http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/teams/san_francisco_49ers/58 Recent articles about San Francisco 49ers en-us San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mario Manninghim told 49ers.com that he’s started to run and cut on his surgically repaired knee. “I have started and running cutting and doing little things,” Manningham said. Manningham has been working non-stop to get his knee healthy again. “When you have knee injuries, you can’t really take any time off,” he said. “Every time I think about it, I’m trying to do something with my knee. I’m not rushing it but I am going hard on my knee.” Manningham doesn’t have a return date. “Whenever God wants me to come out and play, then when I’m 100 (percent),” Manningham said. “That’s when I’m going to go out there.” Need NFL Tickets? The post Mario Manningham is running and cutting appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Sat, 25 May 2013 11:30:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mario_manningham_is_running_and_cutting/13692644 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mario_manningham_is_running_and_cutting/13692644 Mario Manningham is running and cutting http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/mario_manningham_is_running_and_cutting/13692644 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c9d0b02df971c2100de2e694617a7f18b2313b83/mini/6409610.jpg Although not too sure who that 'someone' will be, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh isn't worried... at least that's what he's telling the media. Last season's leading receiver Michael Crabtree went down with a torn Achilles tendon and will be out an estimated 6 months, and contrary to the team's stance, will be hard to replace. Harbaugh knows this, but in all fairness to his other less talented receivers, he has to put on a good face. “We’ll put [A.J.] Jenkins, [Quinton] Patton, Ricardo Lockette at the same position and let them compete and emerge,” Harbaugh said, via 95.7 The Game. “The good news is that somebody will emerge because they have to.” “Then on the other side, Anquan Boldin, Chad Hall, Marlon Moore has been doing some really nice things in the offseason,” Harbaugh added. “Joe Hastings will compete on the other side. Kyle Williams eventually will come back from his injury. He’s doing real well, coming along very nicely. And Ma... Sat, 25 May 2013 11:12:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/harbaugh_confident_that_someone_will_step_up_as_crabtrees_replacement/13692515 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/harbaugh_confident_that_someone_will_step_up_as_crabtrees_replacement/13692515 Harbaugh confident that someone will step up as Crabtree's replacement http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/harbaugh_confident_that_someone_will_step_up_as_crabtrees_replacement/13692515 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/a/8a90285dab02a6bed2e9f15255305a0709ed70a5/mini/5816852.jpg San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree is out with an Achilles injury.  Head coach Jim Harbaugh believes one of his young receivers will emerge as a definite starter opposite Anquan Boldin.  Simply, because one of them has to. Harbaugh sees  Sat, 25 May 2013 09:18:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jim_harbaugh_a_young_wr_will_emerge_in_crabtrees_place/13691966 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jim_harbaugh_a_young_wr_will_emerge_in_crabtrees_place/13691966 Jim Harbaugh: A young WR will emerge in Crabtree’s place http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jim_harbaugh_a_young_wr_will_emerge_in_crabtrees_place/13691966 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55e8ce41bf35d6298deb925618e108576d8bdd83/mini/6809202.jpg 49ers’ head coach Jim Harbaugh told 95.7 The Game that A.J Jenkins, Quinton Patton and Ricardo Lockette are competing for Michael Crabtree’s spot. “We’ll put Jenkins, Patton, Ricardo Lockette at the same position and let them compete and emerge,” Harbaugh said on the O’Connell and Steinmetz show, per CSNBayArea.com. “The good news is somebody will emerge because they have to. Then on the other side, Anquan Boldin, Chad Hall . . . Marlon Moore has been doing some really nice things in the offseason. Joe Hastings will compete on the other side.” After being taken in the first round of last year’s draft, I would think Jenkins is the front-runner to take over for Crabtree. Need NFL Tickets? The post A.J. Jenkins competing for Michael Crabtree’s spot appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Fri, 24 May 2013 22:52:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/aj_jenkins_competing_for_michael_crabtrees_spot/13690502 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/aj_jenkins_competing_for_michael_crabtrees_spot/13690502 A.J. Jenkins competing for Michael Crabtree’s spot http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/aj_jenkins_competing_for_michael_crabtrees_spot/13690502 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png According to John Clayton of ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers may end up bringing in wide receiver Devery Henderson to help them replace Michael Crabtree. A name to watch for the SF 49ers at wide receiver is Devery Henderson. He might be a better option than Brandon Lloyd — John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) May 24, 2013   Need NFL Tickets? The post Devery Henderson reportedly a player to watch for the 49ers appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Fri, 24 May 2013 21:49:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/devery_henderson_reportedly_a_player_to_watch_for_the_49ers/13690256 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/devery_henderson_reportedly_a_player_to_watch_for_the_49ers/13690256 Devery Henderson reportedly a player to watch for the 49ers http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/devery_henderson_reportedly_a_player_to_watch_for_the_49ers/13690256 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/82860ec9e6febded402b1296d47d8df0f200a3f4/mini/6421402.jpg The great thing about the NFL is that there are so many positions that every year, there is almost always at least one player who has a breakout year on every team, no matter how good or bad the team is. This is one part in a 32 part segment detailing one potential breakout player for the 2013 NFL season on each NFL team (rookies don’t count). For the San Francisco 49ers, that player is cornerback Tarell Brown. On a defense as good as the 49ers’, it’s easy for a very talented player to go unnoticed. While guys like Justin Smith, Aldon Smith, Patrick Willis, and NaVorro Bowman rightfully get all the attention, Tarell Brown was probably the 3rd biggest named member of their secondary last year, behind #1 cornerback Carlos Rogers and safety Dashon Goldson, who signed one of the richest contracts ever for a safety this off-season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On a defense that sent 6 players to the Pro-Bowl (due to a combination of skill and the San Francisco Bay Area’s tendency to dom... Fri, 24 May 2013 20:02:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/san_francisco_49ers_potential_breakout_player_of_2013_tarell_brown/13689863 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/san_francisco_49ers_potential_breakout_player_of_2013_tarell_brown/13689863 San Francisco 49ers Potential Breakout Player of 2013: Tarell Brown http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/san_francisco_49ers_potential_breakout_player_of_2013_tarell_brown/13689863 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/36b1cf105db99a3cb426fa2df9ab783bda8fa1d1/mini/6591864.jpg At the very end of the 49ers final drive in the Super Bowl, Colin Kaepernick tried repeatedly to get Michael Crabtree the football.  The 49ers came up short and many were critical of the play calling down near the goal line. It wasn't a coincidence that Crabtree emerged as a legitimate  eceiving threat after Colin Kaepernick took over midway through  the season.  Kaepernick looked for Crabtree a lot.  The two developed a level of chemistry that really gave the offense a boost, but as we saw in the most crucial moments of last season, perhaps he looks for Crabtree a little too much. Losing your number one wide receiver for potentially the whole season is never good.  Especially when that receiver was just beginning to live up to very lofty expectations.  It is, without a doubt, a setback for the offense but the season is far from lost.  It will force Kaepernick to involve other receiving options in the passing game.  Vernon Davis is one of the most talented tight... Fri, 24 May 2013 15:26:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/crabtree_injury_could_make_the_49ers_stronger/13688714 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/crabtree_injury_could_make_the_49ers_stronger/13688714 Crabtree injury could make the 49ers stronger http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/crabtree_injury_could_make_the_49ers_stronger/13688714 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/65cf3ee513eb9b1ef640ab0fb7c459b423170a09/mini/6767916.jpg According to Mike Garafolo of USA TODAY Sports, the San Francisco 49ers have restructured the contract of offensive lineman Jonathan Goodwin. Niners OL Jonathan Goodwin’s restructure was a reduction in base salary from $3.7m to $2.5m. Team guaranteed $1m of the deal in exchange. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 24, 2013   Need NFL Tickets? The post 49ers restructure Jonathan Goodwin’s contract appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:15:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_restructure_jonathan_goodwins_contract/13688012 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_restructure_jonathan_goodwins_contract/13688012 49ers restructure Jonathan Goodwin’s contract http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/49ers_restructure_jonathan_goodwins_contract/13688012 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ESPN aired this graphic yesterday on the 49ers receivers with Michael Crabtree suffering an achilles injury in OTAs.  It's an interesting display on the youth and experience of the 49ers receiving corps.  And what experience they have!  What with Anquan Boldin playing 50 years in the league and catching passes from John Brodie back in the day.  Michael Crabtree and Mario Manningham are very experienced too, spending a mere 16 and 12 years in the league respectively. Of course, the top header is supposed to be "Catches" and not "Games" but it's worth pondering how effective a 69 year old Anquan Boldin would be in the league. H/T Ross Jacobson Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/screengrab_snafu_the_49ers_receivers_are_really_old/13686917 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/screengrab_snafu_the_49ers_receivers_are_really_old/13686917 Screengrab Snafu: The 49ers receivers are really old http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/screengrab_snafu_the_49ers_receivers_are_really_old/13686917 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/f/1faa429904d3da01f757da31f23329235d7fce4f/mini/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93201013.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D012299E5645A304B14747EA3F05C9B23451AB0A9430418262.jpg San Francisco receiver Mario Manningham understands exactly what happened to fellow receiver Michael Crabtree, and he knows it’s a long process coming back. Manningham injured his knee which ended his 2012 season in a December game against the Seattle Seahawks. While Crabtree is just starting the rehab process, Manningham is working toward ending his. He has a great opportunity as the injury has changed the landscape of the 49ers passing game. Someone has to step up and take the role of the possession receiver, "It's sad to see somebody get hurt that's a great value to our team," Manningham said, via Cam Inman of the Mercury News. "But the next person has to step up, man. We all know injuries are a part of the game." On his rehab is going on his knee: "I have started and running cutting and doing little things," Manningham said. "When you have knee injuries, you can't really take any time off. Every time I think about it... Fri, 24 May 2013 11:28:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_receiver_mario_manningham_on_michael_crabtree_injury_next_man_up/13686617 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_receiver_mario_manningham_on_michael_crabtree_injury_next_man_up/13686617 49ers receiver Mario Manningham on Michael Crabtree injury: ‘next man up’ http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/49ers_receiver_mario_manningham_on_michael_crabtree_injury_next_man_up/13686617 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d43c55da3d959081b297c0c18ddb90419b494b39/mini/6503580.jpg Instagram San Francisco 49ers’ Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree went down with a torn Achilles tendon on Tuesday. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh said that the injury occured in 7-on-7 drills, “He was coming in motion, just planted, started a route and felt like somebody kicked him in Achilles,” Harbaugh said. Obviously, this is a big loss for the 49ers, as Crabtree had a great rapport with quarterback Colin Kaepernick down the stretch last season and appeared to be headed towards a breakout season. Somebody will have to step up and produce for the 49ers, who could that be? Crabtree has already had surgery and there is about a six month expected recovery time. So it is likely that he makes a return late in the season, and has enough time to get ready for a playoff run. That being said, there will still be plenty of opportunity for other players in his absence as he will not be expected back any time soon. The most obvious guy to see more balls thrown his way, is tight end Vernon Davis. Davis... Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/how_will_the_san_francisco_49ers_replace_michael_crabtree/13684922 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/how_will_the_san_francisco_49ers_replace_michael_crabtree/13684922 How Will the San Francisco 49ers Replace Michael Crabtree? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/how_will_the_san_francisco_49ers_replace_michael_crabtree/13684922 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/d/ddbe2ce6e5a1ac104fe701e1bfb7645ef62cbf15/mini/Arizona_Cardinals_v_ca3a.jpg When I first heard about Michael Crabtree’s torn Achilles yesterday, I imagine I had the same reaction as many 49ers fans, sadness. Crabtree had his breakout season last year, as he finally had a passer capable of using his talent. The addition of Anquan Boldin was only going to make things easier for Crabtree, and 100 catches was a real possibility. Now, chances are he will miss most of the season and if he does return it will be so late into the year that his impact will likely be minimal. He joins the likes of Kyle Williams and Mario Manningham in the 49ers wide receiver infirmary. With Crabtree out, some people want to just hand the division to Seattle. I think that is ludicrous. I don’t think wide receiver is this depth filled position that some 49ers fans are trying to talk themselves into. You now have Anquan Boldin, tight end Vernon Davis, and then a bunch of guys that are injured. 2012 1st round draft pick AJ Jenkins will have to show something this year, as he was kept off... Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/happy_hour_crabtree_injury_is_a_blow_but_not_death_knell_for_49ers/13682489 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/happy_hour_crabtree_injury_is_a_blow_but_not_death_knell_for_49ers/13682489 Happy Hour – Crabtree Injury Is A Blow, But Not Death Knell for 49ers http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/happy_hour_crabtree_injury_is_a_blow_but_not_death_knell_for_49ers/13682489 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/f/cfa9a66c4bc26252efce650d508b58a93b23f74f/mini/6892384.jpg San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t give a ringing endorsement in bringing receiver Randy Moss back into the fold, matter of fact he didn’t give one at all. In the aftermath of the Michael Crabtree injury, Harbaugh chose not to shed much light on a veteran pick up, but did talk about the young receivers they have on the roster.  “We don’t comment on anybody but the players that we have here on this team,” Harbaugh said, via Mike Florio of Profootballtalk.com. The move to trade for Anquan Boldin looks even better today. Harbaugh continued moving on to the young players:  “You look at the young receivers on our team that will emerge, because they have to emerge,” Harbaugh said.  “So, [I'm] excited to watch them compete for that spot.” Florio writes about Moss ‘Asked specifically whether Randy Moss could return to the team, Harbaugh reiterated his non-response response.’   Thu, 23 May 2013 16:57:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_quiet_on_next_move_after_michael_crabtree_injury_randy_moss_not_an_option_at_this_point/13681682 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_quiet_on_next_move_after_michael_crabtree_injury_randy_moss_not_an_option_at_this_point/13681682 49ers quiet on next move after Michael Crabtree injury, Randy Moss not an option at this point http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/49ers_quiet_on_next_move_after_michael_crabtree_injury_randy_moss_not_an_option_at_this_point/13681682 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/9/d905bd90d90d319630fb479a7b379f3c10fc730f/mini/6932630.jpg Now that there’s a chance Michael Crabtree could miss the entire 2013 season, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh is ready to rely on his younger players, rather than re-sign Randy Moss. “We’re excited for the young receivers that we have,” Harbaugh said when asked about a Moss reunion, per NFL.com. “Really feel that somebody’s going to emerge there because they have to. And competition will create that. And we’ll look forward to watching that.” Harbaugh is doing the right thing.  The 49ers are better off relying on younger players than Moss, who’s clearly washed up.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Randy Moss not an option for the 49ers appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:43:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/randy_moss_not_an_option_for_the_49ers/13678793 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/randy_moss_not_an_option_for_the_49ers/13678793 Randy Moss not an option for the 49ers http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/randy_moss_not_an_option_for_the_49ers/13678793 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/5/d59e17af2665c05db7552d081cdd550ba6701cd1/mini/6932632.jpg SFGate San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree tore his right Achilles tendon Tuesday during the team’s organized team activities. Crabtree felt a kick in the back of his right ankle as he pushed off to run his route during a 7-on-7 drill.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t a kick but a  Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_anticipate_michael_crabtree_return/13675151 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_anticipate_michael_crabtree_return/13675151 49ers anticipate Michael Crabtree return http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/49ers_anticipate_michael_crabtree_return/13675151 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/8/888b419cdfd56c5b8137c14bdc072196bc2863b5/mini/Tennessee_Titans_v_942b.jpg San Francisco 49ers wideout Michael Crabtree may miss the 2013-14 season. The addition of former Baltimore Ravens lynchpin receiver Anquan Boldin just became San Francisco’s most vital off-season addition as Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon during organized team activities Tuesday. Please click here to read this story. The post Michael Crabtree could miss 2013 season with torn Achilles appeared first on Players View. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:53:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_crabtree_could_miss_2013_season_with_torn_achilles/13672702 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_crabtree_could_miss_2013_season_with_torn_achilles/13672702 Michael Crabtree could miss 2013 season with torn Achilles http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_crabtree_could_miss_2013_season_with_torn_achilles/13672702 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/8/888b419cdfd56c5b8137c14bdc072196bc2863b5/mini/Tennessee_Titans_v_942b.jpg