Yardbarker: Kentwan Balmer

49ers Have High Expectations For DT Kentwan Balmer

Tue, 05 May 2009 22:23:08 -0500

Niners defensive coordinator Greg Manusky has high expectations for Kentwan Balmer, according to the Press Democrat. "I'm expecting big things from...

49ers Have High Expectations For DT Kentwan Balmer

Tue, 05 May 2009 16:53:34 -0500

Niners defensive coordinator Greg Manusky has high expectations for Kentwan Balmer, according to the Press Democrat. "I'm expecting big things from...

49ers DE Kentwan Balmer The Invisible Man

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:40:52 -0500

Instead of selecting pass rusher, wide receiver, offensive tackle, the team went defensive tackle Kentwan Balmer. The 49ers say that Balmer is right where they want him to be in his development, which is code for "don't expect much from him this year." Balmer's been a 315-pound invisible man this summer.

NFC West Training Camp Updates

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:56:39 -0500

With the first weekend of NFL Training Camp complete, I'd like to provide a quick update from not only Cardinals Camp, however other NFC West Camps as well.

49′ers Sign First-Round Draft Pick

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:26:48 -0500

With the first day of training camp practices beginning today, the

Balmer Signs, 5 Years, 11.5 Million

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:14:15 -0500

ESPN’s John Clayton is reporting that first-round pick Kentwan Balmer had signed. It’s a five-year, $11.5 million contract that includes $6 million in guaranteed money.

Fourth-Round Pick OL Wallace Signs Deal

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:06:04 -0500

With the opening of training camp today, the

Wallace Signs, Balmer Only One Left

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:09:57 -0500

The 49ers signed their fifth draft pick today, locking up fourth-round pick Cody Wallace to a 4-year deal. With training camp set to begin on Friday the 49ers are only one signing away (Kentwan Balmer) from having all draft picks signed and in camp.

Larry Allen Indicates He Wants to Play

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:21:51 -0500

Unrestricted free agent Larry Allen has incited to 49ers offensive line coach George Warhop he wants to play. The real question is does Allen want to play his 15th NFL season as a 49er. All off-season it looked as if Allen might retire because he had made no public comments about his future. When the [...]

49ers Defensive Future and Emerging Leaders

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:48:50 -0500

Last week I posted who the identity and future leaders of the 49ers will and need to be in order for team to bring home ring number six. Here are my picks for defense: D-Line: Glory Years: Bryant Young Future: ?Kentwan Balmer. The 29th overall pick in this year's draft is fast off the line of [...]

49ers address needs by drafting Balmer, Rachal on first day

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:20:12 -0500

Samuel Lam of MVN's Mining the Gold Rush breaks down the 49ers and their two draft picks on the first day of the NFL Draft. How will Kentwan Balmer from UNC and Chilo Rachal from USC fit in?