San Francisco 49ers News and Rumors
Niners add long snapper Ryan PontbriandMike Florio, profootballtalk.com The San Francisco 49ers learned the hard way in the NFC title game the importance of having solid special teams. But the team’s first step toward shoring up the third leg of the football stool is a bit of a head scratcher. Our corporate cousin Matt Ma… |
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Guess who had it better than Jim Harbaugh4 hours ago
MINNEAPOLIS -- Gate F12 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport could have been an NFC West coaches' lounge. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and assistant head coach/offensive line Tom Cable were among those from the Seattle Seahawks' staff. … |
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NFC West roided-out rosters: UpdatedFeb 21 (yesterday)
The St. Louis Rams currently have as many players left over from their 2009 regular-season finale as the NFC West-champion San Francisco 49ers. I would expect that to change in a big way now that the Rams have a new coaching staff, new general manager a… |
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Around the NFC West: 49ers' WR optionsFeb 21 (yesterday)
The San Francisco 49ers signed David Akers, Carlos Rogers, Donte Whitner, Jonathan Goodwin and Braylon Edwards as unrestricted free agents from other teams last offseason. None signed for more than $4.25 million per season. That track record could remov… |
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The full Brandon Lloyd interview from PFT LiveFeb 20 (2 days ago)
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Plenty of Patriots fans were keenly interested in the comments of Rams receiver Brandon Lloyd regarding his interest in another reunion with Josh McDaniels, now the offensive coordinator in New England. But Lloyd, who also has played for the 49ers, Reds… |
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2012 Kiper mock 2.0: 49ers thoughtsFeb 20 (2 days ago)
Mel Kiper Jr. is back with his second 2012 NFL mock draft for the first round. We discussed the first one about a month ago, summarizing Kiper's thoughts and supplementing them with my own. This updated look works from Kiper's updated mock, beginning wi… |
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On making a run at Steelers' Mike WallaceFeb 20 (2 days ago)
The San Francisco 49ers aren't the only NFC West team needing help at wide receiver. The St. Louis Rams stand ahead of San Francisco in that line, particularly if Brandon Lloyd departs in free agency. Where the 49ers pick in the 2012 draft's first round… |
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Obama wants Vernon Davis to play for the BearsFeb 18 (4 days ago)
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com 49ers tight end Vernon Davis has become one of the team’s most important players. If President Obama has his way, Davis will be playing for another team. The Chicago Bears. At a recent fund-raising event in California, Davis spoke to supporters about … |
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Shawntae Spencer will be allowed to seek a tradeFeb 16 (6 days ago)
Gregg Rosenthal, profootballtalk.com Cornerback Shawntae Spencer has spent eight seasons in San Francisco, primarily as a starter. The team thought enough of him in 2006 to hand him a six-year contract. Spencer’s tenure with the team is about up. Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com reports the … |
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Santa Clara leaders approved plans Tuesday night for a new 49ers stadium by the 2014 season, finalizing the team's exit from San Francisco sooner than expected. The City Council voted 5-1 to support an $878.6 million... |
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Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Kevin Kolb on the speculation that the Cardinals might have interest in acquiring Peyton Manning: "I know how the NFL works," Kolb said, "anything is possible. I just try to keep my mind clear and do what I c… |
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Freddie Solomon played wide receiver for the 49ers , but in his heart, he was a quarterback. He finally got his chance at the end of the wretched 1978 season. Mr. Solomon, who died Monday of colon and liver cancer, was... |
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Arizona Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic says the Cardinals have several hurdles to clear if they hope to add quarterback Peyton Manning, but that won't stop the speculation. St. Louis In this debate about potential free agent receivers, Steve Wyche … |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The goat in the NFC Championship Game, 49ers return man Kyle Williams, received death threats. But the goat in the AFC Championship Game, Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff, says people have been surprisingly supportive. “It’s been impressive,” Cundiff sai… |
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Staff and News Services, sfgate.com The 49ers have denied the Buccaneers and their first-year coach, Greg Schiano, permission to interview secondary coach Ed Donatell for their defensive coordinator opening, the NFL Network reported. Donatell, 54, has... |
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The 49ers will play just two more seasons in Candlestick Park before moving to a new stadium in Santa Clara a year ahead of schedule, according to plans expected to be approved by that city Tuesday. The Santa Clara City... |
