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Sims Signs with 49ers

Veteran offensive tackle Barry Sims has decided to sign a two-year deal with the 49ers, agent Ken Vierra said just moments ago. Sims picked the 49ers over the Rams.

June 23rd, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 42 comments | Continued
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Walker Extended to 2012

Delanie Walker, the 49ers sixth-round draft pick in 2006, received a three-year extension worth $6 million this offseason. The deal included a $1.8 million signing bonus. He is now signed through the 2012 season.

June 21st, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 9 comments | Continued
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Morgan First to Sign

The 49ers signed 6th-round pick Josh Morgan on Thursday. It is a 4-year deal. No word yet on the amount of the deal.

June 20th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 7 comments | Continued
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MMP: Tully is Chilo’s Bitch

Not a whole lot happening this offseason. Most of the reports being heard have to do with everyones fascination with the “Ted” position. Aside from that here is the latest from Monday Morning Punter.

June 16th, 2008 | MMP | 8 comments | Continued
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Faulk: “All Built Around Gore”

Today the NFL Network and Marshall Faulk were on hand at the 49ers practice and it seemed that everyone was gravitating to Faulk. During his time at the practice Faulk stressed that Gore’s role will be more important due to the inexperience of the 49ers’ QB’s.

June 10th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 129 comments | Continued
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Butler Arrested for DUI

Reno-Gazette Journal is reporting that UDFA Ezra Butler was arrested for DUI drugs and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) after a traffic stop in Reno at 11:30 p.m. Saturday.

May 27th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 8 comments | Continued
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Roman Sidelined with Elbow Injury

Starting free safety Mark Roman underwent an arthroscopic procedure approximately 10 days ago to clean up his right shoulder, a team spokesman said.

May 27th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 8 comments | Continued
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MMP: The Day After

The 2008 NFL Draft is officially behind us and the 49ers drafted defensive line, offensive line, wide receiver and secondary. The consensus on the draft is that the picks were safe, and most of the grades are around the C+ range.

April 28th, 2008 | MMP | 93 comments | Continued
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Smith, Wallace, Morgan & Grant on Day Two

The 49ers have officially closed the book on the 2008 NFL Draft. On day two the 49ers continued to add depth to both sides of the ball.

April 27th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 11 comments | Continued
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Balmer and Rachal On Day One

It looks like day one of the 2008 NFL Draft is in the books for the 49ers, unless they decide to trade up into the second. The 49ers finished the day by adding to their lines on both sides of the ball.

April 26th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 24 comments | Continued
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With the 29th Pick the 49ers Select….

Just a little under five hours from now the 49ers will be on the clock. And with the 29th pick the 49ers select…

April 26th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 107 comments | Continued
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Niners Open with Cardinals Again

The NFL released the schedules for all teams this season today and the 49ers will start the season again facing the Arizona Cardinals.

April 15th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 31 comments | Continued
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Smith Tries to One Up Leinart

Most have probably seen the photos of Leinart hot tubbing with four coeds and even going so far as holding a funnel for one. A few days later Alex Smith figured he better get in on the act and try and one up Leinart

April 8th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 41 comments | Continued
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Niners Forfeit a 5th & Swap 3rds in Tampering Case

The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft after commissioner Roger Goodell deemed them guilty of tampering with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs.

March 24th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 160 comments | Continued
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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.

March 20th, 2008 | FNN Staff | 77 comments | Continued
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D-Jack Sent to D-Curb

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the 49ers will send wide receiver Darrell Jackson to the curb. This isn’t really a surprise since Stonehands Jackson couldn’t catch a cold last season.

March 15th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 65 comments | Continued
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Niners Sign Bryant Johnson

Reports are coming out on ESPN Radio and East Coast Sports News that Cardinals free agent Bryant Johnson has signed a one year deal.

More to follow as story develops.

March 14th, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 85 comments | Continued
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Niners & Smith Agree on a Deal

The 49ers and DE Justin Smith (Bengals) have reached an agreement, but nothing has been signed. Deal is believed to be $32.5 million in the first four years of the contract, overall 6-years, $45 million. The signing of Smith immediately improves the 49ers horrid pass rushing defense. Smith was the fourth overall pick back in 2001. [...]

March 1st, 2008 | Niner Pundit | 146 comments | Continued