It’s Going to be the 49ers Year in the NFC West
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playerpress.comWednesday September 01 2010
For the past two seasons, the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback ...
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49ers Association Game: Michael Robinson
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rockatalicTuesday August 31 2010
I have a theory that everything in the NFL—every type ...
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49ers Fan Articles
49ers Association Game: Michael Robinson
Written by rockatalicTuesday August 31 2010
I have a theory that everything in the NFL—every type of player, play, coach, outcome, etc.—has already happened before. That’s why it takes something truly remarkable to really capture the collective attention of the NFL, like a once-in-a-generation player who performs at a high level for a long time. When I try to explain what type of player someone ...
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Rumored Lewis resturcuring speaks volumes about future
Written by rockatalicTuesday August 31 2010
ESPN.com’s Mike Sando posted this morning about Lewis accepting a new contract for the 2010 season: “The team still values the toughness and leadership Lewis provides, but his $4.1 million salary for 2010 was a bit steep. Lewis accepted a new deal featuring a $1.7 million salary for 2010 and another $400,000 in bonus money. The final two years ...
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Bubble bustin’: How to pick the final 53
Written by rockatalicMonday August 30 2010
It’s the final “guessing game” football fans get to play until playoff brackets, ending a summer-long NFL knowledge quest that includes the NFL Draft (and its many mocks), free agency, fantasy drafts and depth chart bingo. After this, it’s all real. So, let’s take a quick lay-of-the-land and throw down some guidelines for guessing who will make the final ...
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Exactly how many roster spots are open?
Written by rockatalicMonday August 30 2010
Here’s a fact that many NFL fans might not realize at first glance: usually, less than 8 roster spots are “open” at the outset of every training camp. The more talented the team, the less spots may be considered truly “open”. With so few spots open, teams are always going to end up cutting players with some talent, even ...
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The Final 53: Official Ninerpride Picks
Written by rockatalicSunday August 29 2010
(ed.: my first version had one major omission: long snapper Brian Jennings. Sorry, Brian. You’re back in now. ED 2: Same with you, Aubrayo. Thanks to @hollywoodheffne.) Explanations below…but, here goes: QBs (3 total): 1. Alex Smith 2. David Carr 3. Nate Davis RBs (4 total) 4. Frank Gore 5. Brian Westbrook 6. Anthony Dixon ...
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Stock Check: at Oakland, 8/28 (preseason game 3)
Written by rockatalicSunday August 29 2010
Who helped themselves? David Carr: Carr might not be top overall pick at QB the Texans thought they were getting back in 2001, but he’s settling into a nice career as a steady, reliable backup who can make spot starts if needed. He finished 7 for 17 with 54 yards—not great, but he didn’t turn the ball over ...
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49ers first cuts yield no surprises
Written by rockatalicSunday August 29 2010
Just like we thought, the 49ers’ first roster cuts came from positions of relative “strength” and didn’t yield any surprises. The 49ers just announced they have released WR Bakari Grant and CB Patrick Stoudamire, and waived/injured LB Brandon Long. With Aubrayo Franklin officially reporting for duty yesterday, this leaves the 49ers at 75 players before Tuesday’s cutdown deadline. ...
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Indicators you may be getting cut
Written by rockatalicWednesday August 25 2010
With the first round of roster cuts looming on the horizon, the 49ers appear to be in pretty good shape. On August 31, teams need to trim their roster from 80 players down to 75. The 49ers have another game before cuts (8/28, at Oakland), so anyone on the bubble should get one last chance to impress and change ...
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Introducing...the official Ninerpride Twitter channel
Written by rockatalicTuesday August 24 2010
Howdy folks! Hope everyone’s enjoying Ninerpride. Tell your friends. Even better…how ‘bout you make your way to our new Twitter channel? I’ve been providing live game tweets from my personal handle, @rockatalic. But now, you can follow the Official Twitter Feed Of Ninerpride, @ninerspress. (No, that is not a typo. Yes, we realize this site is not called NinersPress. ...
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Nate Davis is NOT an NFL starter (yet)
Written by rockatalicTuesday August 24 2010
The word around the NFL is that players are pushing to cut the preseason in half, to two games, to limit the potential for injuries and wear-and-tear. Here’s one more perk of shortening the preseason: limiting the potential for mind-boggling position battles to “emerge” where none actually exist. We see it every year: “Is backup X about to ...
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Stock Check: vs. Minnesota, 8/22 (preseason game 2)
Written by rockatalicTuesday August 24 2010
Who helped themselves? Alex Smith: Easy one here, but Alex looked fantastic against a tough defense. He played with confidence and tempo, finishing 9 for 13 with 88 yards. Most important: the 49ers converted 4 of 7 third downs with Smith on the field. Very encouraging, especially without his most explosive offensive threats (Gore, Vernon, Crabs). Joe ...
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Former Eagle Westbrook Lands In San Francisco
Written by bajansportswizThursday August 19 2010
The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year contract. Westbrook, who is two-time Pro-Bowler, will serve as a back-up to Frank Gore. The addition of Westbrook gives the 49ers one of most productive backfields in the league. The 49ers had an available roster spot after second-year running back Glen Coffee abruptly retired. Coffee said he ...
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