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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'...

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    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 [...]

    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. [...]

    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.

    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 [...]

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    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.

    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!

    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...

    Hill climbing depth chart; Willis and Lee to Pro Bowl - (12/18)

    Shaun Hill was an unknown quantity before Saturday's 49ers win over Cincinnati. But as The Chronicle's John Crumpacker and Glenn Schwarz report in their weekly podcast, the third-string...

    Soap opera week at Niners headquarters - (12/14)

    NFL columnist Nancy Gay and Sporting Green Editor Glenn Schwarz wrap up a crazy soap-opera week for the San Francisco 49ers . The turmoil started with Alex Smith unloading on head...

    49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers feud between Smith and Nolan reaches boiling point - (12/14)

    The 49ers had quite a week. Head Coach Mike Nolan and Quarterback Alex Smith finally peeked in their feud against one another. The team also hired a new COO who will have no say in football operations. An ownership transition was rumored. And yes... the team apparently was preparing to face the Bengals.

    A showdown of top rookies at The 'Stick - (12/05)

    One treat for fans attending Sunday's game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings is the match up between the NFL's two top rookies , beat writer John Crumpacker and...

    Niners win with will, wonder, wild plays and Willis - (11/28)

    The San Francisco 49ers finally broke an eight-game losing streak in a wild overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals , and the Chronicle's John Crumpacker explains how that happened. ...

    49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers sign Tollner, can Nolan win back locker room? - (11/22)

    Head coach Mike Nolan is wrestling with try to restore an offense that has been off-track all season. As such the team has signed offensive assistant Ted Tollner who formerly coached quarterbacks and was the offensive coordinator for the club. Team problems run far deeper though, and there are questions as to whether Nolan has lost the locker room. Speculation towards next season has already begun, and there are hints that Nolan will be stripped of power.

    Niners bring Tollner back to revive offense; more shakeups coming? - (11/21)

    The league's worst offense goes up against the NFL's ninth best defense Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Arizona Cardinals . Beat writer John Crumpacker and deputy sports...

    Smith says he's hurting; Niners offense on pace to be worst in team history - (11/14)

    The San Francisco 49ers offense, already on pace to score the fewest points in a season in franchise history, now have a minor quarterback controversy involving Alex Smith , The...

    Mid-season report - Watching Niners a "numbing'' experience - (11/07)

    The San Francisco 49ers first-half skid, capped by a "lousy" game against Atlanta , has been "numbing'' to watch, The Chronicle's John Crumpacker says in his weekly podcast. John...

    Falcons next for Niners in battle of end zone-challenged teams - (10/31)

    The San Francisco 49ers are coming off their most disappointing game of the season as the defense made Saints QB Drew Brees look like Tom Brady, beat writer John Crumpacker says in his...

    Niners' offense hopes to continue flow against N.O. - (10/24)

    The N.Y. Giants handed the 49ers their fourth straight loss Sunday, but The Chronicle's John Crumpacker podcasts that at least San Francisco's offense finally developed "a flow'' during...

    Niners "discover'' offense too careful - (10/17)

    Surprise, surprise, the San Francisco 49ers "discovered'' during the bye week that the offense was being too careful , too tentative . The Chronicle's Niners beat writer John Crumpacker...

    Niners feeling the heat over cold offense - (10/10)

    Going back to the days of Y.A. Tittle , John Brodie and Joe Montana , the San Francisco 49ers have a long history of exciting offenses, which is one reason why Head Coach Mike Nolan is...

    49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers look to bounce back after loss of Smith - (10/06)

    The 49ers look to bouance back after one of their worst games of the Nolan era. In an ironic twist Trent Dilfer will have an opportunity to face his former team on the field due to an Alex Smith injury at quaretrback.

    Niners go from winning ugly to losing ugly - (10/03)

    The San Francisco 49ers have gone from winning games in an ugly fashion to losing ugly last Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, which may mean "reality'' has set in, The Chronicle's John...

    49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers lose to Steelers look to defeat NFC West rival Seahawks - (09/30)

    49ers Paradise is featured in USA Today. The 49ers look to build on a competitive loss to the Steelers in faving NFC Division rivals Seattle Seahawks. Could this weeks match determine the NFC West championship as early as week 4?

    SF offense still trying to find itself - (09/26)

    The San Francisco 49ers stood tall against the powerful Pittsburgh Steelers , but still lost their first game of the season. As the 2-1 Niners prepare for the division rival Seattle...

    Steelers will be biggest test of the season for young 49ers - (09/19)

    The San Francisco 49ers beat the Rams to go 2-0 to start the season, yet there are question marks because they haven't seemed impressive. But beat writer John Crumpacker says in this...

    49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers 2-0 first time since 1998 - (09/19)

    The 49ers have started the season 2-0 for the first time since 1998, but the team has been winning ugly. Despite sitting onop of the NFC West, 49ers fans want more as the team prepares to take on the Steelers.

    Offense shined with late TD, but defense was the real star - (09/12)

    The San Francisco 49ers offense made headlines with a last-minute, 86-yard touchdown drive to beat Arizona in the season opener. But as 49ers beat writer The Chronicle's John Crumpacker...

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