San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James is putting his time to use during Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Vowing to become even better in year two, the former Oregon Duck has added explosiveness and weight to his arsenal. James told reporters: “I’m way more explosive. I always felt that I was long-fast. I didn’t really [...]
As fifth-year wideout Michael Crabtree continues to heal from his torn Achilles, the San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of searching for his replacement. While losing a top contributor like Crabtree is a devastating blow to the franchise, the 49ers have the depth to get by without him. Anquan Boldin and Vernon Davis are now [...]
Replacing Michael Crabtree will not be easy, as he was clearly the San Francisco 49ers’ best receiving option last year. Not only was he productive throughout the regular season, but he stepped up for his team in the playoffs. With Crabtree slated to miss a majority of the upcoming season, Vernon Davis must develop into [...]
According to league sources, San Francisco 49ers wideout Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles during organized team activities. He will reportedly undergo season-ending surgery as soon as possible. Last season, Crabtree enjoyed a career year notching, 1,105 receiving yards to go along with nine touchdowns. The injury comes at a very inopportune time as expectations [...]
Frank Gore’s hunger to be great has yet to be satisfied. Despite making four Pro Bowl rosters, running for 8,839 yards and 51 touchdowns, the ninth-year pro still carries a huge chip on his shoulder. Given his injury concerns coming out of college, combined with his physical style of play, the San Francisco 49ers all-time rushing touchdown [...]
When the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers square off in Week 2 at CenturyLink Field, Seattle will be without sack specialist Bruce Irvin. The second-year pro was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the league’s performance enhancing drug policy. This NFC West showdown is sure to be intense, [...]
Looking at the San Francisco 49ers defense, it’s hard to find much weakness. They arguably have the best front-seven in the league, and there is a nice blend of youth and veterans at the cornerback position. But if the 49ers want to remain an elite defense, their safeties will have a large say in which [...]
When it came to chasing down quarterbacks in 2012, the San Francisco 49ers literally featured a one-man pass rush. In just his second campaign, Aldon Smith wreaked havoc on opposing offenses with his strength and quickness. His dominance led him to 19.5 sacks on the year, which was roughly 51 percent of the team’s total [...]
Three years after sitting out of football, former head coach Eric Mangini is attempting to get back into the NFL ranks as a consultant for the San Francisco 49ers. According to CBS’ Jason La Canfora, he would “assist the offense with ideas on how to prepare for certain defenses, etc.” Despite his rocky tenure with [...]
Putting his athleticism on display, quarterback B.J. Daniels made noise and set records at South Florida. The San Francisco 49ers saw enough of him, that they used their 237th-overall pick on the dual-threat signal-caller. While it’s highly unlikely that he makes the 53-man roster as a backup quarterback, Daniels’ versatility gives him hope to contribute [...]
