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Return of Brett Favre, Signs with Vikings
August 19, 2009 by
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Brett Favre has returned to the NFL for the 100th time out of retirement. Like most people I was really not surprised at all with Favre signing with the Vikings. I have much deep seeded hatred for Favre because he tormented the 49ers for some many years when they were contenders...
49ers Training Camp Update
August 18, 2009 by
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We have entered our 26th day of training camp of the Michael Crabtree hold out. Seriously, if he is not signed by Sunday I say start trying to trade his rights away on Monday. If Michael Vick was able to sign with a team I am sure someone will take him. Scott Ostler at the [...]
Game Day: Broncos vs. 49ers
August 14, 2009 by
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Denver Broncos (0-0) vs. San Francisco 49ers (0-0)
7:00 PM (PST)
Bill Walsh Field at Candlestick Park
The useless games that are the preseason start tonight, but for the 49ers this game is important as Mike Singletary and his coaches try to decide on who will be starter under center...
Shaun Hill to Start Against the Broncos
August 13, 2009 by
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Mike Singletary named Shaun Hill the starting quarterback for the opening preseason game for the 49ers. The competition between Hill and Alex Smith has been a close one throughout camp. I would not read too much into Hill being named the starter because Smith will likely start...
Crabtree Will Play in Sept. Not to Miss Pay Check
August 13, 2009 by
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The 49ers GM Scot McCloughan and unsigned draft pick Michael Crabtree are still far apart. When asked about any updates McCloughan simply said “Nothing, nada.” It has been reported both sides have drawn lines in the sand, so to speak, with each sides concessions. Yesterday...
49ers Camp Update (Aug. 7-10)
August 11, 2009 by
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Michael Crabtree Holdout:
18 days into training camp and Crabtree has not signed. Nothing new developed over the weekend in regards to MCT. Tight end Vernon Davis did say he needs to “get his butt here.” By the second game of the preseason if MCT is not signed, trade away...
Mike Singletary Reacts to Crabtree’s Threat
August 07, 2009 by
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Mike Singletary diplomatically says Michael Crabtree is in the back of his and the teams mind. He comments about a minute into the video: ESPN Video
A lot of people are saying even if Crabtree does not back what his adviser said about sitting out the season to make a statement like...
BREAKING NEWS: Michael Crabtree Prepared to Sit Out Season
August 06, 2009 by
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According to Michael Crabtree’s cousin and adviser, David Wells, MCT is prepared to sit out the 2009 season and re-enter the NFL draft in 2010 if he does not get the contract he is seeking. See the story on ESPN: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4381335
This is unbelievable...
BREAKING NEWS: Michael Crabtree Prepared to Sit Out Season
August 06, 2009 by
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According to Michael Crabtree’s cousin and adviser, David Wells, MCT is prepared to sit out the 2009 season and re-enter the NFL draft in 2010 if he does not get the contract he is seeking. See the story on ESPN: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4381335
This is unbelievable...
Should the NFL Have Rookie Salary Caps?
August 05, 2009 by
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Should the NFL have a rookie salary cap? Answer in the poll to the right.
Each year a discussion of whether or not the NFL should have a rookie salary cap is debated. This year at the start of training camp 21 of the 32 first-round draft picks were unsigned. As of August 5, 2009 nine [...]
Manny Lawson and Frank Gore Keys to Success
August 05, 2009 by
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The MCT Holdout watch, receiver Michael Crabtree, has entered into its seventh day. It has been reported both sides are far apart on agreeing to a contract. After two weeks if MCT is still not signed GM Scot McCloughan needs to make an offer to his agent Erik Parker and say this...
49ers 2009 Traing Camp First Weekend
August 03, 2009 by
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The first two days of training camp for the 2009 49ers finished this past weekend. Michael Crabtree is still a holdout as 21 of the 32 first round draft picks are signed and in camp. MCT has missed three days of training camp. Here is a report from various newspapers in attendance...
The Opening of Camp Singletary
July 31, 2009 by
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With one month of summer left and with the MLB trade deadline today that can only mean one thing, the start of the 2009 training camp. NFL football fans across the country are gearing up for the official start of a new season hoping the off-season acquisitions their respective teams...
MCT Where Are Thee? A Poem for Crabtree
July 30, 2009 by
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Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree has entered into his second day of his contract holdout. Running back Glenn Coffee signed a four year deal with the Niners right before training camp started. Hopefully the signing will motivate Crabtree who I have dubbed MCT. In the meantime here...
49er Rookies Report to Camp, Crabtree No Show
July 29, 2009 by
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Michael Crabtree Holds out Well, I have to say I am not surprised all of the 49ers rookies have reported to training camp with the exception of wide receiver Michael Crabtree. After the NFL draft in April the only negative press about Crabtree was certain coaches, Eric Mangini was...
York’s and State Sen. Elaine Alquist Conspire to Move Niners
July 23, 2009 by
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CA State Sen. Elaine Alquist
Jed York
This is a guest post from reader G. Ardoin
The week of July 6, 2009 a new bill was unveiled in Sacramento that would allow Santa Clara to avoid a public bidding process for its proposed new NFL stadium - in an apparent violation...
Former Niner Newberry to Retire
July 21, 2009 by
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Jeremy Newberry to retire
Gary Mialocq over at the blog The SF 49er Observer shows the San Francisco and Santa Clara connections run deep: San Francisco and Santa Clara
Former 49er offensive lineman Jeremy Newberry is set to announce his retirement from the NFL due to a left knee injury...
Singletary Sets Timetable for Naming Starting QB
July 14, 2009 by
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Hill or Smith?
Here is the third installment of the San Francisco Chronicles series about the Santa Clara stadium deal: Santa Clara’s stadium deal: Too good to be true?
In an interview Mike Singletary said he will name the starting quarterback after the third exhibition game...
SF Chronicle Finally Writes About Santa Clara
July 13, 2009 by
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Did you know you cannot pump your own gas in Oregon? A little fact I learned camping in Oregon last weekend.
Finally we are seeing something written by a major media outlet about the 49ers move to San Francisco. The San Francisco Chronicle is doing a five-day installment of a series...
49ers 2009 Training Camp
July 09, 2009 by
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The 49ers kickoff their 2009 training camp on July 24 and there are still many unanswered questions and unknowns. Here are some on the offensive side:
Hill or Smith?
The fact that we still have to ask this question is ridiculous. What more does Shaun Hill has to prove to earn the...
The Passing of Steve McNair
July 06, 2009 by
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The big sports story from this past weekend was the shooting death of former NFL QB Steve McNair in Nashville, TN. Waking up to the news on the Fourth of July was sad and I can only imagine how Titan and Raven fans are feeling as more information is released about the circumstances...
Happy Birthday USA
July 02, 2009 by
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This post is a little early but wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! I will be back on Monday with new posts. In the meantime if you want to keep updated automatically through email on 49er news at Niner Noise subscribe here: http://feeds.feedburner.com/NinerNoise
ESPN the Magazine Ranks Niner’s 77th in Fan Satisfaction
July 02, 2009 by
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Kevin Lynch over at the San Francisco Chronicle’s 49ers blog Niner Insider is reporting that ESPN the Magazine ranked the 49ers 77th out of 122 teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL in fan satisfaction. He also reported the 49ers will rank dead last in NFL stadium evaluations...
Frank Gore’s Career Year
July 01, 2009 by
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Gore's Career Year
Last season Frank Gore had his lowest rushing totals since he became the starting running back for the 49ers in 2006. Gore rushed for 1036 yards with six rushing touchdowns last year. Gore’s low rushing numbers can be attributed to an inept offense...
Potential Mike Singletary Motivation Techniques
June 26, 2009 by
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Singletary's Motivation
Remember when Mike Singletary dropped his pants during half-time against the Seahawks last year to motivate his team in his first game as coach? Well he is in full control now and entering his first training camp and first NFL season he has to top himself...
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