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Staley Making it Back After Missing First Five Days of Camp

Joe Staley is trying to make up for lost time after missing the first five days of training camp. Staley was out with cellulites, an infection
The second-year left tackle, who played on the right side last season, has really become a key component of this 49ers squad. Remember, the 49ers gave up their 2008 first-round [...]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Aug 04 2008

49′ers News and Notes and Features

Two pretty lengthy interviews here, one of Mike Nolan, the other of Mike Martz. Both are courtesy of the 49ers official web site.
The interviewer really pounds Nolan initially with J.T. O’Sullivan questions. Excuse me if I’m not excited at the prospect of Sullivan, he of the career 13-for-26, 148 yards, one touchdown, two interception stat [...]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Aug 02 2008

Willis Set to Take Over Leadership Role

The 49ers are looking for a leader with the retirement of Bryant Young and Mike Nolan has already placed that responsibility on Patrick Willis. Nolan says Willis has taken the role naturally, and, really, it’s hard to argue. Who else would take that role?
Isaac Bruce, a 15-year veteran, is a candidate, but he just joined [...]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Jul 27 2008

49ers To Have Joint Practices with Raiders

For the first time in several years, the 49′ers and Oakland Raiders will hold joint-practices. Both teams announced yesterday that a morning and evening practice session will be staged on Sunday, August 4th at the Raiders’ training facility in Napa. Both sessions will be closed to the public. The teams will hook up again on Friday, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2008

49′ers Sign First-Round Draft Pick

With the first day of training camp practices beginning today, the 49ers will have their top draft pick in uniform– defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer. The “San Francisco Chronicle” reports both sides were able to reach an agreement on a contract late Wednesday night and Balmer flew from Los Angeles to the Bay Area in time for [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2008

Fourth-Round Pick OL Wallace Signs Deal

With the opening of training camp today, the 49ers signed another one of their recent draft picks  –  offensive lineman Cody Wallace.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.  The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Wallace was taken in the fourth-round of last April’s draft out of Texas A&M.  According to the 49ers’ web-site, Wallace served as the Aggies’ [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 24 2008

49′ers Gab Looking for Writers for the 2008 Season!

The Niners are looking to take the next step in 2008, and here at 49′ersGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008.  The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Niners fans that want to be a part.  How much [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 24 2008

Niners News and Notes With Camp Almost Here

And training camp looms! It’s time to step up my game as the 49ers open camp this Thursday at 49ers headquarters in Santa Clara.
Here’s what’s been going on around the Internets:
The Sacramento Bee leads off its preview by profiling the biggest 49ers issue of the offseason: The Martz effect. Martz helped the Lions become a [...]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Jul 23 2008

Allen Set to Come Back to the Niners?

If you read between the lines, it appears retired 49′ers guard Larry Allen is coming back for his 15th NFL season.  When asked on the team’s web-site if he had heard from Allen, head coach Mike Nolan said “I have not.  He did call George Warhop (49ers offensive line coach) a week or two ago just [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 22 2008

Niners Agree to Terms with 2nd Round Pick Rachal

The 49′ers have signed second-round draft pick Chico Rachal according to ProFootballTalk.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rachal, a guard from USC, comes in at about 6-foot-5, and 315 pounds. He has been working at tackle during the offseason with the Niners. His story is that he is coming into the league early [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 16 2008