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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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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 [...]
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Last Updated: Sunday, 07-06-08 12:59 pm PDT
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...
49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers Kick Off on MNF - (09/09)
49ers Paradise is ready to rock for the 2007-2008 season. Complete preview of the 49ers roster, and a look at how they stack up against their first opponent the Arizona Cardinals.
Do the 49ers have enough to reach the playoffs? - (09/06)
The San Francisco 49ers kickoff the regular season Monday night at Monster Park, so The Chronicle's Niners beat writer John Crumpacker podcasts about whether the team has enough to reach...
Players expect to win as third year of Nolan regime begins - (08/10)
When Mike Nolan took over the 49ers three years ago, the players could only hope to win . Now, with Nolan heading into his third exhibition season as head coach, the 49ers camp is filled with...
One word to describe 49er head coach Bill Walsh? - (07/31)
UPDATE: More words for Bill Walsh:
( Download Audio 1.84 MB )
UPDATE: We'd like to thank everyone who called, and we're pleased to present some of your responses. Here's just a...
49ers Paradise Podcast - Gearing Up For Training Camp - (07/15)
49ers Paradise brings you the latest happenings about the 49ers. The beginning of training camp previews, focussing on the WR position. Additionally news about Larry Allen, and the supplemental draft addition of Mark Washington
>>More San Francisco 49ers podcasts...
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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...
More San Francisco 49ers news...
49ers Football Columns
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Our apologies. We recently relaunched our MercuryNews.com web site, and all our old RSS feeds no longer work. Please update your feedreader by subscribing to our new RSS feeds. For a list of all the new Mercury News RSS feeds,
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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 [...]
More San Francisco 49ers blogs...
Latest San Francisco 49ers Podcasts:
Last Updated: Sunday, 07-06-08 12:59 pm PDT
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...
49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers Kick Off on MNF - (09/09)
49ers Paradise is ready to rock for the 2007-2008 season. Complete preview of the 49ers roster, and a look at how they stack up against their first opponent the Arizona Cardinals.
Do the 49ers have enough to reach the playoffs? - (09/06)
The San Francisco 49ers kickoff the regular season Monday night at Monster Park, so The Chronicle's Niners beat writer John Crumpacker podcasts about whether the team has enough to reach...
Players expect to win as third year of Nolan regime begins - (08/10)
When Mike Nolan took over the 49ers three years ago, the players could only hope to win . Now, with Nolan heading into his third exhibition season as head coach, the 49ers camp is filled with...
One word to describe 49er head coach Bill Walsh? - (07/31)
UPDATE: More words for Bill Walsh:
( Download Audio 1.84 MB )
UPDATE: We'd like to thank everyone who called, and we're pleased to present some of your responses. Here's just a...
49ers Paradise Podcast - Gearing Up For Training Camp - (07/15)
49ers Paradise brings you the latest happenings about the 49ers. The beginning of training camp previews, focussing on the WR position. Additionally news about Larry Allen, and the supplemental draft addition of Mark Washington
>>More San Francisco 49ers podcasts...
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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...
More San Francisco 49ers news...
49ers Football Columns
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Our apologies. We recently relaunched our MercuryNews.com web site, and all our old RSS feeds no longer work. Please update your feedreader by subscribing to our new RSS feeds. For a list of all the new Mercury News RSS feeds,
please visit our <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/">RSS feeds page.</a> Thanks for reading.
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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 [...]
More San Francisco 49ers blogs...
Latest San Francisco 49ers Podcasts:
Last Updated: Sunday, 07-06-08 12:59 pm PDT
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...
More San Francisco 49ers news...
49ers Football Columns
This MercuryNews.com feed has moved. - (03/01)
Our apologies. We recently relaunched our MercuryNews.com web site, and all our old RSS feeds no longer work. Please update your feedreader by subscribing to our new RSS feeds. For a list of all the new Mercury News RSS feeds,
please visit our <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/">RSS feeds page.</a> Thanks for reading.
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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 [...]
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More San Francisco 49ers news...
49ers Football Columns
This MercuryNews.com feed has moved. - (03/01)
Our apologies. We recently relaunched our MercuryNews.com web site, and all our old RSS feeds no longer work. Please update your feedreader by subscribing to our new RSS feeds. For a list of all the new Mercury News RSS feeds, please visit our <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/">RSS feeds page.</a> Thanks for reading.
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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 [...]
More San Francisco 49ers blogs...
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...
49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers Kick Off on MNF - (09/09)
49ers Paradise is ready to rock for the 2007-2008 season. Complete preview of the 49ers roster, and a look at how they stack up against their first opponent the Arizona Cardinals.
Do the 49ers have enough to reach the playoffs? - (09/06)
The San Francisco 49ers kickoff the regular season Monday night at Monster Park, so The Chronicle's Niners beat writer John Crumpacker podcasts about whether the team has enough to reach...
Players expect to win as third year of Nolan regime begins - (08/10)
When Mike Nolan took over the 49ers three years ago, the players could only hope to win . Now, with Nolan heading into his third exhibition season as head coach, the 49ers camp is filled with...
One word to describe 49er head coach Bill Walsh? - (07/31)
UPDATE: More words for Bill Walsh: ( Download Audio 1.84 MB ) UPDATE: We'd like to thank everyone who called, and we're pleased to present some of your responses. Here's just a...
49ers Paradise Podcast - Gearing Up For Training Camp - (07/15)
49ers Paradise brings you the latest happenings about the 49ers. The beginning of training camp previews, focussing on the WR position. Additionally news about Larry Allen, and the supplemental draft addition of Mark Washington
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