http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:31:23 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/98125d3fa16c51ec09d22be798bc189f?s=96&d=http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/watson-loses-weight-demonstrates-speed-and-quickness/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/watson-loses-weight-demonstrates-speed-and-quickness/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:30:41 +0000 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=50947 Dekoda Watson, however, defies the norm. He checked in at 240 pounds at the combine, but dropped all the way to 226 pounds Florida State's pro day.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/watson-loses-weight-demonstrates-speed-and-quickness/feed/ 0 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/15/carr-welcomes-chance-to-compete-with-49ers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/15/carr-welcomes-chance-to-compete-with-49ers/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:46:40 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=50441 David Carr available to the media Monday when they officially announced the former first overall pick had signed a two-year contract.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/15/carr-welcomes-chance-to-compete-with-49ers/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/15/with-depth-at-quarterback-49ers-trade-hill-to-lions/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/15/with-depth-at-quarterback-49ers-trade-hill-to-lions/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:49:37 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=50359 David Carr officially part of the picture in San Francisco, the 49ers have opted to trade QB Shaun Hill to the Detroit Lions for a draft pick, the team announced Monday.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/15/with-depth-at-quarterback-49ers-trade-hill-to-lions/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff Falcons 49ers Football http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/09/spikes-sky-is-limit-for-crabtree/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/09/spikes-sky-is-limit-for-crabtree/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:24:02 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=49603 Takeo Spikes joined NFL.com for a live chat, offering his insights on a number of 49ers-related topics, including winning the NFC West next season, playing next to Patrick Willis, the future of Michael Crabtree and the team's strategy in the first round of the upcoming draft.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/09/spikes-sky-is-limit-for-crabtree/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/27/wall-to-wall-football-at-lucas-oil-stadium/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/27/wall-to-wall-football-at-lucas-oil-stadium/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:45:54 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=48099 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/27/wall-to-wall-football-at-lucas-oil-stadium/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/27/action-starts-and-so-does-silence-at-lucas-oil-stadium/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/27/action-starts-and-so-does-silence-at-lucas-oil-stadium/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:32:29 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=47946 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/27/action-starts-and-so-does-silence-at-lucas-oil-stadium/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/26/combine-is-the-time-for-first-impressions/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/26/combine-is-the-time-for-first-impressions/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:44:40 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=47704 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/26/combine-is-the-time-for-first-impressions/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/25/an-opening-look-at-the-combine/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/25/an-opening-look-at-the-combine/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:35:44 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=47504 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/25/an-opening-look-at-the-combine/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/19/willis-49ers-have-wont-miss-shot-at-playoffs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/19/willis-49ers-have-wont-miss-shot-at-playoffs/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:01:38 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=47293 Patrick Willis told fans during a live chat on NFL.com that the 49ers have a "won't-miss" shot at the playoffs next season.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/19/willis-49ers-have-wont-miss-shot-at-playoffs/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/22/monday-roundup-ryan-realizes-jets-arent-done-yet/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/22/monday-roundup-ryan-realizes-jets-arent-done-yet/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:17:46 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=42920 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/22/monday-roundup-ryan-realizes-jets-arent-done-yet/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/12/veteran-lt-staley-might-return-for-49ers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/12/veteran-lt-staley-might-return-for-49ers/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:53:40 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=42161 Joe Staley was limited in his third consecutive practice, but he's listed as questionable, meaning the 49ers' veteran left tackle might be available Monday night against the Cardinals after missing the previous five games because of a knee injury.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/12/veteran-lt-staley-might-return-for-49ers/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/04/niners-lb-spikes-status-will-be-game-time-decision/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/04/niners-lb-spikes-status-will-be-game-time-decision/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:53:28 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=41549 Takeo Spikes (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle, and coach Mike Singletary said the veteran's status will be a game-time decision.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/04/niners-lb-spikes-status-will-be-game-time-decision/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/12/neither-team-grabbing-this-game/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/12/neither-team-grabbing-this-game/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:29:29 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=40022 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/12/neither-team-grabbing-this-game/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/03/roundup-singletary-can-lead-but-can-he-coach/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/03/roundup-singletary-can-lead-but-can-he-coach/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:46:26 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=39292 lies squarely on the shoulders of head coach Mike Singletary, writes San Jose Mercury columnist Tim Kawakami.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/03/roundup-singletary-can-lead-but-can-he-coach/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/27/blow-to-49ers-ol-to-cause-another-shakeup/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/27/blow-to-49ers-ol-to-cause-another-shakeup/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:23:15 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=38803 Tony Pashos on season-ending injured reserve, leaving coach Mike Singletary needing to shuffle his offensive line yet again.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/27/blow-to-49ers-ol-to-cause-another-shakeup/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/26/singletary-picks-smith-over-hill-as-49ers-qb/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/26/singletary-picks-smith-over-hill-as-49ers-qb/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:29:34 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=38672 Shaun Hill has lost the 49ers' starting quarterback job, coach Mike Singletary said, and Alex Smith will be under center this Sunday against the Colts.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/26/singletary-picks-smith-over-hill-as-49ers-qb/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/25/smith-relieves-hill-as-49ers-qb-throws-td-pass/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/25/smith-relieves-hill-as-49ers-qb-throws-td-pass/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:51:56 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=38543 Shaun Hill struggled again, 49ers coach Mike Singletary went to backup Alex Smith to start the second half of the game against the Texans.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/25/smith-relieves-hill-as-49ers-qb-throws-td-pass/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/12/singletary-vows-49ers-will-get-better-bly-apologizes/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/12/singletary-vows-49ers-will-get-better-bly-apologizes/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:46:14 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=37466 Mike Singletary didn't have an apology 24 hours after a 45-10 home loss to the Falcons. Dre Bly, on the other hand, did.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/12/singletary-vows-49ers-will-get-better-bly-apologizes/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/08/crabtree-edwards-will-have-opportunities/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/08/crabtree-edwards-will-have-opportunities/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:25:59 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=37052 Braylon Edwards getting traded to the Jets and Michael Crabtree signing with the 49ers -- but it’s difficult.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/08/crabtree-edwards-will-have-opportunities/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/07/crabtree-introduced-relieved-to-end-holdout/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/07/crabtree-introduced-relieved-to-end-holdout/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:21:57 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=36993 Michael Crabtree won't play in the 49ers' game against the Falcons on Sunday. But the 10th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft finally signed and was officially introduced by 49ers coach Mike Singletary today.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/07/crabtree-introduced-relieved-to-end-holdout/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/30/random-thoughts-and-worthless-picks/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/30/random-thoughts-and-worthless-picks/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:40:37 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=36396 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/30/random-thoughts-and-worthless-picks/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/27/gore-could-miss-next-two-games-with-high-ankle-sprain/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/27/gore-could-miss-next-two-games-with-high-ankle-sprain/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:53:59 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=36141 Jason La Canfora reports 49ers RB Frank Gore suffered a high ankle strain on Sunday and is likely to miss at least the next two games, according to a league source.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/27/gore-could-miss-next-two-games-with-high-ankle-sprain/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/21/roundup-winning-ugly-suits-49ers-singletary/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/21/roundup-winning-ugly-suits-49ers-singletary/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:06:15 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=35635 Eddie DeBartolo Jr. prior to Sunday's win over the Seahawks. But nobody will ever confuse this year's version of the 49ers and those great teams that DeBartolo presided over in the past. Well maybe in one category -- winning.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/21/roundup-winning-ugly-suits-49ers-singletary/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/13/late-game-wrap-up/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/13/late-game-wrap-up/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:41:11 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=34962 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/13/late-game-wrap-up/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/03/singletary-not-waiting-on-crabtree/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/03/singletary-not-waiting-on-crabtree/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:42:41 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=34094 Mike Singletary's reaction Thursday, it almost appears that rookie holdout Michael Crabtree is indeed out of sight, out of mind.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/03/singletary-not-waiting-on-crabtree/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/25/raye-gore-is-running-49ers-ship/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/25/raye-gore-is-running-49ers-ship/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:42:24 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=33534 Shaun Hill and Alex Smith grabbed all of the headlines in San Francisco. But offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye says that it does not matter who the quarterback is -- the offense still runs through RB Frank Gore.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/25/raye-gore-is-running-49ers-ship/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/24/singletary-names-hill-as-49ers-starting-qb/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/24/singletary-names-hill-as-49ers-starting-qb/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:33:25 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=33451 Mike Singletary named Shaun Hill as the starting quarterback on Monday for the season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals after a lengthy competition against former first-round pick Alex Smith.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/24/singletary-names-hill-as-49ers-starting-qb/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff 49ers Raiders Football http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/24/around-the-league-6/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/24/around-the-league-6/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:37:26 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=33407 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/24/around-the-league-6/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/49ers%e2%80%99-smith-gets-starting-nod-against-raiders/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/49ers%e2%80%99-smith-gets-starting-nod-against-raiders/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:23:23 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=33285 Alex Smith will start at quarterback for the 49ers when they host the Raiders in a preseason game Saturday.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/49ers%e2%80%99-smith-gets-starting-nod-against-raiders/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/13/49ers-notes-dont-read-into-qb-starter/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/13/49ers-notes-dont-read-into-qb-starter/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:27:49 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32784 Mike Singletary announced Thursday that Shaun Hill will start at quarterback in the 49ers' preseason opener but almost immediately said not to read too much into the decision.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/13/49ers-notes-dont-read-into-qb-starter/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff