Posts Tagged ‘justin smith’

49ers at Redskins Friday Injury Report

San Francisco Doubtful: DT Ray McDonald (hamstring) Questionable: FB Moran Norris (fibula) Probable: CB Tramaine Brock (hand), WR Michael Crabtree (foot), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), S Dashon Goldson (knee), CB Shawntae Spencer (toe) Washington Out: RB Tashard Choice (hamstring), WR Santana Moss (hand) Questionable: S Oshiomogho Atogwe (toe, knee), CB Phillip [...]

Justin Smith fined $15K for hit on Colt McCoy

Matt Maiocco of CSNBayarea.com reports 49ers defensive end Justin Smith was fined $15,000 for roughing Browns quarterback Colt McCoy on Sunday in the 49ers’ 20-10 victory, according to an NFL spokesman. Smith was fined for striking McCoy in the “head and neck area.” The hit also drew a 15-yard penalty in the fourth quarter.

Patrick Willis and Justin Smith Named to the NFC Pro Bowl Roster

Two 49ers were named to the NFC squad for the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, as LB Patrick Willis and defensive lineman Justin Smith were selected to the roster for the game that will be played in Hawaii. Willis becomes the first 49ers player to make a Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons [...]

Smith Thrown from the Game for Making Contact with Official

It’s already been a tough night for the Niners, as they trail the Chargers 17-0 at halftime. It’s also been a tough night for defensive tackle Justin Smith, who was tossed from the game for making contact with an official after a play. Smith was tossed early in the second quarter after a brief argument [...]

Niners to Scrap 3-4 Hybrid for More Traditional 3-4

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports that the Niners are scrapping the silly 3-4 hybrid D they ran in 08 and going with the traditional 3-4 in 2009: 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky scrapped the 49ers’ “hybrid 3-4” scheme in the second half of the season after Mike Nolan was fired as head coach and [...]

News and Notes Around the Niners for Thursday

Arnaz Battle hasn’t appeared at a non-voluntary mini-camp the past couple days and Niner Insider Kevin Lynch discuss Ashley Lelie’s experience with holding out, which he did at Broncos training camp a couple years ago. After answering a couple questions about the path his career has taken and the decisions he has made, Lelie had [...]

Smith Wants to Compete

In the San Jose Mercury News today, Alex Smith said he is looking forward to the quarterback competition between him and Shaun Hill. Smith mentions in the article that he and Hill “are really good friends.” He takes the diplomatic stance of acknowledging that both players will work hard and “let the chips fall where [...]

Saturday Niners Tidbits

According to Pro Football Weekly’s valuable “Whispers” column, the Niners are so desperate for wide receiver help, even after the Isaac Bruce signing, that they are considering bring back Antonio Bryant. However, the volatile receiver would have to prove to the Niners brass that he will be accountable for his actions and that he can [...]