49ERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Michael Crabtree: ‘I’m the No.1 receiver on the 49ers’

The San Francisco 49ers needed just five yards to win the franchise’s sixth Super Bowl, but could not complete a fade route to wide receiver Michael Crabtree on fourth-and-goal. The results of Super Bowl XLVII still haunt Crabtree.
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19 hours ago  |  Discuss

Nate Montana: Dog and Pony Magic with the 49ers

Living in up to your father's reputation is never easy for any young lad, especially when your dad is a 49er legend, and one of the greatest Quarterbacks in NFL history. Joe Montana shined at Notre Dame and was taken in the 3rd round of the 1979 draft by Bill Walsh and the Niners. It was the beginning of what was to become the greatest dynasty of all time. The 49ers won 4 Super...
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21 hours ago  |  Discuss

49ers’ A.J. Jenkins has bulked up this offseason

San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke has stated before that he believes wide receiver A.J. Jenkins needs to get in the weight room and add some muscle. “If there’s an area where A.J.’s got to get better in, it’s called the weight room, and he will,” Baalke said, per the Sacramento Bee. “He’s had some unfortunate situations that haven’t allowed him to fully...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

2013 NFL Draft Team Grades: San Francisco 49ers

First Round: Eric Reid, S, LSU ANALYSIS: I know San Francisco was going to trade up for someone, but why Reid? I know there's been a lot of buzz around him lately (mostly with the Bengals), but I just don't see him as a first round prospect. I think San Francisco could have stayed put and taken a better safety like Matt Elam. He fills a big need, but I just can&...
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Unemployed ******* Randy Moss is still unsure if he wants to play this autumn

Unemployed wide receiver Randy Moss still hasn’t decided if he wants to play in the NFL this season. A member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, the 36-year-old Moss wasn’t retained by the San Francisco 49ers after screwing the organization in their 34-31 upset loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII. Despite being targeted five times, the 6-foot-4, 210 pound Moss managed...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

49ers reportedly looking to hire Eric Mangini

According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the San Francisco 49ers are currently talking to former NFL head coach Eric Mangini about possibly being hired as a consultant. Former Jets head coach Eric Mangini, currently a broadcast analyst, has been in talks with the 49ers about a consulting position — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) May 15, 2013 Mangini’s role with the 49ers...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Eric Mangini in talks to join 49ers as possible successor to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio

According to Jason La Canfora of CBS, Eric Mangini is talking to the San Francisco 49ers about a consulting position. The ex-coach for the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns would be an excellent addition to an already stellar 49er front office. He also could be an insurance policy for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who is quickly becoming a hot commodity for NFL head coaching...
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3 days ago  |  1 Comment

Eric Reid’s impact for 49ers

This sponsored post is courtesy of FanDuel.com The San Francisco 49ers made a playoff run last season thanks in large part to their highly-ranked defense. With most of those players returning, there were not a lot of spots open for newcomers. However, Eric Reid, the team’s first round draft pick out of LSU, is expecting to earn a starting role pretty much right from the beginning...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Patrick Willis Gets an Earful on Facebook for Killing a Snake

San Francisco 49ers linebacker is a beast. The man is weight room machine that is capable of mass destruction on the football field--just ask opposing offenses that he's played! Along with protecting his team's lead he is apparently adept at protecting the home front as well. When he saw a rather sizable snack on near his house he did what he thought was necessary and...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Patrick Willis protects his house from snakes

At 6’1″ and 240 pounds, you would think San Francisco 49ers line backer Patrick Willis would be able to remove a nonvenomous gopher snake from his house with his hands. Instead, Willis resorted to a pellet gun to kill the snake before picking him up. Luckily for his Facebook followers, Willis was able to snap a few photos of himself shooting the snake and then holding its body...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

It Appears That Patrick Willis Shot And Killed a Very Large Snake

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis took to Facebook to let the world know that intruders are not welcome in his home. Willis posted a set pf photos which showed a snake who tried to get into his house, and it also showed the shotgun which Patrick used to kill the reptile. Patrick posted the following caption to go along with the photos, “Never a dull moment. I had...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Nate Montana learning the west coast offense with the 49ers

It’s pretty ironic that Nate Montana, the son of 49ers great Joe Montana is learning the offense his father mastered and won multiple Super Bowls with. “This is my first time in a West Coast system,” said Montana, per the San Jose Mercury News. “I’ve been studying, trying to get it down as fast as possible.” Montana says he’s not even worried about being as great as...
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Discus thrower Lawrence Okoye has his work cut out for him at 49ers rookie minicamp

Great Britain discus thrower Lawrence Okoye is a raw athlete trying to make it in the NFL, and it's fair to say it's quite a long shot, but the San Francisco 49ers don't see any problem with trying. Okoye joined other ookies at the team's minicamp, and admits it will be slow and drawn out learning process in transitioning to an NFL defensive end. The 49ers drafted...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss
NEW SPOKESMAN

Kaepernick signs endorsement deal, strikes famous pose

Who could have imagined that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick could have gone from clipboard holder to star in the matter of six weeks and a Super Bowl run. Alex Smith got knocked out of a week 10 matchup, and the rest is history.  Kaepernick is now the talk of football, and ad campaigns have taken notice. Kaepernick according to CSN Bay Area now has an endorsement...
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14 days ago  |  12 Comments
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49ers invite Montana's son

The 49ers have sent an invitation to Joe Montana's son, Nate, to partake in the team's minicamp. Montana also worked out for the team.

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19 days ago  |  1 Comment
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