February 28th, 2011 
DJ 
Posted in Hello, Niners fans. It’s been quite some time since my last post and it’s good to be back. A host of events kept me extremely busy the last few weeks, yet I am still alive. So, you should expect to get a healthy dose of me regarding your Niners in the weeks and months ahead. [...]
Archive for February, 2011
Could Clinton Portis Wind Up in San Fran in 2011?
All indications are the Redskins are going to dump veteran running back Clinton Portis, meaning that he will be free to go to any team he chooses. There’s going to be plenty of interest out there for Portis, this despite him only playing in five games and rushing for 227 yards and two scores a [...]
Tags: 49ers One of Six Teams to Meet with QB Cam Newton
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that five teams have interviewed Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton this week. The Dallas Cowboys were known to have met with Newton, but that list has expanded to include the Dolphins, 49ers, Seahawks, and Titans. Peter King of Sports Illustrated adds the Panthers to that list, as well. More teams are [...]
49ers Not Pursuing Contract Extensions Before CBA Expires
The 49ers are not seriously pursuing contract extensions before the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement expires March 3, a prominent agent told Comcast SportsNet on Saturday. The 49ers have 15 players who are unsigned for next season, including quarterback Alex Smith. Coach Jim Harbaugh said this week the 49ers were in ongoing discussions with Smith’s agent, [...]
Palmer and the Niners Continue to Appear Like a Match
The buzz about Carson Palmer seems to have him landing in San Fran. Ever since word came out that Palmer wanted to be moved, the 49ers have been the one team on the list that seems like a fit. Today on Cincinnati.com they report again that the Niners and Palmer are a match made in [...]
2011 49ers Gab NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – OT Anthony Costanzo
By Abe Munch Anthony Costanzo, LT, Boston College, 6’7 295 Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Costanzo is a high effort player who consistently shows good overall technique. Has sound fundamentals, well coached, and uses technique to gain leverage on opponents in the run game. Works to get inside hand placement and plays with consistent knee bend, [...]
New Sideline Concussion Evaluation to be Adopted by NFL
In a release on Wednesday, the NFL says it will use a new sideline test to determine concussions next season according to the Associated Press. The details will be announced in Indianapolis on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine. The new test will include a checklist of symptoms, a limited neurological evaluation and a balance [...]
Looking at a Piece on the Needs of the 49ers in the NFL Draft
Russ Loede at NFLGridironGab.com wrote a piece on Monday about the needs of teams that didn’t make the postseason in 2010, and their needs in the upcoming April Draft. Here’s what he had to say about the 49ers and their needs. San Francisco 49ers, 7th Overall Pick – Need: WR. Answer: Julio Jones, Alabama. With [...]
