1. Are the 49ers Better Than Last Year?

    In an offseason where the San Francisco 49ers were praised for savvy free-agent moves and an impressive draft class, they appeared to show improvement—at least on the surface...

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  2. Harbaugh Speaks with Ladouceur, Mangini About Consultant Roles

    Coach Jim Harbaugh has reached out to several individuals, including former De La Salle High coach Bob Ladouceur, about filling consultant roles on his staff.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 1 day ago 1,980 reads 0 comments

  3. A.J. Jenkins Muscled Up This Offseason

    The skinny on A.J. Jenkins: The former first-round wide receiver isn't as skinny anymore. That, of course, was the one concern general manager Trent Baalke raised on draft day last year...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 1 day ago 726 reads 1 comments

  4. San Francisco 49ers Roster Breakdown Proves Long-Term Success

    Great organizations find a way to mesh proven veteran talent with hungry young talent. It's the only way to build a consistent contender year in, year out in the National Football League...

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  5. 49ers QB Breakdown: Complete Position Evaluation and Depth Chart Analysis

    Breaking down the 49ers ’ quarterback depth chart in recent years was an evaluative process laden with complete misery...

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  6. Will the Secondary Be the San Francisco 49ers' Achilles' Heel in 2013?

    We know the San Francisco 49ers can run it, throw it and defend the run. It's their ability to defend the pass that could be the difference between glory and disappointment in 2013...

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  7. His Shadow: Lattimore Inspired After First Meeting with Gore

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  8. Bykowski Gets Mentored by Staley

    Like many offensive line prospects selected in the 2013 NFL Draft, Carter Bykowski was converted from tight end to offensive tackle...

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  9. San Francisco 49ers: What Does the Future Hold for Michael Crabtree?

    From the first day he was fitted by the equipment manager for a San Francisco 49ers uniform, the onus had always been on Michael Crabtree to one day emerge as an elite NFL receiver...

    Dylan DeSimone Written by Dylan DeSimone about 2 days ago 10,376 reads 55 comments

  10. 49ers Offensive Line Dominant, Not Set

    The 49ers have Pro Bowl players on the left side of their offensive line. They extended their right tackle with a lucrative contract. And their right guard made an ultra-successful transition from offensive tackle...

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  11. Will There Ever Be Room for A.J. Jenkins in San Francisco?

    When Jim Harbaugh and Trent Baalke took over in San Francisco, the organization was in desperate need of big-play ability at the wide receiver position...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 days ago 19,184 reads 99 comments

  12. Colin Kaepernick vs. Russell Wilson: Which QB Is the Best in the West?

    The NFC West, once considered a joke among the NFC, is now the new 'black and blue' division. Scratch that, this could be even bigger than the old classic 'black and blue' division that once dominated the headlines...

    Phil G Written by Phil G about 3 days ago 16,108 reads 315 comments

  13. Eric Mangini's Potential New Position with 49ers Would Be a Win-Win Situation

    The San Francisco 49ers are in discussion to bring former NFL head coach Eric Mangini on board. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported the news on Wednesday morning...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 3 days ago 13,341 reads 24 comments

  14. Silicon Valley Heavyweights Pledge Millions to Bay Area Super Bowl Bid

    SAN FRANCISCO -- An "all-star roster" of Bay Area companies has pledged about $30 million toward bringing the 50th Super Bowl to the 49ers ' new Santa Clara stadium, topping an initial fund-raising goal by $5 million...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 3 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  15. Steady as He Goes: At 30, Gore Model of Consistency

    Like all of us, Frank Gore is getting older. Unlike some of us, Gore isn't declining with age. In fact, in recent years, Gore … hasn't changed at all.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 3 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  16. Patrick Willis Stars in Funny New Shoe Commercial

    “I love these shoes,” 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis professed while on set in Los Angeles to shoot an advertisement for ASICS workout shoes. Willis' newest job as a pitchman seemed to be going well...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 3 days ago 12 reads 0 comments

  17. Mangini Could Land with 49ers as Consultant

    Former Jets and Browns coach Eric Mangini, out of the NFL since the conclusion of the 2010 season, could be getting back in. Mangini is in talks with the 49ers about joining the team as a consultant, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 4 days ago 1,910 reads 0 comments

  18. San Francisco 49ers: Breaking Down the Depth at Wide Receiver

    As the 2012 season came to a close, wide receiver became a bigger and bigger need for the San Francisco 49ers . Michael Crabtree stepped up for the 49ers, but San Francisco didn't have a lot of depth at wide receiver...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 4 days ago 6,234 reads 35 comments

  19. San Francisco 49ers: 7 Players Feeling the Most Pressure Heading into Camp

    A few things to note about pressure: It is prominent in pro sports, it comes in many forms, people react to it in a variety of ways and it can define a career...

    Dylan DeSimone Written by Dylan DeSimone about 4 days ago 13,068 reads 44 comments

  20. 49ers Sign FB Jason Schepler

    The San Francisco 49ers have signed fullback Jason Schepler to a three-year deal. Schepler (6-2, 274) played in 49 games (26 starts) for Northern Illinois, catching 14 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns in his career...

    Michael Pedicano Written by Michael Pedicano about 4 days ago 8,894 reads 1 comments

  21. Joe Montana's Son Draws a Crowd at 49ers' Rookie Minicamp

    When you have the last name of Montana and play quarterback, naturally the comparisons happen. For 23-year-old Nate Montana, the son of Hall of Famer Joe Montana, he's heard everything about his dad being a legend in the NFL ...

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  22. Exposure No Problem for Colin Kaepernick

    Colin Kaepernick has gone from backup quarterback to Super Bowl starter, First Lady visitor and Jaguar endorser in a matter of months. His schedule has also grown to include a photo shoot for ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 5 days ago 1,498 reads 1 comments

  23. Rookies Follow Davis' Lead

    After football school practice concluded on Monday, Vernon Davis remained on the practice fields for conditioning. Then he headed into the locker room, changed out of his cleats and into a pair of sneakers and went to the weight room to lift...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 5 days ago 1,769 reads 1 comments

  24. San Francisco 49ers: 5 Players Poised for a Breakout Campaign in 2013

    The San Francisco 49ers came within five yards of winning the Super Bowl last season. There have been several changes to the 49ers' roster as they attempt to take the final step to bringing a world championship back to San Francisco...

    Dan Mori Written by Dan Mori about 5 days ago 20,387 reads 150 comments

  25. Rookies Follow Davis' Lead

    After football school practice concluded on Monday, Vernon Davis remained on the practice fields for conditioning. Then he headed into the locker room, changed out of his cleats and into a pair of sneakers and went to the weight room to lift...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 5 days ago 1,170 reads 0 comments