Author Archive for Jarrod Kawashima

I have been a 49ers fan my entire life and will continue to be one long after I'm dead. My plan for the afterlife is to haunt the Dallas Cowboys and ensure they will never win another Super Bowl. My favorite 49er of all time is Steve Young, and my favorite current 49er would probably be Alex Smith. (I take a lot of sh** for that, even from Niner fans.).

49ers Interested in Leon Washington

49ers Interested in Leon Washington

The San Francisco 49ers could be more active in free agency than first anticipated. Reports have surfaced that the club has been in talks with the New York Jets about running back/special teams ace Leon Washington. Judging from some of the message boards on the report (SFgate.com), I am in the minority when [...]

Carr Not in the Driver's Seat

Carr Not in the Driver’s Seat

The San Francisco 49ers’ first free agent pick-up of the offseason is much better than last season’s.

Hypothetically Speaking...

Hypothetically Speaking…

Before I begin, I’d like to clarify that these are not rumors or speculation. These are merely hypothetical questions and scenarios I would like to discuss…

Singletary Looks to Finish 8-8

Singletary Looks to Finish 8-8

Christmas is a time for miracles. Too bad we didn’t get one. I thought if I wished hard enough, and wanted it more than anything, my 49ers would win the division and compete in the playoffs. It was a lot to ask for, I know. The Arizona Cardinals had to lose [...]

Week 11 Recap: 49ers fall to 4-6

Week 11 Recap: 49ers fall to 4-6

What a disaster this season is turning into. The Cardinals are now running away with the division and the 49ers do not look prepared to challenge them. After the loss to the Packers on Sunday, Mike Singletary’s team falls three games behind the NFC champs. With only six games left to play, [...]

Different Paths Finally Cross

Different Paths Finally Cross

For the first time in their careers, Alex Smith’s San Francisco 49ers will face off against Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers. These two young men have been intertwined since their inception into the league. Although they have been in the league for five seasons, they have never played against each other because of [...]

Despite Ugly Win, Cheerleaders Remain Beautiful

Despite Ugly Win, Cheerleaders Remain Beautiful

Unlike games televised on FOX, CBS, or ESPN, the camera never directly featured a shot of the cheerleaders on the sideline. We didn’t even get a look at them during timeouts or before/after commercial break. That disappointed me greatly because from the slight glimpses I did see, they looked really good in their [...]

Moral Victories Are Not Victories

Moral Victories Are Not Victories

After last Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts, in another very winnable game, I find myself ignoring the good points, something I normally do to keep a positive attitude.  I felt like Dennis Green after his Arizona Cardinals “let them (Chicago Bears) off the hook.” For the second week in a row, the 49ers [...]

Alex Smith Boosts Offense

Alex Smith Boosts Offense

Shaun Hill and the offense looked awful to begin today’s game. Wait, let me correct myself. Shaun Hill and the offense WERE terrible to begin the game. From the very first play, Hill set the tone for the day. He took a simple three-step drop and tried to force the ball [...]

My Favorite Willis Since Bruce

My Favorite Willis Since Bruce

“Yippie-Ki-Yay Motherf*****!!!” is the colorful expression used by Bruce Willis’ classic John McClain. In the action series “Die Hard,” Willis portrays a regular, blue-collared police officer thrown into action and saves the day (mostly) single-handedly. Much like Bruce, the 49ers’ Willis has been put in the position to conquer unfavorable odds. But [...]

What Does Shaun Hill Do At Halftime?

What Does Shaun Hill Do At Halftime?

There’s no denying it, quarterback Shaun Hill wins games. They may not always be pretty, but when the game ends and the “W” is on your team’s side, does it really matter? He may win, but he likes to leave us fans in suspense. I’m referring to the interesting fact that Hill’s [...]

Why Crabtree's Gamble Won't Pay Off

Why Crabtree’s Gamble Won’t Pay Off

I know every 49er faithful hates Michael Crabtree right now; he hasn’t earned anything less. When a 22 year old who left college early doesn’t think $16 million guaranteed isn’t enough, he won’t be anyone’s favorite person. It is ridiculous to watch year after year, a rookie holdout for more money because they [...]

Wide Receiver Battle

Wide Receiver Battle

The competition for quarterback may be over, but there are still battles to be won. Many believe for the first time in years, the 49ers have a deep wide receiving corps.

Glen Coffee Could Be What 49ers Need

Glen Coffee Could Be What 49ers Need

What a preseason so far for rookie Glen Coffee. The 3rd rounder out of Alabama has surpassed expectations and has carried the ball 30 times for 196 yards. But remember, this is the preseason and that doesn’t always carry over to the regular season. I would love to have a reliable [...]

Smith Gets the Start, Don't Freak Out. Give Him a Chance.

Smith Gets the Start, Don’t Freak Out. Give Him a Chance.

So this is what a fair quarterback competition looks like huh? Remember last year when Mike Nolan claimed to hold an open competition between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith…