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Matthew Barrows: 'Lemon' Class of '05 not so sour after all
SANTA CLARA - Alex Smith v. Aaron Rodgers is a rivalry manufactured by the media. This according to Rodgers, who said this week he's always been friendly with Smith, even when they were vying to become the No. 1 draft pick four years ago.
More than that, Rodgers said, there'...
Defense's goal? Get to Rodgers
49ers linebacker Parys Haralson tries to pressure Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler during last week's victory over the Bears. While the 49ers haven't piled up a lot of sacks this season, they have put a suitable amount of pressure on opposing teams' quarterbacks, says defensive...
Morgan supplants Bruce in 49ers' starting lineup
KRISTOPHER SKINNER Contra Costa Times
Josh Morgan, left, will start at wide receiver with Michael Crabtree. It's a pairing the 49ers had in mind when they drafted Crabtree.
Proposed stadium for 49ers approaching key stages
A proposal to build a new stadium in Santa Clara for the 49ers football team is approaching two crucial stages this week.
49ers live chat: Join The Bee's Matt Barrows at 11 a.m.
Wondering about Aubrayo Franklin, who becomes an unrestricted free agent after the season? Join The Bee's Matt Barrows today at 11 a.m. to discuss free agency and other topics www.sacbee.com/live.
Caution hinders 49ers' offense
SANTA CLARA – Forcing five turnovers in the NFL usually translates into a blowout victory or, at the very least, a gaudy score.
The 49ers' reward for their five interceptions of Chicago's Jay Cutler on Thursday night, however, was one touchdown and a field goal.
The...
Cautious offense keeps 49ers' scoring in check
SANTA CLARA – Forcing five turnovers in the NFL usually translates into a blowout victory, or at the very least, a gaudy score.
The 49ers' reward for their five interceptions of Chicago's Jay Cutler Thursday night, however, was one touchdown and a field goal.
The reason...
Bears' Cutler throws game away
PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Marcus Harrison of the Bears sacks 49ers quarterback Alex Smith in the first quarter, but San Francisco held on for the win.
Davis exchanges words with Bears player
SAN FRANCISCO – Vernon Davis' assessment of the Bears' defensive line evidently reached Chicago.
During pregame warmups, Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye approached Davis and got in his face. The two exchanged a few heated words before Bears center Olin Kreutz entered...
NFL Preview: Chicago (4-4) at San Francisco (3-5)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chike Okeafor and defensive end Calais Campbell (93) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.
49ers face choice: Shotgun or smash-mouth?
Quarterback Alex Smith appeared most comfortable out of the shotgun during the 49ers' loss to Tennessee on Sunday, but a greater reliance on the formation clashes with the team's run-first philosophy.
49ers notes: Elk Grove's Briggs thought S.F. trade was 'done deal'
SANTA CLARA – Patrick Willis and Lance Briggs side by side in the 49ers' linebacking corps? That combination seemed so likely last year that Briggs and Willis sat down together at the 2008 Pro Bowl to talk about the possibilities.
"I thought it was a done deal,"...
Joe Montana puts Sonoma County estate on market
Interested home buyers with exceptionally deep pockets have a chance to live in a sprawling Sonoma County residence that a Hall of Fame quarterback once called home.
Today's live NFL chat: Later start, Raiders focus
Today's live NFL chat will begin at noon and feature Raiders beat reporter Paul Gutierrez. Originally, the chat was to start an hour earlier and also include 49ers beat reporter Matt Barrows, but Barrows is unavailable today. Go to our live chat and be part of the discussion.
Singletary optimistic, but 49ers at crossroads
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, left, is brought down by Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan, right, in the second quarter during their NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.
49ers midseason report card
QUARTERBACKS
The assignment: Shaun Hill was supposed to manage an offense driven by a powerful running game. When that running game failed, Hill was replaced by Alex Smith, who coaches believe can better open up the offense in the absence of a strong ground game.
Progress report...
Johnson, Young rally Titans past 49ers
SAN FRANCISCO -- Vince Young has evolved before his teammates' eyes. Through all those months watching Kerry Collins from the bench last season, he believed his time would come again.
Young's gritty play at quarterback has given the Tennessee Titans a much-needed morale boost...
Matthew Barrows: Singletary feisty after loss; 49ers should be, too
JOSE CARLOS FAJARDO Contra Costa Times
Josh Morgan of the 49ers comes down with a catch against Cortland Finnegan (31), but the Titans intercepted Alex Smith three times.
49ers notes: WR Hill gets call, responds with 2 TDs
JED JACOBSOHN Getty Images
Frank Gore celebrates after scoring on a three-yard run that tied the game 10-10. The 49ers' back had 83 rushing and 75 receiving yards.
Niners turnovers result in Titans 34-27 victory
SAN FRANCISCO -- Six plays after his 81-yard touchdown run was overturned, Chris Johnson took a pitch from Vince Young and ran 2 yards for a go-ahead score and led the Tennessee Titans to their second straight win with a 34-27 victory over the stumbling San Francisco 49ers on Sunday...
Titans' Johnson presents 49ers with new challenge
SANTA CLARA – Peyton Manning entered last week's game against the 49ers having thrown 15 touchdown passes and having been sacked only twice all season. He left it with three more sacks but no additional touchdown passes.
It was a virtuoso performance by 49ers defensive coordinator...
49ers notes: Raye has Gannon's backing
SANTA CLARA – Jimmy Raye has been taking plenty of heat during the 49ers' recent three-game slide, but the veteran offensive coordinator had a loyal defender watching from the sideline during Friday's practice.
Rich Gannon, who will provide color commentary Sunday for...
49ers' Singletary reaches critical point in season
SANTA CLARA – Mike Singletary is like a tightrope walker who's gotten halfway across the high wire and stopped. He teeters to one side. The crowd below gasps. He leans hard to the other side. Another gasp.
He might fall!
Then again, he might regain his balance, tiptoe to...
49ers seem confident in Sims
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers' top offensive lineman, left tackle Joe Staley, is out for six weeks because of a sprained knee, but the only compensation the team made for the loss this week was adding another tackle to the practice squad.
Translation: In Barry Sims we trust.
Sims...
49ers' offensive strategy remains in flux
SANTA CLARA – With the 49ers' defense holding Peyton Manning and the Colts to 18 points Sunday, the perception following the game was the 49ers lost because of another stodgy, run-heavy performance by the offense.
Despite playing with the lead for three quarters, however...
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