SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS NEWS
49ers-Seahawks: The return to the previous height of Alex Smith optimism
1 hour ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
As we've seen Alex Smith re-emerge as the 49ers QB of the present, a variety of matchups with interesting storylines have developed. Smith made his first start in two years against the team (Indy) who he faced in his first career start. The next week he made his...
49ers place Curtis Taylor on IR; Brit Miller to 53-man roster
12 minutes ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
Safety Curtis Taylor's rookie season has come to a premature end due to the hip strain he suffered Sunday against the Jaguars. A hip strain does not come across as super serious, but clearly it's something the team does not want aggravated. The 49ers placed...
2010 Pro Bowl Ballot: Your 49ers need you
6 hours ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
Consider this your daily reminder to vote for your San Francisco 49ers on the 2010 Pro Bowl ballot. Remember that you can vote for as few or as many positions on the ballot as you want. So if you just want to vote for Vernon Davis, Aubrayo Franklin, Patrick Willis,...
49ers-Seahawks: Seattle opens as 1 point favorite
1 day ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
Since both Seattle and the 49ers played already, the folks at Scores and Odds already opened the line, and have installed the Seahawks as 1 point favorites. We'll have plenty more to discuss about this game, but it's not surprising the oddsmakers consider the 49ers...
More to accomplish in '09 even without playoffs
1 day ago by
Instant 49ers
| Comments
The 49ers (5-6) have five games remaining, and they do not solely control their playoff fortunes. I asked Singletary how important it is to figure out the offensive system, the coordinator and, especially, the quarterback for 2010 and beyond.
"The thing that's exciting...
Singletary impressed by 49ers' leadership on offense
1 day ago by
Instant 49ers
| Comments
A week ago after the 49ers' loss to the Packers, coach Mike Singletary was not ready to address the media. He had to gain his composure. So the media was let into the locker room at a time when the coach is usually speaking in a separate room.
It was an odd locker room. For...
Preparing for the Offseason: Wide Receivers
1 day ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
Although the 49ers are in the thick of the playoff chase (who knew I'd be rooting for Brett Favre and the Vikings?), I'm always looking ahead for the purposes of site content. Whether the 49ers make the playoffs or not, there are a variety of issues that will need...
Frank Gore's new role in the spread offense
4 hours ago by
San Francisco 49ers Examiner
| Comments
Will the spread offense benefit running back Frank Gore's running abilities?(William G. Mancebo/Tri-City Voice Newspaper)Here's a simple question with a complicated answer: What will Frank Gore's role be now that the team has run the spread offense m....
Singletary explains why he described Smith as 'meek'
4 days ago by
Instant 49ers
| Comments
"It's kind of like the whole thing with leadership," Singletary answered. "Are leaders born or are they made? I think both. But when I think about Alex Smith, when talked about 'meek,' I should've used the word 'humble.'
"He's...
Mike Singletary Approval Rating, Week 12
9 hours ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
We return for week 12 of the Mike Singletary Approval Ratings, which have been zig-zagging quite a bit lately. If the 49ers can't find some consistency soon, we might just finish out the year up and down in the ratings. After putting up 88% in week 10, following...
Week 12 Statistical Matchup: 49ers vs. Jaguars
2 days ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Per Fooch, just wanted to give everyone a heads up that today's game thread will be going up at 3 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. PST.
It's game day, and, after looking at the stats throughout the course of this week, I feel a lot better about a 49er victory today...
Question Lady wonders what 49ers fans want to know
3 days ago by
Instant 49ers
| Comments
--Can the 49ers run the table? Well, of course, they can. But is it realistic? Probably not.
With parity in the NFL and the inconsistent nature of the 49ers, I don't see how they can win six games in a row against any group of opponents. This is a league in which the Chiefs...
Sun might be factor in today's game
2 days ago by
Instant 49ers
| Comments
Here are the early developments:
49ers inactives: Nate Davis (3rd QB),) RB Michael Robinson, WR Isaac Bruce, WR Arnaz Battle, C Cody Wallace, CB Nate Clements, T Joe Staley, DL Ricky Jean-Francois.
Cornerback Keith Smith, who wears No. 20, will make his 49ers debut. As things...
Playoffs still in reach for 49ers after Sunday's win
1 day ago by
San Francisco 49ers Examiner
| Comments
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore hauls in a 4-yard touchdown in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)There's an excitement in the 49e...
San Francisco 49ers 20 - Jacksonville Jaguars 3: Six second half sacks, red-zone follies foil Jaguars
1 day ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
More photos »
by Paul Sakuma - AP
about 1 hour ago:
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard, center, is brought down by San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald, top left, Demetric Evans, bottom, and Patrick Willis...
Week 11 NFL Power Rankings and the 49ers
4 days ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
Things are evening out in the rankings, even with the 49ers loss. We're one short this week (The Big Lead), so we're going after the jump right after the ESPN rankings. We've been submitting power rankings for SB Nation and I actually voted the 49ers 20th...
Random 49ers Roster Facts and Figures
6 days ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
I'm sitting here in Seattle at Sea-Tac International Airport waiting for my shuttle bus and I thought I'd roll out a random post for you. Well first, normally I'm a fan of San Francisco International Airport. It's nice looking, easy to get to on BART,...
49ers Back in the Win Column
The 49ers won their 5th victory of the season 20-3 over the Jacksonville Jaguars and this was perhaps the first game in a long time where they won on all sides of the ball. Alex Smith it seems is starting to find his groove
Smith's QB play has 'tilted toward outstanding,' says coordinator
5 days ago by
Instant 49ers
| Comments
Raye was very impressed with how Smith played in the second half of Sunday's game against the Packers. The only issues Raye brought up when speaking about Smith were his need to put it all together for a complete game and continuing to build his confidence.
Q: It sounds...
Tracking all 53 from 49ers' win over Jaguars
4 hours ago by
Instant 49ers
| Comments
OFFENSE
7-Nate Davis: Inactive as the No. 3 QB.
11-Alex Smith: Started at QB. There's no question he played a nice game. It certainly wasn't spectacular but it was very consistent at good. The one concern is that Smith did have good time to throw, but he averaged...
Spikes Likely a Game-Time Decision vs Jags
49ers’ linebacker Takeo Spikes will likely be a game-time decision on Sunday with a left hamstring strain, according to beat writer Matt Maiocco. Spikes missed last week’s game against the Packers with the injury. Spikes is reportedly doing better, but the team still isn...
49ers-Jaguars: Thursday Injury Report
5 days ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
Hope everybody is having a good Thanksgiving. We've got our Thanksgiving open thread if you want to chat about any of today's games. I wanted to get this posted before the food coma completely overwhelmed me. We've got the injury report here, followed...
Andre Carter's tale of the tape
2 days ago by
Redskins Insider
| Comments
Andre Carter was disappointed with his performance in 2008 and, rather than watch his game go into slow decline, he decided to do something about it. He studied tape of every down he played, consulted his father, Rubin Carter, and, with his longtime trainer, went back to work. Rick...
49ers Promote CB Dre’ Bly, WR Issac Bruce To Be Inactive vs Jags
A couple moves have already been made for the Niners tomorrow vs the Jags:
Veteran Dre’ Bly will start at left cornerback Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in place of Tarell Brown, who took over for Nate Clements on Nov. 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. Also, Singletary...
Brent Celek signs 6-year extension; Vernon Davis begins salivating
3 hours ago by
Niners Nation
| Comments
While this is not 49ers news, it is something that will certainly play into the 49ers long term plans. TE Brent Celek has reportedly agreed to a 6-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $33 million, with $11 million guaranteed. I bring this up because...
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
