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49ers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) - (08/25)

Moments after San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan announced that the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft would not be his starting quarterback at the start of the regular season, Nolan was asked about the perception that Alex Smith is now officially a bust. Journeyman J.T. O'Sullivan is scheduled to be the 49ers' starting quarterback when the regular season opens Sept. 7 against the Arizona Cardinals. Smith will be holding a clipboard and many have already affixed him with the "bust" label. "The perception is wrong if that's the perception," Nolan said. He explained, "I think he's getting better and better right now. He needs consistency and continuity, which we all do.

Norris, Lelie among players on bubble at 49ers camp - (08/25)

With five days to go before the roster cut-down to 53 players, a couple of intriguing names seem to be on the bubble for the 49ers. One of them is fullback Moran Norris, who has been relegated to the second team with the emergence of second-year player Zak...

Bubble week for 49ers' hopefuls / Norris, Lelie might be cut - (08/25)

With five days to go before the roster cut-down to 53 players, a couple of intriguing names seem to be on the bubble for the 49ers. One of them is fullback Moran Norris, who has been relegated to the second team with the emergence of second-year player Zak...

Niners cut five players; more to come Tuesday - (08/24)

The Niners have cut five players from their team, a few days before the 75-man roster deadline on Tuesday. Here are the players that were cut: T Joe Cohen: It’s a shame that he never really had a chance to develop into a full-time player. He spent last year on injured reserve as a rookie and [...]

Grip on QB job often tenuous - (08/24)

When an NFL team is winning, the quarterback is the most popular guy on the block. When it's losing, that role often falls to the backup quarterback. That's the nature of the position, and it indicates how much importance fans tend to place on it. As J.T. O'...

Some vexing breakdowns - (08/23)

Two of the strengths of the 49ers last year were their secondary and their special teams. That wasn't the case in Chicago Thursday night. In little more than a half, Bears quarterback Joe Orton passed for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and the 49ers'...

Grip on QB job often tenuous - (08/23)

When an NFL team is winning, the quarterback is the most popular guy on the block. When it's losing, that role often falls to the backup quarterback. That's the nature of the position, and it indicates how much importance fans tend to place on it. As J.T. O'...

O'Sullivan makes unlikely ascension / Niners pick journeyman as starting QB over former top pick Smith, Hill - (08/23)

In a dramatic rise from being almost an afterthought during the first week of 49ers' training camp to their best quarterback in the preseason, J.T. O'Sullivan was named Friday to start their regular-season opener Sept. 7 against the Arizona Cardinals. "J.T....

O?Sullivan named starter for start of regular season - (08/22)

The drama has ended and we can finally get some sleep tonight. Mike Nolan as named J.T. O’Sullivan to be the opening day starter for the 49ers. Even though this was what I had thought since the second preseason game, it’s not official. Alex Smith will be the second stringer, with Shaun Hill at third. [...]

O'Sullivan wins starting 49ers QB job (AP) - (08/22)

J.T. O'Sullivan will start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers when the NFL regular season begins next month. O'Sullivan clinched the job with a strong performance during Thursday night's 37-30 exhibition victory over Chicago, and 49ers coach Mike Nolan said it was time to make O'Sullivan's status official after a summer of uncertainty.

49ers name O"Sullivan starting QB (PA SportsTicker) - (08/22)

The San Francisco 49ers on Friday named J.T. O'Sullivan the starting quarterback for the regular season.

Mike Nolan 49ers press conference scheduled today at 3:00PM - (08/22)

Mike Nolan is scheduled to address the media at 3:00PM today. I won’t be near a computer for today and tomorrow since I am traveling down to San Luis Obispo for a wedding. Because of that, I won’t be able to report any new news. The only thing I expect that might be of any [...]

49ers vs. Bears video highlights - (08/22)

I don’t know the rules of posting videos from the NFL onto YouTube, but I came across this. If it gets taken down, I’ll just delete this post. But here are some highlights from the game.

Gore gets extra work - (08/22)

Backup tailback DeShaun Foster didn't make the trip with the 49ers. Instead, he flew to Los Angeles to be with his family following the death of his grandfather. As a result, Frank Gore had more carries than normal (8 for 51 yards) in a couple of impressive...

QB tracker - (08/22)

Daily report on the two candidates for the 49ers' starting job. Alex SmithJ.T. O'SullivanToo many passes were off the mark, although he did hit Dominique Zeigler for a 12-yard touchdown and had a nice pass to Jason Hill for 32 yards. Completed just 6 of 17...

Gene Upshaw dies: Raiders' star, Hall of Famer - (08/22)

Gene Upshaw, one of the most powerful and influential figures in the history of the National Football League, might not have assumed the mantle of towering union chief if not for the encouragement of one of his Oakland Raiders teammates and closest friends....

Niners set at QB, but have other needs - (08/22)

If it's possible to have fun while being victimized for two long kickoff returns, a blocked field goal and a blocked punt, the 49ers did it Thursday night. They ran up 425 yards, much of it against one of the tougher units in the NFL, and they beat the...

Locked and loaded: 49ers offense firing on cylinders in win against Bears - (08/21)

I don’t have to go too much into detail on today’s performance, but I will say that this team is ready for the start of the season. First of all, I will address the defense. You may think that the 37-30 win by the Niners was just an offensive show. And you are correct. The [...]

49ers vs. Bears: Preseason Game 3 Preview & Discussion Thread - (08/21)

Game time changed to 5PM Guard Adam Snyder suffered an ankle sprain earlier in the week and will be out of action for possibly a week. Undrafted rookie Brian de la Puente will take his spot in the starting lineup. De la Puente, out of Cal, has been working at that position and looks to be [...]

NFL fans mourn the loss of Gene Upshaw - (08/21)

NFL legend and head of the NFL Players Association Gene Upshaw passed away Wednesday night in his home at the age of 63. Upshaw did a lot of his great on-field work while with the Raiders. Coverage of the event can be followed at Thoughts from the Dark Side. I never grew up watching Upshaw, but [...]

Sad-sack 49ers' pass rush looking to rebound - (08/21)

If there's one thing that Ray McDonald has noticed about NFL fans in his brief pro career, it's this: "People want to see sacks and touchdowns." Touchdowns are somebody else's department, but McDonald and his colleagues in the 49ers' defensive line are...

Changing of the guards: 49ers Q&A From the Midway - (08/20)

As the Niners and Bears meet this Thursday, I got a chance to ask From the Midway writer Mike Montgomery some questions about the Bears. In turn, he also had some questions for me as well, which you can find here. Sam: With Kyle Orton as the opening day starter, do you agree with the decision? [...]

Snyder injured - (08/20)

The 49ers' banged-up offensive line sustained another hit Tuesday when left guard Adam Snyder injured his right ankle early in the team's single workout at Santa Clara. Snyder left the field, and coach Mike Nolan all but ruled Snyder out for Thursday's...

Who?s going to win the NFC West? I?ll tell you who? - (08/19)

I was invited to put together my predictions for the NFC West by MVN Outsider. They asked me about each team’s off-season moves, and what will it take to win the division. After thinking for a little bit, I was able to come up with MY PREDICTIONS FOR THE NFC WEST. Now before you go all [...]

49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers QB Controversy - (08/19)

Indiana Jim chimes in with the results from the win over the Packers. The 49ers defense lead the way with heavy pressure from the defensive line all game. Takeo Spikes made his first apperance. Controversy rages on over the 49ers quarterback position. JT O'Sullivan is awarded another start in the 49ers penultimate exhibition match. All that, and more in this can't miss episode.

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