Archive for October, 2007

League Fines Nedney $7,500 for Obscene Gesture at Fans

49′ers kicker Joe Nedney was fined $7,500 by the NFL today for his flipping of the bird at fans during Sunday’s game at Monster Park.  The kicker had said sorry after the incident post game of the 31-10 loss to the Saints, and said again today that frustration got the better of him.  “It was [...]

Smith Says Despite Score; He Wanted to Keep Playing

  The 49′ers offense didn’t make very many strides on Sunday in their 31-10 loss to the Saints at home, but they did get quarterback Alex Smith back, and despite the loss and the beating he took, he said Monday he wanted to be out there for his team.  “I would not have been happy,” [...]

Nedney Says “Sorry” for Middle Finger Gesture

As if getting beat up 31-10 at home was not enough, the 49′ers today are likely going to have to feel the backlash of what kicker Joe Nedney did Sunday after kicking off out of bounds.  Nedney was booed on the play, and as he left the field he rubbed the back of his head [...]

Saints Slam Niners 31-10 at Monster Park

Drew Brees went 31-of-39 passing for 336 yards and four touchdowns, three of them to Marques Colston, as the New Orleans Saints pounded the 49ers, 31-10, at Monster Park. David Patten added five receptions for 109 yards for the Saints, who have won three straight games to improve to 3-and-4 on the season. New Orleans gained [...]

Smith to Return to QB Spot for 49′ers Sunday

The 49′ers have their signal caller back this week, as Alex Smith will be back under center for the teams matchup with the Saints.  Smith has been out since September 30th with a separated shoulder.  He went though his second day of practice on Thursday, and reported no issues.  Smith hurt his shoulder on the [...]

49′ers Re-Sign Linebacker

The 49′ers re-signed linebacker Hannibal Navies and waived fullback Zak Keasey yesterday. Navies signed with San Francisco last season after linebacker Manny Lawson’s season was cut short by a foot injury. During his time with the 49ers, Navies registered nine tackles, one sack and a force fumble. Keasey, who was promoted from the practice squad on [...]

49′ers No Match for Giants in 33-15 Loss

The bye week that was supposed to be the turnaround for the 49′ers was anything but if you go by Sunday’s results, as the team was slammed by the Giants defense 33-15 at the Meadowlands. The win was the fifth straight for New York, as they spent the delightful October Sunday pounding the Trent Dilfer [...]

Niners Look to Halt Losing Streak at NY Sunday

The 49′ers will look to turn things around when they head to the Meadowlands for a matchup with the Giants.  San Francisco is coming off its bye week and after winning the first two games of the season, the 49ers have been outscored 69-26 in three straight losses to the Steelers, Seahawks and Ravens.  Quarterback [...]