Q&A with Takeo
Here is the transcript from Takeo’s Q&A with the media on Monday. He talks about the Mike/Ted position, Patrick Willis and how San Francisco was the right fit for him.
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49ers vs Raiders on NFLN
The NFL Network will air a replay of the Friday 49ers-Raiders preseason game on Saturday, August 9th at 10:00pm PST.
Aug 07, 2008 | 3 comments | View Post
Audio: Martz on KNBR
New OC Mike Martz was on KNBR with Murph and Mac on Thursday (07.24). Listen to Martz talk quarterbacks, receivers and more…
Jul 31, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
NinerTV: Smith Interview
Recent interview of Alex Smith on CBS5.
Apr 08, 2008 | 3 comments | View Post
Mad Samoan Moving to Left End
“(Defensive coordinator Greg) Manusky said he expected Justin Smith to play right end, Isaac Sopoaga to work at left end and Ron Fields and Aubrayo Franklin at tackle.” (49ers.com)
Apr 07, 2008 | 14 comments | View Post
Niners Sign More Camp Fodder
The 49ers have signed free-agent guard Jeb Terry, who has played in 30 NFL games with one start. Terry was a fifth-round draft pick (No. 146 overall) of the Buccaneers in 2004 from North Carolina. He was cut during training camp last year and was out of the league.
Terry (6-5, 311) played 10 games for [...]
Mar 25, 2008 | 15 comments | View Post
Strickland Re-Signed
The 49ers maintained their cornerback depth Friday by reaching a one-year, $800,000 deal with Donald Strickland.
Mar 21, 2008 | 6 comments | View Post
Marco…Polo
The players have been participating in a pool workout today, which has provided for some hilarious comedy. Most of the workout takes place in the shallow end, but for the grand finale, full laps are required.
Mar 21, 2008 | 7 comments | View Post
No Guarantees
Mike Nolan was on NFL Network discussing the State of the Franchise. During the segment Nolan talked about the quarterback position and that the 49ers will not guarantee Alex Smith the starting spot.
Mar 20, 2008 | 77 comments | View Post
McCloughan Takes a Closer Look at the Anti-Banta-Cain
Auburn defensive end Quentin Groves worked out for pro scouts yesterday, which included 49ers General Manager Scot McCloughan. Groves weighed in ten pounds lighter (249) then he did at the combine (259).
Mar 11, 2008 | 26 comments | View Post
3-4, 4-3 or Both?
Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee had a post on his blog where he talked with Scot McCloughan on a conference call and the talk of defense came up and this is what Scot had to say regarding the addition of Justin Smith.
Mar 06, 2008 | 42 comments | View Post
Kiper on 29 and 39
“They can get a wide receiver at some point,” Kiper said. “You look at some of those guys who are going to figure in that mix at that point late (first round) in the second round. Say DeSean Jackson (Cal) drops, and he could. Say a James Hardy from Indiana, a Earl Bennett from Vanderbilt, [...]
Feb 19, 2008 | 19 comments | View Post
Warhop Gets Help in Foerster
The San Francisco 49ers hired veteran NFL assistant Chris Foerster on Friday as their offensive line coach, a job he’ll share with embattled incumbent George Warhop.
Feb 15, 2008 | 53 comments | View Post
Willis on Madden
According to Patrick Willis, the Defensive Rookie of the Year who was also given Weapon status in Madden straight out the box, he’s been a Madden gamer for years
Feb 08, 2008 | 41 comments | View Post
No Pepsi for Willis
The results are in and 49ers defensive rookie of the year Patrick Willis, didn’t win the Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year. That honor goes to Viking Adrian Peterson. However, Willis won the head-to-head battle when the two guys faced off at Candlestick. Peterson gained just 3 yards on 14 carries. He’ll never have a [...]
Jan 31, 2008 | 39 comments | View Post
Smith’s Mechanics Gone to Hell
Earlier this month, Brady Sr. received a call from Douglas Smith, whose son, Alex, was the No. 1 overall pick of the ‘05 draft and became the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback shortly thereafter.
“He called and said, ‘Alex has actually had no coaching on fundamentals in three years. His mechanics have gone to hell. You’ve [...]
Jan 29, 2008 | 73 comments | View Post
With the 29th Pick in the Draft…
With the Patriots and Giants winning today, the draft position for the 49ers has been set. The 49ers will be picking 29th overall in the first round. Here is how the scenario broke down. If the Packers played the Patriots in the Super Bowl, the 49ers would have picked No. 30. If the Packers played the Chargers or [...]
Jan 20, 2008 | 178 comments | View Post
Nolan a Fan of Berrian?
Matthew Barrows was answering questions on his blog and one that was proposed to him was if the 49ers would show any interest in Chad Johnson, the response from Barrows was that he wasn’t sure if Nolan would want to deal with him, but did say that Nolan is fond of Bernard Berrian and that [...]
Jan 20, 2008 | 35 comments | View Post
Douglas: ‘I Don’t Want to Hit the Market’
Unrestricted free agent Marques Douglas has made it known. He doesn’t want to hit the free agent market and wants to return to the 49ers.
“But I just wanted to let them know when I left Santa Clara that if they would have me, I’d love to be back. I just wanted to put an end [...]
Jan 15, 2008 | 102 comments | View Post
Niners Sign 5
The 49ers signed five players to future contracts on Monday. Four of the players, Thomas Clayton (RB), Markus Curry (DB), Jerard Rabb (WR), and Dominique Zeigler (WR) all were on the 49ers practice squad last season. The fifth Cooper Wallace (TE), spent last season on the practice squads of the Titans and Bengals.
Clayton could compete [...]
Jan 15, 2008 | 20 comments | View Post
Larry Allen Calling it a Day
NFL Network’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Larry Allen is going to retire. A source close to 49ers guard Larry Allen said the 11-time Pro-Bowl and future Hall-of-Fame selection is expected to retire.
Jan 10, 2008 | 19 comments | View Post
Around Ninerland: Quick Hits
It’s only been two days since the 49ers announced Mike Martz as their offensive coordinator and the consensus seems that Nolan (the 49ers) and Martz are not a good fit. There are a few that feel this will work, but most think the 49ers do not have the personnel that suits Martz’s needs. Here are [...]
Jan 10, 2008 | 14 comments | View Post
Showing Hill the Money
Update: 01.10.08 - The 49ers have submitted a proposal to free agent Shaun Hill. Hill’s agent, Bob Lattinville, received the offer last night (Wednesday.) He said he was going to review it today and plans to discuss it with Hill, Friday night.
01.08.08 — The latest word out of Niner camp is that sometime this week, chief negotiator, [...]
Jan 10, 2008 | 113 comments | View Post
he isnt leaving under his own power....Jed and the rest of the front office are making him quit. 
this guys a real dipshit and i hoped he would be gone, but not right before the draft, even if ...
I agree Jordan I'm not sold on Davis at all, I think we need to get smith a good o ...
Satisfactory blog, some interesting information. I remember 9 of days ago, I have found a similar post. Does anyone know ...
