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San Francisco 49ers QB Controversy: Carson Palmer, Blaine Gabbert, and Who Else?

San Francisco 49ers QB Controversy: Carson Palmer, Blaine Gabbert and Who Else? In a perfect world, the 49ers would draft Andrew Luck and sign Michael Vick...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

NFL Free Agency 2011: 10 Teams Alex Smith Could Start For

NFL Free Agency 2011: Lack of QB Depth Will Help Alex Smith Alex Smith's career in San Francisco was a disappointment to say the least...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

NFL Quarterback Gold Rush 2.0: To Draft or Not To Draft, That Is the Question

Previously I wrote this article on how many teams were in dire need of a starting quarter back: http://bleacherreport...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

2011 San Francisco 49ers: Ranking the Top 10 Near-Term QB Options, Pt. 1

The San Francisco 49ers have not made the playoffs for eight seasons. While there have been many factors that have contributed to this drought, perhaps no on-field issue has been as ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

NFL Power Rankings: The Greatest Wide Receivers in Every NFL Team's History

Wide receivers are some of the best athletes in professional sports. Consistently putting their bodies and their careers on the line, a great wide receiver can change the fortunes of a franchise almost instantly...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 30, 2011

Senior Bowl 2011 Wrap-Up: 15 Players the 49ers Should Consider

The Senior Bowl is officially over, with the week-long event ending yesterday. The work, however, is far from over. There is a three-week gap between the end of the Senior Bowl and beginning of the NFL Combine...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 30, 2011

2011 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Must Avoid Repeating the 2005 Draft Debacle

It is far from a news flash that the San Francisco 49ers have deep problems at quarterback. Only David Carr is currently under contract, and his performance in the second half of a ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 29, 2011

Alex Smith vs. Aaron Rodgers: Why Changing QBs Would Not Have Changed Results

I am a lifelong Packers fan. I also have lived in San Francisco since the end of the 2003 football season...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 28, 2011

Will San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree Blossom Into an Elite WR in 2011?

In 2011, Michael Crabtree will be entering his third season with the San Francisco 49ers. It's now time for Crabtree to show the 49ers the skills that led the Niners to select him No...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 28, 2011

NFL Expansion: Portland, Oregon Wants an NFL Franchise—Should They Have One?

In April of 2000, a group of "bigwig" business representatives from the Portland, Oregon area reported their intent to fly to NFL headquarters in New York to convey their interest in having a professional football team...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 26, 2011

San Francisco 49ers: 7 Solid Choices For Their 2011 NFL Draft 1st Round Pick

The San Francisco 49ers have the seventh overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft this April. Red and Gold fans everywhere have already voiced opinions on how they should spent this selection, ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 26, 2011

San Francisco 49ers: What Will Jim Harbaugh's West Coast Offense Look Like?

There are many among the local media and other self-purported experts who claim that the evidence is mounting that new San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh plans to continue the team's long-standing commitment to a run-first offense ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 26, 2011

2010 NFL Season: Ranking This Seasons' Biggest Disappointments

The 2010-2011 NFL Season was full of many surprises. Some teams exceeded expectations, while some simply did not achieve anywhere near the level that the media and fan bases built for their respective franchises...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 25, 2011

With Carson Palmer, the San Francisco 49ers Are in the NFC Championship in 2012

Recently, on The Herd with Colin Cowherd , Colin recently raised a good point that bears repeating: The San Francisco 49ers could very well end up in the NFC Championship next year by trading for Carson Palmer...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 25, 2011

San Francisco 49ers: Power Ranking Harbaugh and Every Coach in Franchise History

San Francisco 49ers: Power Ranking Jim Harbaugh and Every Coach in Franchise History When I say San Francisco 49ers Head Coaches, who comes to mind? Bill Walsh? I knew you'd say that...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 25, 2011

Matt Leinart a Good Fit for the 49ers?

Once upon a time ago there was a lot of talk about a young QB named Matt Leinart—not so much anymore. Leinart spent most this season on the bench for the Arizona Cardinals...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 25, 2011

Carson Palmer: 5 Reasons Why He Is a Good Fit for the San Francisco 49ers

Carson Palmer has asked the Cincinnati Bengals to trade him. The San Francisco 49ers would be wise to make an offer for Palmer. The Bengals' owner, Mike Brown, has said he won't trade the unhappy quarterback...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 24, 2011

49ers: An Abridged Red and Gold Guide To Scouting the 2011 Draft Class

The NCAA's 2010 season is over. The bowls are empty and a champion has been crowned. The East-West Shrine Game concluded this weekend, and the Senior Bowl is right around the corner...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 24, 2011

NFL: San Francisco 49ers Finalize 2011 Coaching Staff

The San Francisco 49ers coaching staff has now been completed. Jim Harbaugh's first coaching hires were taken from his Stanford staff. The next coaches he hired came from around the league...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 22, 2011

San Francisco 49ers: A Story of Mediocrity Behind Center in the 21st Century

The San Francisco 49ers may be several crucial pieces away from being a championship contender, but they're just one piece away from being respectable...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 22, 2011

2011 NFL Draft: A Possible Scenario That Could Address All Of The 49ers 'Needs

The San Francisco 49ers have some holes to fill both offensively and defensively. The 2011 draft class is pretty solid with tons of talent the 49ers can bring in to help turn things around next season...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 21, 2011

With Jim Harbaugh, San Francisco 49ers Buck NFL Trend By Hiring A College Coach

In San Francisco , 49er fans cannot be more excited about the team’s hiring of former Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh . Owner Jed York and GM Trent Baalke targeted Harbaugh from the beginning and they got their man...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 21, 2011

2011 NFL Mock Draft: San Francisco 49ers First Round Study Guide

Only two weeks after the 49ers ended a fairly accelerated coaching search , new head coach Jim Harbaugh has basically completed his coaching staff and the team can now prepare for the first draft of the Jim Harbaugh Era...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 21, 2011

San Francisco 49ers Select Aaron Rodgers With the First Pick

With Aaron Rodgers about to play in the most important game of his life, the NFC Championship game, one can't help but wonder what could have been had the 49ers selected Rodgers and not Alex Smith...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 20, 2011

NFL: San Francisco 49ers 2011 Coaching Staff Nearly Complete

The San Francisco 49ers coaching staff under Jim Harbaugh for next season is taking shape. After making three coaching hires earlier in the week, the team announced three more moves on Wednesday...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 20, 2011
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