49ers Article Archive

    Between October 21, 2009 and November 21, 2009
  1. 49ers Smith Can Still Prove He Was the Right Choice Over Rodgers

    Suppose some stranger comes up to you on the street and asks you, the devoted 49ers fan in your throwback Joe Montana jersey, who's better: Aaron Rodgers or Alex Smith? Almost reflexively you answer Rodgers...

    Michael Erler Written by Michael Erler about about 10 hours ago 140 reads 10 comments

  2. A Win in Green Bay: How the 49ers Can Beat the Packers

    After the San Francisco 49ers broke their four game losing streak by narrowly beating the Chicago Bears last week, the team had a couple days to relish in the victory...

    Andy Bensch Written by Andy Bensch about 4 days ago 1,783 reads 22 comments

  3. Five things we learned about the 49ers during their week 10 win against the Bears.

    The 49ers were able to bring their record to 4-5 Thursday night by beating the Bears 10-6. The game included five interceptions by Jay Cutler three of which arguably weren't his fault and the ...

    Jesse Robichaud Written by Jesse Robichaud about 4 days ago 108 reads 1 comments

  4. Mike Singletary's Dilemma is Playoff Defense, Pop Warner Offense

    I love Mike Singletary. I have been a fan of his since he destroyed opposing offenses when he roamed the field for the Monsters of the Midway...

    Gary Mialocq Written by Gary Mialocq about 6 days ago 611 reads 7 comments

  5. Incompetent Playcalling by Jimmy Raye is Killing the 49ers Offense

    As the season progresses the one thing that remains clear is that Jimmy Raye as a play caller and an offensive coordinator does not mix...

    Steven Resnick Written by Steven Resnick about 7 days ago 1,675 reads 6 comments

  6. 49ers-Bears: Jay Cutler Saves the San Francisco 49ers' Season, for a Week

    The 49ers won 10-6 over the Bears last night in a game so ugly it should've been played in Afghanistan. No matter how many times coach Mike Singletary, offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye and fullback ...

    Michael Erler Written by Michael Erler about 7 days ago 578 reads 2 comments

  7. 49'ers Offense: Lack Of Identity

     Nine games into the season the San Francisco 49'ers are still a work in progress. Early in the season with Shaun Hill at the helm the Niners started 3-1 playing a conservative, ball control offense...

    Louis Weiner Written by Louis Weiner about 7 days ago 38 reads 1 comments

  8. Thursday Night Football Results: 49ers Beat Bears 10-6

    In NFL Week 10, Thursday Night Football Game 49ers vs. Bears (Watch 49ers vs. Bears highlights) went off superbly. The 49ers beat Bears 10-6, end 4-game skid. The 49ers snap their 4-game losing streak as they handle the Bears 10-6 at Candlestick Park...

    Lorraine Perla Written by Lorraine Perla about 8 days ago 166 reads 0 comments

  9. Bears and The 49ers First Thursday Night Football Of 2009

    The first Thursday night football of 2009! It is 49ers and the bears. Okay the bears start with the ball.  The bears go for a feild already wow theirs still 13 mins on the clock of the first quarter...

    royal amazing Written by royal amazing about 8 days ago 61 reads 1 comments

  10. San Francisco 49ers Need Less Tell Me, More Show Me

    Those of you who follow the 49ers with the fervor one usually reserves for teams that are, uh, you know, good, probably watched, or at least heard about, 49ers coach Mike Singletary's lengthy exchange last Monday with a local reporter...

    Michael Erler Written by Michael Erler about 8 days ago 356 reads 2 comments

  11. Is Crabtree the Problem in San Francisco?

    When hall-of-fame linebacker Mike Singletary took the head-coaching job of the San Francisco 49ers last year, he made one thing clear: he was looking for winners. “I want winners. I want people that want to win,” Singletary said...

    Marquette Martin Written by Marquette Martin about 8 days ago 1,089 reads 11 comments

  12. Bears-49ers Preview: Defenseless Victims

    Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. The NFL Network’s first game this season features two teams quickly becoming afterthoughts in the playoff conversation. The Bears are 4-4 after a 41-21 home loss to the Cardinals, while the 49ers are 3-5...

    Jeffrey Boswell Written by Jeffrey Boswell about 8 days ago 232 reads 0 comments

  13. San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears Odds: November 12th 2009

    Here is a rundown of tonight’s Thursday night football odds between the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears from ATS Consultants for November 12th 2009...

    touthouse handicappers Written by touthouse handicappers about 8 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  14. Bye Week Plug-and-Plays for Week 10

    The starting roster scramble is about to begin in earnest for fantasy football owners. With more teams observing bye weeks of the 2009 NFL regular season this weekend, fantasy owners will spend ...

    Michael McNeil Written by Michael McNeil about 9 days ago 243 reads 0 comments

  15. Will the Real San Francisco 49ers Please Stand Up?

    The San Francisco 49ers came into the 2009 season as a run-first, run-second, pass-if-necessary type of football team. Why did they start the season that way? Because their best player wears a jersey with No...

    Andy Bensch Written by Andy Bensch about 9 days ago 423 reads 2 comments

  16. 49ers, Stop Telling Me and Just Show Me the Win!

    "Don't Tell Me, Show Me" All season long, the 49ers have used that slogan to tell the fans to believe once again. The catchphrase from Mike Singletary is plastered all over the Bay Area...

    Samuel  Lam Written by Samuel Lam about 9 days ago 189 reads 7 comments

  17. 49ers Aren't Dead Yet: Three Things to Build from and Five Things to Improve

    When the season began, the San Francisco 49ers started off hot, compiling an early 3-1 record and starting some early talk not just about the playoffs, but of an NFC West division title...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 10 days ago 359 reads 1 comments

  18. San Francisco 49ers: The Season in the Stone

    The 49ers had to deal with a very tough loss last Sunday versus the Titans. This was a tough loss for many reasons, but I think what is most important, is what was lurking just beneath the surface of this last tidal wave...

    Brian O'Flaherty Written by Brian O'Flaherty about 10 days ago 217 reads 3 comments

  19. Alex Smith: Wrong QB For a Winning Vision

    After watching the game Sunday against the Titans it was apparent to me I was watching the tale of two teams wrapped up in one...

    Jon Brent Written by Jon Brent about 10 days ago 181 reads 6 comments

  20. Is Nate Davis the San Francisco 49ers' QB of the Future?

    In August, I wrote an article entitled "Nate Davis, The Next Great 49er Quarterback" which was met with the usual Mike Nolan philosophy from Niner fans: "You can't play a rookie...

    Gary Mialocq Written by Gary Mialocq about 10 days ago 1,214 reads 15 comments

  21. This One Is on the San Francisco 49er Players

    For seven games we in the local media have had a lot of fun—and a lot of easy columns—at Jimmy Raye's expense. We've ridiculed the 49ers ancient offensive coordinator for his conservative ...

    Michael Erler Written by Michael Erler about 11 days ago 320 reads 0 comments

  22. Quick Take: 49ers Performances in Ugly Loss to Tennessee Titans

    Apologies in advance to the editors who have to clean this up.  I'm VERY short on time so I'm just brain dumping this stuff because I feel like I have to get it out on the table for discussion...

    Tre Faaborg Written by Tre Faaborg about 11 days ago 266 reads 1 comments

  23. The Alex Smith Solution.

    Former overall number one pick for the 49ers Alex Smith has had a very rocky career so far, but I don't think it's on him. Smith came out of the University of Utah after leading them to an undefeated season under Urban Meyer...

    Jesse Robichaud Written by Jesse Robichaud about 11 days ago 133 reads 1 comments

  24. Mike Singletary Needs To Really Take a Closer Look in the Mirror

    It's time for San Francisco 49er fans to start calling out coach Mike Singletary. It's obvious the systems in place right now are not exactly working very well for the team, and it starts with three of the coordinators...

    Steven Resnick Written by Steven Resnick about 12 days ago 496 reads 11 comments

  25. Smith vs. Young: Redemption Bowl Or Joint Fact-Finding Mission?

    Lest you think the man impervious to hyperbole or of such resolute moral character he would never deign to fib, 49ers coach Mike Singletary opened his Wednesday press conference by claiming Sunday's ...

    Michael Erler Written by Michael Erler about 13 days ago 503 reads 0 comments

 


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