http://www.realfootball365.com San Francisco 49ers Football News, scores, analysis and discussion. NFL Football News. en-us info@realfootball365.com Copyright (C) 2005-2008 www.realfootball365.com http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14102 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14102 While linebacker Patrick Willis garners most of the headlines, the San Francisco 49ers have a handful of other options set to break out at the position. With Mike Singletary now in control, there’s a good chance the team’s linebacking corps will progress into one of the top units in the NFL. Willis’ accomplishments have been well documented with two Pro Bowl appearances in his first two seasons ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-07-03T04:00:08-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14082 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14082 The San Francisco 49ers invested the 10th overall pick in April's NFL draft on wideout Michael Crabtree, but Mike Singletary and company won’t rush him into action. The 49ers have several other young options at the position with more experience and Crabtree could be used primarily as a slot receiver during his rookie campaign. There are several positives regarding the use of Crabtree in the ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-06-26T04:10:32-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14061 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14061 The San Francisco 49ers currently have an abundance of wide receivers, but Josh Morgan is beginning to take the reins as their top target. Morgan has been tremendous during minicamp and organized team activities while his fellow wideouts have seen limited action. Barring a step back, Morgan should be a starter heading into the 2009 campaign. Morgan was mentioned as a possible breakout ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-06-19T04:00:18-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14036 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14036 The San Francisco 49ers have done a tremendous job locking up key core players (Joe Staley, for instance), but they still haven't signed linebacker Patrick Willis to a long-term contract extension. Willis has developed into one of the most productive defenders in the NFL and San Francisco is in the process of doing everything in its power to keep him in the Bay Area. In the discussion of elite ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-06-12T04:03:36-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14024 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14024 While Joe Staley will patrol the left tackle position for years to come, his impact is expected to reach each other aspects of the San Francisco 49ers. Staley’s presence will certainly make life easier for the 49ers on both sides of the ball and improve the players assembled around him. Although San Francisco deploys seasoned veterans such as right tackle Marvel Smith and center Eric Heitmann, ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-06-10T04:00:29-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14015 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14015 After struggling to find consistency at left tackle for years, the San Francisco 49ers have apparently found the answer. At the very least, that's what their six-year, $42 million extension with lineman Joe Staley indicates. The deal will keep the third-year tackle in the Bay Area through 2017. Staley, a first-round pick in the 2007 draft, has been a durable and reliable performer since his ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-06-05T03:59:59-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14001 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/14001 The San Francisco 49ers’ struggles under center have been well documented, but the team is hopeful that one of its current signal-callers will emerge as the starting quarterback in 2009. With a young group of wide receivers, whoever takes the reins will need ample time to develop chemistry through the air. Although organized team activities and training camp are generally thought of as a ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-06-03T04:01:47-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13991 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13991 Vernon Davis was thought to have all the tools to become a top-flight tight end when he entered the NFL in 2006. However, the former first-round pick has been slowed by injuries and has lacked awareness up to this point in his career. With the addition of new sixth-round pick Bear Pascoe, Davis may be challenged for playing time during the upcoming season. Davis looked to have turned the ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-05-29T04:01:19-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13983 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13983 While all eyes in San Francisco this summer will be on rookie wide receiver Michael Crabtree, the first-round pick will almost certainly need time to adjust to his new surroundings in the NFL. The 49ers, who have a logjam of receivers on the verge of breaking out, are hopeful at least one will emerge during the upcoming season. With a relatively young receiving corps, the 49ers have the luxury ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-05-27T04:01:32-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13973 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13973 San Francisco 49ers cornerback Walt Harris tore his ACL during a voluntary workout earlier this week, further limiting an already thin secondary. With Harris likely out for the season, San Francisco acted quickly by signing Dre Bly to fill the void left by the injured 13-year veteran. Although Bly was signed to start opposite of Nate Clements, either Tarell Brown or Shawntae Spencer will be ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-05-22T04:00:07-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13961 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13961 The San Francisco 49ers, in search of a new stadium for a while, could soon call Santa Clara, Calif., home. The 49ers currently reside in the unfriendly confines of Candlestick Park, a facility that’s severely outdated. Although the move wouldn’t happen until 2014, it would mark a changing of the guard for the Niners. The 49ers have been located in San Francisco since 1946, but they have been ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-05-20T04:01:41-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13950 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13950 Rumors have surfaced that Mike Holmgren is already plotting a return to football. While it’s uncertain if he desires to go back to coaching or move into a front office position, Holmgren could head to the 49ers in a similar capacity to that of Bill Parcells in Miami. Parcells turned around a struggling Dolphins team in the blink of an eye and Holmgren’s wealth of knowledge could help do the ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-05-15T04:02:16-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13937 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13937 With the quarterback position still uncertain, it becomes that much more important for the San Francisco 49ers’ running backs to protect the football in 2009. Starter Frank Gore has already experienced fumbling problems and two of the 49ers’ newcomers in the backfield displayed issues holding onto the ball in the collegiate ranks. While Gore has been a force to be reckoned with on the ground, ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-05-13T04:00:01-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13926 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13926 The San Francisco 49ers drew praise for an NFL draft haul that includes the likes of Michael Crabtree, Glen Coffee and Scott McKillop, but a handful of unselected prospects seem poised to make an impact. Former Ohio State offensive lineman Alex Boone was a highly touted high school recruit and ended up at one of the best college programs in the nation. Had Boone left early after his junior ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-05-08T04:00:37-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13914 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/niners/13914 While the San Francisco 49ers’ 2009 draft looks like a success on paper, their offseason activity might not be over just yet. Recent happenings have linked San Francisco to disgruntled Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, who has expressed his frustrations with his current situation and is looking for a long-term deal with a new team. Peppers is still a no-show at Panthers camp, ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) San Francisco 49ers 2009-05-05T04:02:22-05:00