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2009 Roster Projections: Linebackers
June 16, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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I was originally going to break up the linebackers by inside and outside. However, I realize there are cross-over issues on the bubble and it should hopefully generate a little more discussion looking at all the linebackers combined together. The 49ers linebackers are...
Philadelphia Eagles: Are the Linebackers Too Young?
June 22, 2008 by
Bleed Eagles Green
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The 2007 Eagles defense was a top-10 unit. The offseason additions of Asante Samuel and Chris Clemons should only improve the defense's ranking.
The 2007 defense that was very good could be dominant in 2008.
The defensive line boasts two young, promising tackles...
From doghouse to team leader
September 11, 2009 by
Instant 49ers
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Linebackers Patrick Willis and Takeo Spikes, and defensive lineman Justin Smith were named captains, along with special-teamer Michael Robinson. The offensive captains did not include a running back or a quarterback. Instead, Eric Heitmann and . . . wait for it . . . . wait ....
Mining for positives in an ugly 49ers opener
September 07, 2008 by
Bay Area Sports Beat
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OK, let's get the obligatory tear-them-a-new-one part of the story out of the way first.
The 49ers stunk it up in their season-opener Sunday at Monster Park. They lost 23-13 to the Arizona Cardinals, a team they beat twice last year. They turned to ball over five times and didn...
49ers right tackle: One more training camp battle
August 06, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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At the end of July I put together a list of training camp battles that included the participants, who I thought was leading at the first turn and some brief thoughts. At that time I figured I had covered just about every significant battle. One of those battles was...
Training Camp 2008: Breakdown of the Saints Weakside Linebackers
July 15, 2008 by
Saints Gab
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2007 Summary:
Scott Shanle did such a great job in 2006 that he got a nice contract before the 2007 season. Unfortunately, his tackle totals went down and had no sacks (3 in 2006) in 2007. Shanle had a tendency to disappear in games. Some could attribute it to bad D-line play, but...
McNabb's turn to play hero for Eagles with season on line
December 07, 2007 by
Patriots Nation
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PHILADELPHIA
Eagles-Niners Aftermath
October 12, 2008 by
Five Tool Tool
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Just a lovely day here in Eagle Fanland, even though the game didn't really compete with the day's most exciting contests (since, well, five of them ended in the final 9 seconds or less today). A neighbor and site reader came by with his kid, so the Shooter Kids were occupied...
49ers Sign Brandon Jones
March 01, 2009 by
Niner Noise
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The 49ers struck a deal with former Titan
Ricky Jean-Francois activated from the non-football illness list
August 05, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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Take that you dirty staph infection! Ricky Jean-Francois passed a physical today and should be back on the practice field. The battle should get interesting now mixing him in with Balmer, Sopoaga, Franklin and Evans. As there isn't much else to chat about...
Cincinnati Bengals: 2009 NFL Draft Recap
One has to go back to 2003 (Carson Palmer, Eric Steinbach, Kelley Washington) or 1998 (Takeo Spikes, Brian Simmons) to find an NFL Draft which has generated the day after buzz on the Bengals 2009 draft and even then I do not think it compares (Remember we are talking about day after...
Bills Acquire DT Walker for Spikes, Holcomb
March 26, 2007 by
Buffalo Bills Nation
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In a much-anticipated move that has been discussed for a couple of days now, the Buffalo Bills have finally traded away their veteran dead cap space in LB Takeo Spikes and QB Kelly Holcomb. The two veterans will be playing in Philadelphia next season, where Spikes is expected to start...
Defense Dominates Cowboys
December 17, 2007 by
Inside the Iggles
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Maybe Andy Reid is not so delusional.
The Eagles who are hanging on to their improbable playoff hopes by a tiny thread gave it their all today. There was no quit in this team. They did not just lay down, and get ready to golf. They came out ready to kick some ass, and they did....
The Splits - NFC Discussion
September 04, 2007 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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With the 2007 NFL season right around the corner, FIO writers Matt Hinzpeter and Tim Hays square off against each other to discuss the NFC. FIO's "The Splits" is a debate/discussion style article between two FIO writers. See where Hinzpeter and Hays agree, and where they butt heads.
49ers-Cowboys: Time for the defense to step up?
August 28, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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Over the first couple weeks and first two preseason games I've focused much more on the offense than the defense. I've wanted to see who would win the QB battle, even if the offense is running through Frank Gore. Now that we've got that figured out, game...
Transaction Round-up: Weekend Signings and Trades
March 01, 2009 by
Biz of Football
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Here is a recap of the latest NFL free-agent signings and trades, as reported by Adam Schefter on NFL.com:DT Cole picks Seahawks over returning to Packers One of the Green Bay Packers? big off-season priorities was re-signing DT Colin Cole. But early Sunday morning,...
Opening with a Loss: Niners Fall to Cards 23-13
Unlike the 2007 season, the 49ers will not rein in the new season with a win. The 49ers lost 23-13 to the Cardinals on Sunday in a game which featured five Niners turnovers.
A Zak Keasey fumble on the Niners' four-yard line four minutes into the game and a J.T. O'Sullivan intercepton...
NFL Labor situation: Going to get worse before it gets better?
July 15, 2009 by
Niners Nation
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While this is a 49ers-specific website, there are bigger issues that will affect the entire NFL, and thus the 49ers as well. The labor situation is the big one. As each day passes, new stories come out that seem to reflect greater and greater sabre-rattling. Today...
49ers 2009 NFL Draft Recap
April 27, 2009 by
Niner Noise
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The San Francisco 49ers did well overall in the 2009 NFL draft this past weekend however the need of an offensive tackle and an edge pass rusher went unfulfilled. Finally GM Scot McCloughan tried to improve the wide receiver position selecting Michael Crabtree with the tenth pick who...
NFL Punchlines: Could Tony Romo Play This Week vs. the Rams?
October 20, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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Tony Romo is still holding out hope that he will play this week vs the Rams. (Dallas Morning News) Julius Peppers is catching heat down in Carolina for his less than stellar play. (The State) Former Chargers lineman Chris Mims was found dead in his apartment yesterday. He was 38....
Very Frenzied Free Agency Period!
February 27, 2009 by
Musket Fire
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Here are the latest moves from around the NFL, on this the first day of a very frenzied free agency period!
The Denver Broncos have been hard at work signing just about anyone that arrives for a visit.? They’ve signed RB’s Correll Buckhalter (Philadelphia) and J.J. Arrington ...
Replay: Eagles Vs 49ers
October 16, 2008 by
Inside the Iggles
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Philadelphia Eagles at San Fransisco 49ers
October 12th, 2008
49ers-Bears Monday Injury Report
19 days ago by
Niners Nation
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The 49ers and Bears did not hold formal practices today, but due to the truncated schedule, they have provided an injury report based on what would likely have happened if there had been practice. Suffice to say, this is not a pretty practice report. The 49ers were...
49ers-Bears Tuesday Injury Report
18 days ago by
Niners Nation
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I know all of us were a bit concerned by all the players on yesterday's injury report. However, as today's report shows, virtually all the "limited" and "non-participants" were full participants today. Yesterday's report was a projection...
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