a...
Via GridironFans.com  |  4 days ago
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49ers Want To Re-Sign QB Alex Smith In A “Big Way”

Pro Football Weekly reports that an inside source has informed them that 49ers intend to retain QB Alex Smith despite his late season struggles. "I think they still want to re-sign Alex Smith in a big way," said the source. "He'll be affordable, and he wants to come back. I would be shocked if they don't re-sign him." There's been plenty of speculation...
Via GridironFans.com  |  4 days ago
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Jim Harbaugh Wins NFL Coach of the Year Award for Leading 49ers Back to Playoffs

INDIANAPOLIS -- San Francisco's Jim Harbaugh has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award for leading the 49ers back to the playoffs. In his first season as an NFL coach, Harbaugh guided the 49ers to a 13-3 mark, an NFC West title and the conference championship game. They beat New Orleans in the first round of the playoffs before losing the conference title...
Via NESN.com  |  4 days ago
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Carlos Rogers Willing to Accept Discount to Stay in San Francisco

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers will become a free agent on March 13th and is reportedly looking for a four to five year deal to stay in San Francisco. He’s also indicated that he’s willing to give the 49ers a hometown discount, but he also wants to get paid like a top tier NFL cornerback. Safety Dashon Goldson is also scheduled to hit free agency and will look to...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  9 days ago
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Full 7 Round 2012 San Francisco 49ers Mock Draft

  Teams that pick relatively late in the NFL Draft have usually had a great amount of success the previous season. The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in such a situation this season and boy has it been a long time coming for the franchise. Another aspect of success, which is much more beneficial, is the fact that San Francisco might actually have the ability to go...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  10 days ago
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49ers Linebacker Aldon Smith Arrested for DUI in Miami

MIAMI -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was charged Saturday with driving under the influence in Miami Beach. Miami-Dade County jail records show Smith was booked Saturday morning and held on $1,000 bond. Jail records did not show whether Smith was represented by an attorney. A Miami-Dade County Corrections spokeswoman said Smith was arrested by Miami Beach police. A...
Via NESN.com  |  12 days ago
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