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Saturday Niners News and Notes
This is the third year in a row in which the 49ers and Cardinals will open their season together. The Niners lost in 2006, 34-27, but won the 2007 opener, 20-17. Both teams are basically in the same position as those first two season debuts ? well on the outside looking in on the playoffs...
Previewing the Cardinals-49′ers Matchup
If there has been a serious thorn in the side of the Cardinals as they try to take the step to the next level - it's been the San Francisco 49?ers. Last season the Niners won just five games, but two of them came vs the Cards, and those two losses kept the Cards from the playoffs...
NFL To Honor Gene Upshaw
The NFL announced yesterday that the late Gene Upshaw will be honored at each of the league's 16 opening weekend games. All players will wear a special patch throughout the 2008 season containing Upshaw's initials and the number "63? ? his playing number during his time...
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...
49ers Wavie 21 Players; WE Lelie Among Them
San Fran waived 21 players today, the biggest of which was WR Ashley Lelie. Here is the complete list f players gone: DT Atiyyah Ellison, LB Dennis Haley, WR Ashley Lelie, FB Moran Norris, DT LaJuan Ramsey, T Alan Reuber and T Joe Toledo. Rookies waived were WR Cam Colvin, G Brian...
Niners News and Notes and Story Links
An outstanding article here by Mark Kreidler on whether or not Alex Smith should be labeled a bust.
J.T. O'Sullivan has had it rough trying to become a starting quarterback.
Ashley Lelie is among the 49ers on the cut bubble.
Good news as David Baas returned for his first practice...
O’Sullivan Impressive Again as Niners Beat Bears 37-30
This game featured two new signal callers for each team, both former first round picks: Alex Smith and Rex Grossman not getting the starting nod. J.T. O'Sullivan started for the 49ers and Kyle Orton Started for the Bears.
The game started with a strong rushing performance from...
Wednesday Niners News and Notes
Alex Smith still believes he's in the running for the starting quarterback job, and why shouldn't he? Mike Nolan hasn't exactly handled this matter with much detail, so if he's going to keep being as obtuse as possible, each quarterback better believe he can be the...
Battle and Johnson to Miss Thursday’s Game vs Bears
A couple of 49?er wide outs will miss Thursday night's preseason game in Chicago. Both Arnaz Battle and Bryant Johnson will miss the contest with hamstring issues. SportingNews.com is reporting that if Johnson was going to be a starter and unseat rookie Josh Morgan, he was going...
O’Sullivan Appears Ready to be the Opening Day Starter
It appears that the QB job in San Francisco is all but decided, as the 49?ers are going to pull a stunner and give the job to former Lions QB J.T. O'Sullivan.
O’Sullivan’ s Passing Helps 49ers Destroy Packers 34-6
J.T. O'Sullivan is if anything else making the race for the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback job competitive; he had an impressive performance on Saturday as he led the 49ers on consecutive touchdown drives, leading the 49ers to an impressive 34-6 thrashing of the Green Bay...
O’Sullivan Finally Gets the Call to Start for Niners
Mike Nolan has been almost annoyingly objective when it has come to evaluating the starting quarterback position. He has tried to express fairness in determining which of three QBs ? Alex Smith, Shaun Hill or J.T. O'Sullivan ? will lead the offense in Week 1. Now, though, it seems...
49′ers Wednesday News and Notes
Dan Arkush of Pro Football Weekly wrote that the 49ers couldn't have had a worse start than they did in their 18-6 loss to the Raiders last week. Well, actually they could have. At least one of their quarterbacks could have suffered a season-ending injury. Justin Smith or another...
Nolan Stays Quiet on QB Starter for Preseason Game Two
Who will start for the Niners at QB in preseason game two remains a mystery, but the fact remains that Shaun Hill continues to get less and less work in practice. Tuesday he was again a bystander during drills taken by J.T. O'Sullivan and Alex Smith. Coach Mike Nolan remains steadfast...
O’Sullivan Will Start For 49ers Against Raiders
Making sure yesterday's decision was not an indication of who'll begin the regular season at quarterback, head coach Mike Nolan announced that UC Davis' J.T. O'Sullivan will get the start for the 49ers in the preseason opener tomorrow evening against the Oakland Raiders...
Niners News and Notes for a Wednesday
A few spirals thrown around the Web on Wednesday?
John Clayton mentioned in his mailbag that J.T. O'Sullivan could win the starting quarterback job. Oh, god?
Matthew Barrows, staff writer for the Sacramento Bee, noted that Alex Smith looked impressive in two-minute drills?
The...
Staley Making it Back After Missing First Five Days of Camp
Joe Staley is trying to make up for lost time after missing the first five days of training camp. Staley was out with cellulites, an infection
The second-year left tackle, who played on the right side last season, has really become a key component of this 49ers squad. Remember, the...
49′ers News and Notes and Features
Two pretty lengthy interviews here, one of Mike Nolan, the other of Mike Martz. Both are courtesy of the 49ers official web site.
The interviewer really pounds Nolan initially with J.T. O'Sullivan questions. Excuse me if I'm not excited at the prospect of Sullivan, he of the...
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Digging for Gold
Frank Gore needs 966 yards on the ground to move from No. 9 to No. 5 (behind Garrison Hearst) on the 49ers all-time rushing yards list. Gore currently has 3,405 yards, and he realistically can surpass Steve Young (3,577), Kevan Barlow!! (3,614), Hugh McElhenny (4,288) and J.D. Smith...
Willis Set to Take Over Leadership Role
The 49ers are looking for a leader with the retirement of Bryant Young and Mike Nolan has already placed that responsibility on Patrick Willis. Nolan says Willis has taken the role naturally, and, really, it's hard to argue. Who else would take that role?
Isaac Bruce, a 15-year...
49ers To Have Joint Practices with Raiders
For the first time in several years, the?49?ers and Oakland Raiders will hold joint-practices. Both teams announced yesterday that a morning and evening practice session will be staged on Sunday, August 4th at the Raiders' training facility in Napa. Both sessions will be closed...
49′ers Sign First-Round Draft Pick
With the first day of training camp practices beginning today, the
49′ers Gab Looking for Writers for the 2008 Season!
The Niners are looking to take the next step in 2008, and here at 49?ersGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008. The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we're looking for dedicated Niners fans that want to be a part. ...
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