Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
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 coordinator Greg Manusky. JED JACOBSOHN Getty Images SANTA CLARA – The 49ers aren't expecting Packers quarterback Aaron...
Music City Miracles (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Rankings for Week 9 after the jump. We went up in every ranking this week. Average spot is 24. NFL.com's "experts" - up two to #23 ESPN - up three to #23 With VY at QB, receivers have turned reliable, CJ has gone crazy and the defense has improved greatly. (Kuharsky) Yahoo! Sports - steady at #25. How gutsy was that Vince Young (notes) option call on fourth-and-inches – and how sweet...
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL game on November 8, 2009 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Parys Haralson #98, Manny Lawson #99 and Isaac Sopoaga #90 of the San Francisco 49ers wait to be introduced in NFL action against the Tennessee Titans on November 8, 2009 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco,...
The Vulture Lurks (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Yesterday's 34-27 loss to the Titans (the f'ing Titans, for crying out loud!!!) was just plain ugly. U-G-L-Y. After playing quite well for 3 quarters, resulting in a 20-17 lead, a meltdown of Biblical magnitude resulted in a 34-20 deficit. A late garbage touchdown made the score respectable, but a loss is still a loss. The prime architect of the meltdown was Alex Smith. He played quite well for 3 quarters....
Niners Nation (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
More photos » by Marcio Sanchez - AP Browse more photos » This post is sponsored by Comcast and their NFL RedZone channel. If you want to see every touchdown from every NFL game as it happens as well as live look-ins to all of Sunday's games in key situations hurry up and get yourself Comcast's NFL RedZone Channel . Normally this is a late week post, but due to the early game this week...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
EZRA SHAW Getty Images Justin Gage's leaping 33-yard reception helps set up a two-yard touchdown run by Chris Johnson that gave the Titans a 24-20 lead over the 49ers in the fourth quarter. SAN FRANCISCO – In uniform for just the third time this season, wide receiver Jason Hill made the most of his opportunity Sunday. Hill caught four passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns. The first was one...
Niners Nation (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
There's nothing all that shocking in today's practice report. The 49ers are banged up as expected in certain areas, although they might be getting Reggie Smith back this week. Given the depth issues at cornerback, I'd imagine Smith might get to move around a bit on the field if he's healthy. He's listed as a safety, but he does have plenty of corner experience. I've also attached the post-practice...
Stampede Blue (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP about 18 hours ago: San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary watches from the sidelines in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Browse more photos » Well gosh, it looks Colts radio announcers Bob Lamey and Will Wolford weren't the only ones who caught...
Battle Red Blog (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Browse more photos » This week's contest against the San Francisco 49ers will have huge implications for the 3-3 Houston Texans . If they win and establish the first streak (winning or losing) of the season, the Texans will be in the driver seat heading into the Buffalo and then a string of four pivotal division games. If they lose, then the chances...
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Trey Lewis (97) loses his helmet as as tackles San Francisco 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill (13) in the second quarter(AP Photo/Ben Margot) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) completes a 90-yard touchdown-reception in the second quarter as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements (22) pursues (AP Photo/William Cooley) Atlanta Falcons running back Michael...
Niners Nation (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Browse more photos » A few weeks back we were discussing Seattle Seahawks TE John Carlson and defending him, given his abilities. This week, the 49ers face a better tight end in a better offense, so that discussion takes on a whole new meaning. Tony Gonzalez is what John Carlson aspires to be, and the Falcons ' offense he's apart of has the ability to...
The Bay Area Sports Journal (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
The 49 ers haven't looked this good to start a season in years, and it's got bay area football fans buzzing. The Niners improved to 2-0 after ripping the Seahawks apart in Seattle on Sunday, 23-10. Everyone wants to talk about Frank Gore after Sunday's game, and rightfully so after he rushed for 207 yards and a couple of scores, but what's really carried the Niners through the first two weeks of the...
Revenge Of The Birds (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
More photos » by Michael Perez - AP 20 days ago: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, right, tires to scramble past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Derrick Harvey during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Browse more photos » Since the Cardinals drafted offensive tackle Levi Brown with the 5th...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
Parys Haralson can't remember exactly how he learned that the NFL had slipped him a bonus of $241,000, more than half his 2008 salary, in March as a reward for contributing well above his pay grade. "I forget, think I just saw the check stub," he said. "It...
The Bay Area Sports Journal (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
Nobody outside of the 49ers locker room really expected the 49ers to beat the reigning NFC champs in their own backyard, but Mike Singletary's bunch came to play on Sunday, and really caused havoc on Cardinals high-powered passing attack. If you would have told me before the game that Frank Gore would rush for just 30 yards and the Niners would pull off the upset, I would have called you crazy, but...
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