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Proposed Santa Clara Stadium

Proposed Santa Clara Stadium

Ain’t she pretty? Illustrations of the Santa Clara proposed stadium the 49ers would play in around 2014.

CB Battle Heating Up

CB Battle Heating Up

It looks like some good may have come out of Nate Clements pneumonia. We are not saying pneumonia is a good thing, but with Nate sidelined during the recent OTA’s…

Pitbulls Around San Francisco Rejoice

Pitbulls Around San Francisco Rejoice

For those out there that haven’t heard, according to GM Scot McCloughan the 49ers will not pursue ex-con Michael Vick.

That’s What I’m Talking Bout Willis

That’s What I’m Talking Bout Willis

Patrick Willis was quoted as saying that the 49ers defense will not only be in the top 10…top 5, if not No.1

Brian Jennings Gets 5 Year Extension

Brian Jennings Gets 5 Year Extension

The 49ers are reporting that they have extended the contract of long snapper Brian Jennings. Jennings extension is for 5 years. No word on the amount of the deal. Jennings current contract was set to expire at the end of the 2009 season.

Holy Crap, Staley Extended Through 2017

Holy Crap, Staley Extended Through 2017

Matt Maiocco is reporting on his facebook page that the 49ers have extended the contract of Joe Staley 6 years. He is now signed through 2017.

F@&K Character

F@&K Character

ohn Crumpacker of the Chronicle has a nice article talking about some of the players the 49ers took a flyer on who have some character issues/baggage. I for one have to say it is about damn time the team started looking at the players ability instead of if they are Boy Scouts or not.
Remember how [...]

Ricky Jean-Francois at 244 to Close Out the Draft

Ricky Jean-Francois at 244 to Close Out the Draft

With their last pick in the 2009 NFL Draft the 49ers selected DT Ricky Jean-Francois, out of LSU.
Overview
Regarded as one of the nation’s top prep defensive linemen during his days at Carol City High School, Jean-Francois never lived up to that billing during his time at LSU. While a member of the Tigers football team, [...]

Curtis Taylor, S, at Pick 219

Curtis Taylor, S, at Pick 219

The 49ers finally addressed the safety position by drafting LSU safety Curtis Taylor with the 219th pick.
Overview
Taylor replaced All-American LaRon Landry in 2007 and proved capable of handling the challenge, posting 54 tackles and three interceptions. His production dropped in 2008 (43 tackles, one for loss, two INT), partially because he missed three starts due [...]

Bear Pascoe, TE, 184 pick overall

Bear Pascoe, TE, 184 pick overall

The 49ers select, tight end Bear Pascoe, Fresno State in the 6th round (184th overall).
Overview
Pascoe might have something in common with the late James Brown – competing for the title of “hardest working man in America.” The well-built athlete joined the Fresno State program as a quarterback, but quickly found a home as the team’s [...]

Nate Davis, QB, picked in the 5th

Nate Davis, QB, picked in the 5th

The 49ers select Nate Davis QB out of Ball State with the 171st pick in the 5th round. Is Nate the QB of the future?
Overview
Nate Davis could be the next MAC quarterback to make it big in the NFL.
He was the first player in school history to produce back-to-back 3,000-yard passing seasons and compiled a [...]

Scott McKillop drafted at 146

Scott McKillop drafted at 146

The 49ers have drafted Scott McKillop in the 5th round (146th overall) linebacker out of Pittsburgh.
Overview
Playing alongside his brother, Chris, a starting defensive end, Scott helped lead Panthers defense in 2007 that ranked fifth in the nation, allowing the opposition just 297.67 yards in total offense per game.
Taking over for departed 2006 Big East Conference [...]

Glen Coffee in the Third

Glen Coffee in the Third

ith their first pick on the 2nd day and first pick since grabbing Crabtree in the 1st, the 49ers select Alabama runningback Glen Coffee with the 74th pick overall.
Overview
Much like former Crimson Tide great Shaun Alexander, Coffee is a running back with a perfect mix of size and speed. He is not only effective [...]


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