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Jonas Jennings has broken hand; O?Sullivan to start again - (08/18)

T Jonas Jennings suffered a broken hand during the game on Saturday. He missed Monday’s practice and will not participate in Thursday’s game against the Bears. Barry Sims took his place during practice. Now the report is a broken knuckle on his right hand. He had surgery today to take care of it and is expected [...]

49ers QB O'Sullivan still starting -- for now (AP) - (08/18)

J.T. O'Sullivan will remain the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback for a third consecutive week, but coach Mike Nolan again stopped short from saying that O'Sullivan is the starter for the regular season. Nolan said Monday that O'Sullivan will start Thursday's exhibition game against the Bears in Chicago.

O'Sullivan will start on Saturday (AP) - (08/14)

J.T. O'Sullivan took another step closer to becoming the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback. O'Sullivan was selected by coach Mike Nolan on Thursday to start San Francisco's exhibition home opener against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. O'Sullivan also started the 49ers preseason opener last week at Oakland.

49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers QB Controversy - (08/12)

It's been about half a year since 49ers Paradise's last podcast, but it's not due to lack of trying. The constrains of life have impacted show host Bryan from keeping to his regular schedule. To help keep the 49ers Paradise Podcast show running strong, we introduce an additional host. Indiana Jim is well known to 49ers Paradise and the podcast world. In his inaugaral episode he displays a unique sense of humor while taking a look at the 49ers quarterback controversy. Both Bryan and IndianaJim will chime in throughout the season as 49ers Paradise enters its fourth season of podcasting. Go Niners!

All three quarterbacks unimpressive for 49ers (Yahoo! Sports) - (08/11)

The candidates to be the San Francisco 49ers ' starting quarterback made this clear during Friday night's 18-6...

49ers sign veteran LB Spikes (PA SportsTicker) - (08/10)

The San Francisco 49ers signed two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes on Sunday.

Bush leads Raiders to 18-6 win over 49ers (AP) - (08/08)

If the first preseason game is any indication, the Oakland Raiders can feel confident with any of their three top running backs. The San Francisco 49ers can't feel the same about the three quarterbacks competing for the starting job. J.T. O'Sullivan turned over the ball on his final two drives, and Alex Smith and Shaun Hill didn't perform much better as the 49ers committed four turnovers in an 18-6...

Niners' TE Davis sends warning to defensive coordinators (Yahoo! Sports) - (08/05)

Two weeks into training camp, Vernon Davis' confidence is in mid-season form. After testing his skills against...

Niners, Raiders hold joint practice (AP) - (08/04)

Moran Norris took offense after getting hit by Edgerton Hartwell, leading to a minor scuffle between the San Francisco 49ers offense and the Oakland Raiders defense. Oakland defensive tackle William Joseph got tangled up with San Francisco offensive lineman Chilo Raschal. Those two small tussles proved to be an exception at an intense but controlled joint practice Monday between the Bay Area rival...

Raiders, 49ers will tangle in joint workouts (Yahoo! Sports) - (08/04)

If the San Francisco 49ers have practiced against the Oakland Raiders before, nobody can remember it.

Keasey delivering big hits out of 49ers' backfield (AP) - (08/02)

Not too long ago, Zak Keasey was just another unemployed linebacker who hadn't quite finished his college degree. Only his dirty-blond dreadlocks distinguished him from thousands of frustrated NFL hopefuls just like him. After the first week of his latest training camp with the San Francisco 49ers, Keasey appears to be heading toward an unlikely gig in the sport he still calls his "part-time job,"...

Is DeBartolo worthy of spot in Hall? (Yahoo! Sports) - (08/01)

Presenter Eddie DeBartolo won five Super Bowls but alienated other owners along the way.

Niners' Smith content to wait his turn in QB line (AP) - (08/01)

Alex Smith suited up to watch practice Friday. While Shaun Hill and J.T. O'Sullivan led the 49ers through a workout, the former No. 1 draft selection did a few drills and then stood off to the side, still not sure what role he'll play when the snaps count. Yet after three losing seasons, 30 starts and one embarrassingly public blowout with coach Mike Nolan, Smith claims he's content to wait his turn...

Journeyman O'Sullivan in hunt for 49ers QB job (AP) - (07/31)

J.T. O'Sullivan is back in the hunt at quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers. O'Sullivan took all the repetitions with the first-team offense Thursday in place of Shaun Hill, who rested a tired throwing shoulder by sitting out practice. Hill and incumbent starter Alex Smith have been sharing time with the first unit since the beginning of training camp last week.

49ers, Nolan want Bruce fresh for regular season (Yahoo! Sports) - (07/31)

Keeping Isaac Bruce healthy has been an offseason priority for the San Francisco 49ers , who hope to limit his...

Staley finally getting off on right foot with Niners (AP) - (07/30)

Joe Staley thought nothing of it when he stepped on a stick at a Lake Michigan beach a few weeks ago. That minor pain didn't compare to the major challenges ahead in his first season as the San Francisco 49ers' left tackle. When his right foot turned dark red and swelled to twice its normal size two weeks later, Staley realized he'd better start paying attention before he lost his footing on his...

Veteran WR Bruce quietly settles in with Niners (AP) - (07/29)

Isaac Bruce hunched over his new locker and ardently concentrated on mixing up an electric-pink protein shake Tuesday, as if he somehow hoped a sip of the magic elixir would grant him invisibility. It didn't work, and the San Francisco 49ers' oldest new receiver was forced into a short, awkward discussion about his hopes for the twilight of his career after leaving his longtime teammates in St.

Niners revamp roster with draft, off-season acquisitions - (04/29)

Beat reporter John Crumpacker and deputy sports editor Larry Yant break down how the San Francisco 49ers have changed with all of the off-season moves , including the addition of a new...

Season wrapup - Nolan survives to coach another year, but Martz charged with reviving offense - (01/09)

The Chronicle's John Crumpacker wraps up the San Francisco 49ers' disappointing 2007 season and breaks down what the team will do before the start of the 2008 season . John and Sports...

Season finale - (12/26)

As the Niners prepare to end the season Sunday in Cleveland, beat writer John Crumpacker shares his appreciation for retiring defense lineman Bryant Young and praise for sensational rookie...

LB Willis has Lott to be proud about - (12/19)

Minutes after making his first Pro Bowl, linebacker Patrick Willis started plotting ways to make his second.

Parcells May Take VP Job With Falcons - (12/19)

Bill Parcells may be about to accept a job as the Atlanta Falcons' vice president of football operations, a role that would put him in charge of finding the team's next coach. The New York Daily News reported Wednesday that Parcells is on the verge of...

BIGFOOTS IN PRO BOWL / Bay Area punters make all-star game as Lee, Lechler join the 49ers' Willis - (12/19)

The Bay Area's NFL teams haven't been stellar on offense this season, but they're certainly skilled when it comes to giving the ball back to the opponent. Power and placement, along with the NFL's best net averages, secured Pro Bowl berths for 49ers punter...

BIGFOOTS IN PRO BOWL / Bay Area punters make all-star game as Lee, Lechler join the 49ers' Willis - (12/19)

The Bay Area's NFL teams haven't been stellar on offense this season, but they're certainly skilled when it comes to giving the ball back to the opponent. Power and placement, along with the NFL's best net averages, secured Pro Bowl berths for 49ers punter...

49ers confident Santa Clara can pay its share of stadium cost - (12/19)

The Santa Clara City Council got its first good look at a financial report related to building a new 49ers stadium near the Great America amusement park Tuesday night, which showed the city $51 million short of its obligation to the team - and by the end of...

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