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Location: San Francisco, Calif. | Stadium: Candlestick Park (69,732) | Owner/President: Jed York | GM: Scot McCloughan
Coach: Mike Singletary | Super Bowls: 5
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49ers report: Inside slant
 

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Inside slant · Notes, quotes · Strategy and personnel
 

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Coach Mike Singletary says the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback competition is too close to call.

However, he acknowledges that if it's too close to call, the job will likely go to Shaun Hill, who finished the second half of last season as the team's starter and might be the person most responsible for Singletary getting the job as the 49ers' full-time coach.

The 49ers probably feel a lot better about their quarterback situation now than when the offseason began. The 49ers appeared ready to offer Arizona Cardinals free agent Kurt Warner a contract in the neighborhood of $15 million a season to leap to the 49ers.

But Warner remained with the Cardinals, and the 49ers had no other choice but to stick with Hill and Smith. Hill has appeared to get a better handle on new offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye's offense, while Smith has thrown the ball better this offseason than at any point during his tenure with the 49ers.

The 49ers no longer feel burdened to force Smith into action. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft signed a new contract this offseason that will pay him backup money for the next two seasons.

OFFSEASON STANDOUT
WR Josh Morgan showed a lot of promise as a rookie, but injuries kept him from taking on the kind of role the 49ers had envisioned. This offseason, Morgan has clearly been the 49ers' best receiver. He has a chance to have a breakout year as veteran Isaac Bruce has shown no eagerness to be around the team. Bruce, the 49ers' leading receiver last year, only appeared for the team's one mandatory minicamp.

LINEUP WATCH
When cornerback Walt Harris sustained a season-ending knee injury in May, the 49ers signed veteran Dre' Bly to compete for a starting job. That competition should be interesting, as he battles third-year player Tarell Brown and former 49ers starter Shawntae Spencer for the job on the right corner.

ROOKIE IMPRESSIONS
The 49ers want to feature a power-running attack, and they want to keep starting RB Frank Gore fresh throughout the season. That is where third-round pick Glen Coffee enters the picture. Coffee is a powerful, one-cut runner who should get ample opportunity to carve out a niche for himself as the 49ers want to spread around the workload.

INJURY WATCH
RT Marvel Smith did not take part in any 11-on-11 work during the offseason as a precaution. Smith finished the past two seasons on injured reserve with back injuries. Other than quarterback, the competition at this tackle position figures to be one to watch. Smith will battle against Adam Snyder for the starting job.

CONTRACT TO WATCH
WR Michael Crabtree was generally regarded as the best receiver available in the draft ... by everyone but the Oakland Raiders. While Darius Heyward-Bey was selected at No. 7 overall, Crabtree was picked No. 10. The 49ers have a good track record of signing their picks by the opening of training camp, but will Crabtree seek a contract more in line of what Heyward-Bey receives from the Raiders.

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July 9, 2009 6:04 pm
It's been relatively quiet since June OTA's broke. So I was doing some reading on Niner Insider. The following entry was about Aubrayo Franklin. It's a good read and makes me re-evaluate my opinion on Aubrayo Franklin. I had always thought that he was average at best. But his teammates seem to think otherwise and shed more l ...(more)
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March 4, 2009 1:15 pm

I must say I was pissed off when Kurt Warner was heading to Santa Clara. Sure, he can throw the football. Sure, everyone knows his credentials. Bad choice for the 49ers executives to get their feet wet with this dude.

Seems the football writers were delighted to s ...(more)

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July 7, 2009 12:02 pm
Alright guys it looks like i may have some room on my keeper league through espn.  Its the second of three seasons and you would either replace an (one such spot for sure at the moment) or have a possible opportunity to start a new team in the league, the draft is in august but things need to be set up early.  Let me know your e-mail here on this thread if you are interested.
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July 9, 2009 12:54 pm

A take off of an ESPN poll that they did for awhile lets see who everyone thinks is part of thier states MT. Rushmore of sports. Top 4 guys who played or is from your state.

My state is Washington:

1. Drew Bledsoe (from Walla Walla, went to WSU)
2. Ryan Sandberg (from right here in Spokane, went to Gonzaga)
3. Mark Rypien (Also from Spokane, HOF footballer)
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July 7, 2009 5:07 pm
WHO ARE THE TOP 5 WR's AND RB's IN THE NFL IN YOUR OPINION? JUST TRYING TO GET SOME CONVERSATION. THIS BOARD HAS BEEN A LITTLE SLOW.
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May 28, 2009 6:05 pm

I was on espn and in a interview Randy Moss said that he is the best reciever of all time hands down. He said hands down. what is this doosh thinking. So i got into some real beef with some guys on there saying Moss is right. I had to keep sticking up for Rice and i thought. What am i doing, so i put up the numbers and here is ...(more)

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June 25, 2009 2:00 pm
For those of you unfamiliar with the relationship between Frank Gore and FB Moran Norris, here's another good read. Gore and Norris are more than just friends on the field, they have a solid relationship outside of work as well. These guys hang out together, eat ...(more)
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June 9, 2009 5:11 pm
Since the board is a little slow. I thought I would start this thread. I read a similar one on the Seahawks board and some of the posts were just downright funny, so I figured heck, why not a little homerism thread of our own?

1st in the NFC West - Arizona Cardinal
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June 27, 2009 11:14 pm

I was on 49ers insider and they asked a really good question. Who is the most underrated 49er? Aubray0 Franklin was the answer and for good reason. He ties up everyone so Willis can do his job, and he does. He never askes for attention, and he always does his job at a high level. Its hard to notice the players in the trench but we all kno ...(more)

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March 28, 2009 12:57 am

 Please excuse me in my entoxicated state as I try to write this Thread. After watching my Tar Heels move on to the Elite had me playing some on line poker and checking in on the 49ers news for the day.

Anyways, as my thread states, 'is Gore's backup even in the draft???" Now I know the guy that I m about to mention has ...(more)

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June 29, 2009 10:49 pm
I like this story about Alex Smith.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/colum
ns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=4280753


Ho
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May 19, 2009 2:46 pm
I was just on espn and on the mailbag part its has Sando answering fans questions. Someone from seattle asked who has the best D in the west and Sando said it was the niners. Now that exites me that someone notices us. I really do think we have th best D in the west and we will be improved and another year in the same scheme is always good. I would say niners number one- seattle close in 2nd- ...(more)
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June 8, 2009 10:34 pm
I don't think anyone ever doubted his work ethic. He only needed on-field discipline and better focus when catching the ball.

http://www.49ers.com/pressbox/news_
detail.php?PRKey=5342


Here's the last paragraph from the link above.

"Once practice concluded, Da
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June 29, 2009 10:16 pm
I want to get some good coversation going. So instead of just asking for  the most overrated on the niners lets do one overrated player from each team in the NFC west. Who are some overrated players in the west?? lets get this heated baby
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June 21, 2009 7:13 pm
It's always refreshing reading about the unselfish players who use their ways on and off the field alike.  People like him deserve the best in life.    Enjoy the article.   :)    ........ unless Thrash has already posted it.  haha

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl
/sports/solomon/6489276.html
 
 
 
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