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NFL Rumors: Will the San Francisco 49ers put an offensive player on the trading block?
There’s already talk around the Bay Area that the San Francisco 49ers are so loaded that they might just trade some of their better depth players before the regular season begins. On the surface, this sounds like the right idea–get something for nothing and build for the future with some middle- to late-round draft choices. [...]
TweetSan Francisco 49ers: Notes and Notables after Preseason Week 1 Win Over Minnesota Vikings
Even before kickoff of the first preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers there were injury scratches, both explained and otherwise. First off, the key players who sat at the opening contest against the Minnesota Vikings as last minute scratches: running back Frank Gore, defensive end Justin Smith, kicker David Akers and wide receiver Mario Manningham. [...]
TweetSan Francisco 49ers: Notes and Notables after Preseason Week 1 Win over Minnesota Vikings
Even before kickoff of the first preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers there were injury scratches, both explained and otherwise. First off, the key players who sat at the opening contest against the Minnesota Vikings as last minute scratches: running back Frank Gore, defensive end Justin Smith, kicker David Akers and wide receiver Mario Manningham. [...]
TweetThe San Francisco 49ers won their first preseason game: What did we learn?
From the looks of things, it seems that the San Francisco 49ers are ready to take on the NFL in hopes of securing at least a return to the NFC title game. Even some of the backups had solid performances, especially those asked to step up when three veterans were held out for undisclosed injuries. [...]
TweetSan Francisco 49ers Running Game Plays Key Role in 17-6 Preseason Win
The San Francisco 49ers ran early and often against the Minnesota Vikings in both teams first preseason game of the season at Candlestick Park on Friday night. New acquisitions Brandon Jacobs and Rock Cartwright led the way with a combined 12 carries and 75 yards and in the second half Anthony Dixon who is on [...]
TweetThe San Francisco 49ers might be forced to use a committee backfield if Frank Gore doesn’t last
If the San Francisco 49ers were so sure that running back Frank Gore was on the cusp of a monster year, one question must be answered: Why, then, would they sign Rock Cartwright, Brandon Jacobs, Jewel Hampton and draft LaMichael James in the off-season? The answer: the team may be secretly worried that the offense [...]
TweetWith Added Depth San Francisco 49ers Running Back Frank Gore Will Have Best Season Since 2006
In 2011 the San Francisco 49ers primary goal on offense was to run the football as Frank Gore had 282 carries while Kendall Hunter added 112 carries for a total of 394 carries. The two also combined for 1,674 yards and just 10 touchdowns on the ground. With the offense running the ball a majority of the time it allowed for defenses to key in [...]
TweetSan Francisco 49ers Safety Donte Whitner’s Pointed Response To New Orleans Saints Bounty Program
On January 14th, 2012 San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner put a devastating hit on New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas, which resulted in a fumble. Since that game the Saints were severely punished by commissioner Roger Goodell for a bounty program that had been in place, which resulted in a number of players and coaches being suspended including Sean Payton. Whitner on Monday was asked about the bounty program and he said [...]
TweetSan Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree Injures Ankle On First Day Of Training Camp
For San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree it seemed that this would be the first time in his four-year career that he would be healthy during training camp and yet he was not able to because he injured his ankle on day one of training camp. The good news regarding the injury is that [...]
TweetSan Franciso 49ers Sign Safety Dashon Goldson To One-Year Franchise Tender
Dashon Goldson the San Francisco 49ers safety agreed to a one-year franchise tender today. He is coming off a career season in 2011 and made the Pro-Bowl for the first time in his career while recording 56 tackles, six interceptions, 10 passes defended, forced one fumble and recovered a fumble in 14 games and returned [...]
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