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Lee, Willis on Pro Bowl roster; Taylor voted posthumously - (12/18)

49ers punter Andy Lee has been voted as the NFC’s punter in the Pro Bowl. A much deserved recognition for Lee, who has been one of very few consistent players on the 49ers this season. In 87 punts, Lee is averaging 48.3 yards per punt. Thirty-five of the punts have been inside the 20, ten [...]

Change of schedule for Week 16 - (12/18)

Just a quick note. Due to the flexible scheduling for Sunday Night Football, the 49ers now have their game moved to the afternoon. What was originally scheduled to be a Sunday Night showdown between the Bucs and Niners has been moved to a 1:05 PST on Fox. The Vikings-Bears matchup now takes that Sunday Night Slot. The [...]

King of the Hill: 49ers defeat Bengals - (12/15)

it’s really fun to see a new guy come out of nowhere to lead a team to victory. In the 49ers’ case, a victory by a “new” quarterback may be a blessing that blows beyond what we could have imagined. Shaun Hill, who has spent six years in the league, got his first NFL start and [...]

Week 15 Preview: 49ers vs. Bengals - (12/13)

The 49ers are in a tailspin at 3-10, with controversy and injuries plaguing the team again. The Bengals have struggled all season long with inconsistensies as well to be at 5-8 for the season. Alex Smith is done for the season, while Trent Dilfer is out with a concussion. Shaun Hill goes behind center in [...]

49ers sign former Heisman winner Chris Weinke - (12/12)

The 49ers were desperate and turned to 34-year old Chris Weinke. This veteran quarterback had a storied career in Florida State, winning the Heisman at the age of 27. But when he joined the Panthers, he never got his foot settled. He had a great rookie year but never got anywhere afterwards. I hadn’t seen Weinke [...]

Alex Smith and Mike Nolan cool now? - (12/12)

This report says that the two are now cool. I won’t go into detail on my thoughts, but I do think that these two are trying to patch up something that already has been damaged. Smith and Nolan are on bad terms, and with something like this, there is no way that Smith can say the [...]

Smith: Nolan ?was trying to undermine me with my teammates.? - (12/11)

In an exclusive report today by The Mercury News, Alex Smith has finally come out lashing at head coach Mike Nolan. In the report, Smith said the coach “underminded” him, claiming that the quarterback was using the injury as an excuse for his poor performance on the field. That has left a feeling in the [...]

49ers: Smith done, Dilfer out, Hill in - (12/11)

The 49ers now are in a world of hurt. Alex Smith has opted to have surgery on his right shoulder, ending his season officially. It has not been scheduled yet, but it’s obvious that the injury has bothere Smith all season long, giving him a hard time to find any rhythm. With all that said, [...]

Pro Bowl voting: send these two 49ers to Honolulu - (12/11)

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE PRO BOWL I’ll make this short since there isn’t much for me to say. In a season full of disappointment, there have only been two players on the 49ers worthy of a Pro Bowl. These two are a given, so I’ll just cut right to the chase.

Vikings score early, defeat 49ers 27-7 - (12/09)

When the 49ers second play of the game ended up as 7 points for the Vikings, it was game over from there. In a game where the 49ers really had everything set up for them, especially great field position, the team couldn’t punch it in. However, credit must be given to Tarvaris Jackson. His ability [...]

Week 14 Preview: 49ers vs. Vikings - (12/08)

The 49ers are 3-9 showed up bearing gifts to the Panthers with early Christmas gifts. The Vikings were impressive last week, with a running tandom of Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor. Interceptions are not a fun thing to watch, but Trent Dilfer seems to like throwing them. The problem with all the fuss with the [...]

Alex Smith needs to be shut down this season - (12/07)

The 49ers could announce today the status of quarterback Alex Smith, more than likely announcing that the quarterback will no longer play the rest of the season. With that shoulder injury months ago, Smith has not recovered. His throwing was off target, he was in pain, and most of all, the offensive line wasn’t giving him [...]

49ers should have drafted Rodgers - (12/04)

Alex Smith will go through a light throwing session on Wednesday, to test his shoulder and to see what the news is on it. Somehow, I want to care about it, but I feel that it wouldn’t matter for this season, or the rest of the 49ers if Smith returns. In this three very abrupt [...]

Turnover-filled game turns ugly for 49ers - (12/02)

So we’ve come to this. The 49ers have turned into a ridiculous load of inconsistency. But much harder to swallow is the Panthers took advantage of every opportunity the 49ers presented to them. Four interceptions plagued the 49ers. Trent Dilfer was forcing passes, giving the Panthers and their struggling defense momentum. The struggling offense for the [...]

Week 13 Preview: 49ers vs. Panthers - (11/30)

The 49ers are 3-8 after Ted Tollner came in to save the day. The Panthers are in a world of hurt and it’s a very terrible tailspin for them. Ted Tollner saved the season for the 49ers where he put together a playbook that showed the Niners in a desperation to win. The Panthers are [...]

Remembering ?The Play? 25 years later - (11/29)

I know this has nothing to do with the 49ers, or even the NFL in a sense. But this is a Bay Area football moment, something that will forever live in football glory.

Tollner has saved the 49ers and the season - (11/29)

With one game, Ted Tollner saved the 49ers. With one game, my acusations of the Niners offense has digressed. With one game, I now actually have faith in the 49ers because of Ted Tollner. Tollner has said that the game in Arizona was mostly Jim Hostler, that he only aided for some part of the [...]

Vote for Willis and Gore - (11/28)

Vote Patrick Willis for Defensive Player of the Week! CLICK HERE Willis recorded 18 tackles and half a sack in the 49ers? 37?31 win over the Arizona Cardinals. In overtime, Cardinals WR Sean Morey looked as if he had a clear path to the end zone, until Willis caught him from behind and saved the touchdown. Vote [...]

My condolences to Sean Taylor?s family, friends, fans - (11/27)

Redskins’ safety Sean Taylor was shot in the leg last night during an attempted burglary at his home. The bullet struck between his leg and groin, an area that carries a lot of blood. He was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition, but didn’t make it. I was extremely shocked last night to hear the [...]

49ers win thriller in the desert - (11/25)

WOW! I thought when the Niners scored their first touchdown, that would have been the highlight of the game. But as the game continued, there were more touchdowns and it actually got interesting. HIGHLIGHTS! The 49ers came into the game with Ted Tollner consulting Jim Hostler on offense. It worked. Amazing. The Niners answered right back [...]

49ers just scored a touchdown! - (11/25)

Trent Dilfer rolled right and found Vernon Davis at the back of the endzone! TOUCHDOWN!! This is after a Walt Harris interception, allowing for good field position. Frank Gore was exceptional on the drive, securing great blocks. The Niners scored a touchdown!!! First time in 12 quarters.. WOW!

Week 12 Preview: 49ers vs. Cardinals - (11/24)

The 49ers are 2-8 and they looked confused. The Cardinals are in the thick of the NFC West division title. These teams met in a Monday Night thriller to start the season. Both teams have gone in different directions than they had expected, but only one is having a good season.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Niners fans - (11/20)

I’ll be away for most of this weekend. Don’t eat too much, shop too much, but have fun. I’ll be back with family, and I hope all of you get to do the same. I’ll be back on Saturday maybe, unless the Niners do something huge. As of now, Alex Smith is still hurt, which means [...]

Could this be it for Mike Nolan? - (11/19)

When Mike Nolan was hired a few years, I was excited for the 49ers. After some seasons that should best be forgotten, a defensive-minded coach would be coming to San Francisco. The 49ers, who embraced an offensive attack since Bill Walsh arrived in 1979, needed to stop other teams from unleashing their offense. In his [...]

Turf Blog gives way to Niner Insider - (11/19)

We've moved! The Niner Turf Blog is giving way to the Niner Insider , manned by Kevin Lynch, who's coverage of the team dates back to the glory years. He offers unvarnished opinions, fresh insights,...

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