Archive for May, 2011

NFL Tells Niners to Keep Quiet About Free Agents

The NFL has sent the 49ers a memo asking them to not discuss their free agents during the lockout according to Eric Branch of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. In a press conference after the draft, new coach Jim Harbaugh said, on a number of occasions, that he thought QB Alex Smith would re-sign with [...]

Crabtree Still a No-Show to 49′ers Workouts

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee is reporting that a source claims WR Michael Crabtree has yet to join the group of 49ers who have been regularly working out together since February despite him returning to the Bay Area last week. It’s still early, of course as most of the 49ers, including prominent members like [...]

Rosenhaus Says Gore is “Fully Recovered and 100 Percent”

Running back Frank Gore fracture his right hip in a Week 12 win over the Cardinals last season. It was a season ending injury for Gore. He has missed a total of seven games over the last two years due to injuries. Gore’s agent Drew Rosenhaus tweeted the following last night: “I watched Frank Gore [...]

Poll: Based on Right Now; Who Wins the NFC West in 2011?

Based on Right Now; Who Wins the NFC West in 2011?customer surveys

49′ers to Honor Joe “The Jet” Perry in 2011

The 49ers will honor Hall of Fame running back Joe Perry this coming season. The club announced it will have a football-shaped decal with Perry’s No. 34 on helmets during the 2011 season. Coaches and staff will wear lapel pins with the same design. Perry, known as “The Jet,” died in April at age 84. [...]

Niners Not Slated to Have any Practices Right Now

The Sacramento Bee reports that as of now, the Niners are not slated to have any team practices like other teams the Rams, Raiders and Skins. The 49ers players say that they plan to hold more extensive practices sessions like the Rams, Raiders and Redskins are having as the offseason goes on but there is [...]

Clements Says He Plans On Returning To the Niners

The San Jose Mercury News reports that CB Nate Clements says he wants to be back in the Bay 2011. Like quarterback Alex Smith, cornerback Nate Clements is acting as if he will be back with the 49ers despite an unresolved contract situation. During a break in workouts with a handful of 49ers teammates Monday, [...]

Crabtree Planning To Work Out With QB Alex Smith

The Sacramento Bee reports that 49ers WR Michael Crabtree has returned to the Bay Area, and he plans to start working out with QB Alex Smith, the receiver had been working out in his hometown, Dallas, until recently.The fact that Smith, the presumed starting quarterback, and Crabtree, the presumed No. 1 wideout, are throwing together [...]