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Archive for October, 2007

Improving Smith Would Have been 3rd QB Sunday

The news on 9′ers QB Alex Smith is that he is getting better, and is starting to look ahead at the shot at being back under center when the team takes on the New York Giants on October 21st.  Smith extended his range Monday to throw 25 yards, and stated that if can start throwing [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 09 2007

Offense Stalls Again in 9-7 Loss to Ravens

Matt Stover’s three field goals were all the offense Baltimore needed as the Ravens held off the San Francisco 49ers, 9-7, at Monster Park. Steve McNair went 29-of-43 passing for 214 yards while Willis McGahee ran 22 times for 88 yards for the Ravens, who improved to 3-and-2. It was the lowest points scored in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 08 2007

QB Smith targeting October 21 return

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith said that he’s more encouraged than ever that he should be able to return for the team’s regularly scheduled game against the New York Giants.  Smith, who is suffering from a Grade 3 shoulder separation, took a few throws before Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens and said his [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 08 2007

Andrews Says Smith Does Not Need Surgery

One of the top sports orthopedic surgeons in the country says 49ers quarterback Alex Smith will not need surgery on his separated shoulder.  According to ESPN, Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Alabama provided a second opinion confirming the original diagnosis that Smith had suffered a grade three shoulder separation.  An MRI taken Monday questioned the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 05 2007

OT Jennings out indefinitely

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan has disclosed that offensive tackle Jonas Jennings will be away from the team indefinitely in what is being described as “a private matter”.  Physically, Jennings is fine and he was at the 49ers’ training complex but didn’t practice, but Nolan would not disclose the reason for Jennings’ unavailability [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 04 2007

Gilmore Happy to be Back with San Fran

 
Just re-signed 49′ers wide out Bryan Gilmore has been penciled in as the number 3 receiver on the squad, and he couldn’t’t be more thrilled with the development.  “This is the place I want to be,” he said. “I did everything I could to make the team (in training camp). You have to move on. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 04 2007

QB Smith Won’t Need Surgery

According to ESPN, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith won’t need surgery to repair his separated shoulder. Smith was evaluated by Dr. James Andrews and an MRI confirmed that the 2005 number-one draft pick has a third-degree separation of his right shoulder. Initial MRI results showed Smith suffered torn “AC” and “CC” ligaments. Smith was [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 04 2007

2nd Opinion on Smith’s Shoulder Critical to the 9′ers Season

49′ers QB Alex Smith is hoping that his shoulder will allow him to get back to work quickly, and is going to get antoher opinion about the injury that shelved him last week and is promising to do the same this Sunday.  ESPN.com is reporting that Smith will consult with Dr.James Andrews after a first [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 03 2007

Smith more seriously injured than originally thought?

 The San Francisco 49ers have had enough bad news for one season, yet it appears it is bracing itself for some more.  According to a team source and as reported by Ed Werder of ESPN, starting quarterback Alex Smith is seeking out a second opinion from renowned orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews after MRI tests [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 03 2007

49ers waive WR Jacobs, re-sign Gilmore

In an attempt to reinvigorate an anemic offense, the San Francisco 49ers waived wide receiver Taylor Jacobs and re-signed WR Bryan Gilmore who will take over Jacobs’ #3 WR spot.  In training camp, Jacobs beat out Gilmore and in doing so surpassing fellow WR Ashley Lelie on the wide receiver depth chart.  But Jacobs underachieved [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 02 2007