Mike Singletary’s Monday follow
It came right at the end of Mike Singletary’s Monday news conference. It was small, but unmistakable. Mike Singletary smiled. Singletary also said it was good to see his players having a good time at...
View ArticleRaiders-49ers film review
–NaVorro Bowman gets beat too often in small spaces. Last week he over ran Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb, and on the Raiders first drive, he was juked by Michael Bush and Jason Campbell. As KNBR’s Ted...
View ArticlePost game: Packers
Two observations as the 49ers continue to sink in the west. First, Anthony Davis did a fine job on Clay Matthews. Secondly, Mike Singletary has changed. He’s no longer a firecracker on the sideline....
View ArticleSaints-49ers observations
Here are some observations about the 49ers’ opening game, 24-3 loss to New Orleans. –Vernon Davis motioned to Alex Smith to get the ball up after the first pass of the game was low; he was showing up...
View ArticleWhat the 49ers should do now to start winning again
It’s bad. The two blowouts, the 90 points surrendered, the questioning of strategy by an opposing player. With all that said, this is only the third game of the season. Much can happen, things can get...
View ArticleTiming is right to start Blaine Gabbert
The question was not whether quarterback Colin Kaepernick was going to get benched, but when. With the season clearly lost, the 49ers have to see what back up Blaine Gabbert can give them. The 49ers...
View ArticleCan the 49ers stave off blowing up?
Supposedly, a 49ers defender recently glared at the team’s sideline when the defense had forced a three-and-out and then bellowed, “See how it’s done offense!” As the 49ers glide into their bye week...
View ArticlePlayers view: Loss pinned on lack of execution and conservative play calling
Another loss for the 49ers, due to once again, to a series of bad mistakes. Here’s how the 49ers reacted to the 24-10 loss. The most compelling quotes came from wide receiver Torrey Smith; he...
View ArticleHow the NFL schedule-makers put the 49ers in a position to fail in Carolina
It’s nearly impossible to drawn significant conclusions from the 49ers’ 46-27 loss Sunday in Charlotte. Most significantly, NFL schedule makers put the 49ers in an untenable situation. Scheduling the...
View ArticleHow does the Alex Smith trade look now?
Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is perched at no. 81 on NFL network’s list of the top 100 NFL players. That may not seem all that high, but consider this: No 49er cracked the top 100 players this...
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