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Guarded optimism for 49ers' offense
October 05, 2009 by
Instant 49ers
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The team had something very close to a complete-team effort in yesterday's 35-0 victory over the Rams. But the offensive line did not perform up to expectations. Coach Mike Singletary said he plans to sit down with offensive line coach Chris Foerster to kick around some...
49ers All-time Offensive Tackle #2
July 30, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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In another expected result, Jesse Sapolu ran away with the all-time center vote. In another interesting, but not entirely shocking result, Eric Heitmann grabbed 10% of the vote. Having current guys on the ballot can probably lead to some slightly skewed results. ...
49ers All-Time Center
July 27, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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In a less than shocking result, Steve Young blew out the field in the race for the backup QB position, finishing with 91% of the vote. Not too shabby I'd say. Later tonight I'll make sure and update the left column with our recent results.
In the meantime,...
SF's third-down failings
September 27, 2009 by
Instant 49ers
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Do you want to know why the 49ers lost today to the Vikings? They were abysmal on third downs. (And, yes, Brett Favre's game-winning TD fling came on a third down.)
Defensively, the 49ers allowed the Vikings to convert 50-percent of the time (10 of 20). And, offensively, the...
Center Heitmann to Get a Battle from Rookie Wallace This Summer?
From: Pro Football Weekly
Niners starting C Eric Heitmann, who could get a run for his money from rookie Cody Wallace this summer, told team insiders that he feels much better physically than he did a year ago at this time, when he was still feeling the effects of the broken right...
NFC West Position-by-Position: Center
June 12, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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Up to this point we've discussed quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. For the offensive line, we decided to break it up as centers, tackles and guards. At some point we may put together a single unit grade, but for now we're mixing it...
Singletary raves about Davis
September 11, 2009 by
Niner Insider
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The 49ers confirmed their captains to the media: Vernon Davis, Eric Heitmann, Justin Smith, Takeo Spikes, Patrick Willis and Michael Robinson . A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that slapping a captain label on Davis might be a mistake.
Here's a player who often struggles to...
49ers Sign C Eric Heitmann To A 3-Year Extension
October 21, 2008 by
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Center Eric Heitmann inked a contract extension that will keep him in San Francisco through the 2011 season. He receives a signing bonus of $1.25...
Niners Name Four Captains for 08 Season
The 49?ers players have selected four captains for this upcoming 2008 season: center Eric Heitmann by the offense, linebacker Patrick Willis by the offense, Michael Robinson by the special teams and player representative Walt Harris. The team last season had a captain at every position...
Singletary assesses O-line
In talking about the play of his offensive line a day after the 49ers routed the Rams 35-0, coach Mike Singletary praised center Eric Heitmann, said left tackle Joe Staley is maturing and getting better, and alternating right tackles Adam Snyder and Tony...
Tully Takes a Pay Cut?
NationFootballPost.com is reporting that Tully Banta-Cain took a pay cut, thus allowing him to make the team.
Beefy
In 2009, the 49ers will send out an offensive line averaging about 320 pounds. Left tackle Joe Staley checks in at 318, left guard David Baas is a massive 335, center Eric Heitmann goes 315, right guard Chilo Rachal is a robust 335 and right tackle Adam Snyder is 330.
“I think...
Heitmann Signs Extension
The 49ers locked up center Eric Heitmann for 3 more years. Heitmann signed an extension through the 2011 season.
MMP: Two in a Row
Shaun Hill is now 5-2 as a starter and Mike Singletary has coached this team to three wins out of there last four meetings. If those two figures aren’t enough to keep both in the ...
Dolphins-49a??ers Thursday Injury Report
December 11, 2008 by
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Arnaz Battle (foot), RB Frank Gore (ankle), DE Roderick Green (illness), CB Walt Harris (not injury related), C Eric Heitmann (abdomen), CB Marcus Hudson (concussion...
Niners-Dolphins Thursday Injury Report
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Arnaz Battle (foot), RB Frank Gore (ankle), DE Roderick Green (illness), CB Walt Harris (not injury related), C Eric Heitmann (abdomen), CB Marcus Hudson (concussion...
Same personnel but a lot of mystery
September 12, 2009 by
Instant 49ers
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And with the 2009 incarnation of the San Francisco 49ers - a team that I've watched in the offseason and training camp more than any of the other 14 previous versions I've covered - I'm already pretty sure I don't know what I'm talking about.
There has...
Martz Fond of O-line
It this the kiss of death again for the offensive line? Mike Martz is on record as saying the 49ers' offensive line, is the best unit he's been around in a "long, long time."
Singletary sees plenty of beauty in victory
September 13, 2009 by
Instant 49ers
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"I could care less if it was an ugly game, but it was beautiful for us," Singletary said. "I don't care about all that stuff, the stats and all that."
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The 49ers' defense was outstanding against the Cardinals' powerful offense. Patrick...
2009 49ers Training Camp: An intriguing QB update
August 05, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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by Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP
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Before we get to a review of the AM practice, this is probably the best picture I've seen from camp so far. Josh Morgan brought in a one...
49ers' running game last in league, but no changes
SANTA CLARA – Just two weeks ago, the 49ers were confident, almost giddy, about a rushing attack that ranked first in the league in exhibition play.
Their success this summer bolstered the theory of coach Mike Singletary and offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye that the 49ers could...
49ers OC Jimmy Raye gives his thoughts on the offense
August 25, 2009 by
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by Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP
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Yesterday Mike Singletary, Shaun Hill and Alex Smith discussed the quarterback decision. Today Jimmy Raye laid out his thoughts on the QB decision...
Nate Davis to play most of 49ers-Chargers game
September 03, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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by Donna McWilliam - AP
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Mike Singletary had a variety of comments today related to tomorrow's game and we can definitely infer a lot from them. I don't have a transcript...
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