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Why Colin Kaepernick’s 2012 Season Was a Fluke

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Of all the players that had an amazing 2012, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick could be likely to hit the hardest bottom in 2013 for a variety of reasons. There is no denying that Kaepernick is an amazing talent, however not everyone is good forever. One of the biggest reasons why he may struggle [...]

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp Profile: Kyle Williams

Kyle Williams

Kyle Williams is recovering with fervor from his ACL injury as the four-year pro has a prime chance to make his mark on the San Francisco 49ers‘ wide receiver spot in 2013. This would go a long way in wiping out the afternoon he is most widely remembered for at this juncture in his career, [...]

War Of Words: St. Louis Rams – San Francisco 49ers Rivalry Gets Heated On Twitter

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You have to love a good NFL rivalry. Part of what makes up a feisty competition is some ill-will toward one another. If recent comments are any indication, there will be no shortage of that between the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers for their two meetings this coming season. What kicked off the [...]

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp Profile: LaMichael James

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After missing training camp in 2012 to finish out the academic year, LaMichael James received almost no work from San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh on offense or on the special teams unit until late in the season, the latter where it seemed he could very well contribute right off the bat. The 2012 second-round draft [...]

NFL Top 100 Players 2013: San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick at No. 87

Colin Kaepernick

There were plenty of big stories to take away from the 2012 NFL season, but the argument can be made that nobody could have predicted the emergence of Colin Kaepernick as the second-year quarterback took over the starting job at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in the middle of the season. San Francisco was [...]

Jim Harbaugh Addresses Seattle Seahawks’ PED Issue

Feb 24, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches the workouts during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

As he spoke to the assembled media on Tuesday afternoon during the latest organized team activities (OTAs) that the San Francisco 49ers are holding, Jim Harbaugh was asked a question about the Seattle Seahawks. Asked what he thought about the fact that five Seahawks players had been caught for violating the NFL‘s performance enhancing drugs [...]

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp Profile: Quinton Patton

Jan 21, 2013; Fairhope AL, USA; Senior Bowl south squad wide receiver Quinton Patton of Louisiana Tech (4) pulls in a pass during practice at Fairhope municipal stadium.

Even before he stepped foot onto the field, Quinton Patton impressed coaches, teammates and fans with his eagerness to get to the San Francisco 49ers‘ team facilitiies to get to work. He had made a strong impression with the effort and work he displayed in rookie OTAs and so far, there has been nothing to suggest [...]

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp Profile: Colt McCoy

May 22, 2013; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colt McCoy (2) throws the ball during organized team activities at the 49ers training complex.

After a disappointing three seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy now finds himself as a backup quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers. McCoy comes to the 49ers via a trade and with that, the chance to play with the 49ers offers him a chance at a new start at reviving his short career with [...]

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp Profile: Nnamdi Asomugha

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Training camp provides an excellent time for the San Francisco 49ers to see what they have with enigmatic cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Once regarded as the co-chairman of the elite cover-man’s board along with Darrelle Revis, much has changed since he went to the Philadelphia Eagles‘ “Dream Team” as the most prized free agent of the [...]

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp Profile: Eric Reid

May 22, 2013; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) heads towards the locker room during organized team activities at the 49ers training complex.

Losing Dashon Goldson in free agency to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was clear that the San Francisco 49ers were going to draft a safety. Draft a safety they did as they jumped up thirteen spots, from 31 to 18 to draft Eric Reid out of LSU. Reid comes into the NFL with impressive credentials [...]