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Lifelong SF 49ers, SF Giants, and Golden State Warriors fan

Bounty-Gate. The Quicker Shutter-Upper

I’m sick and fricking tired of Bounty-Gate, the draft is still nearly 3 weeks out, and the Niners still haven’t signed a RG to replace Adam Snyder. Other than that, there’s not a lot to report regarding the Niners. Oh, … Continue reading

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Bounty-Gate Hits Home

Ex-Saints DC (and soon to be ex-Rams DC) Gregg Williams just keeps digging a deeper and deeper hole for himself. Sean Pamphilon, a documentary filmmaker, yesterday released audiotape of a New Orleans Saints defensive meeting the night before the divisional … Continue reading

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Whither the Offense? (or, As the Quarterback Turns . . . )

You’d think that after the incredible turnaround by the 49ers this last season, there would be a lot more general happiness and excitement for the upcoming season. Seeing as the team turned around its fortunes as a perennial doormat to … Continue reading

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The Niners Sign Brandon Jacobs

Huh, the 49ers signed Brandon Jacobs to a one-year deal. The guy had an awful year last year, but I guess the hope is for a turnaround in new surroundings. The one thing he does bring is size, and the ability … Continue reading

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Quiet Time

Well, the Niners have shunned the spotlight for the time being. We had our share of media hype around Manning, and the Smith mini-drama, but it’s back to the doldrums for these guys. ESPN should be happy about the recent … Continue reading

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All’s Well That Ends Well . . . And Draft Musings

There are apparently no hard feelings in the wooing of Peyton Manning and subsequent fallout to our own Alex Smith. But, whatever. Alex got his deal, the Niners have their QB, and Denver now has unrealistic expectations to try and live … Continue reading

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It’s A Done Deal . . . Alex or Bust

The couple that can’t seem to extricate themselves from each other carries on for another 3 years. Through trials and tribulations, good or bad, ill will or happiness, the marriage goes on. Word is, Alex Smith and the 49ers agreed … Continue reading

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Alex Smith Death Watch

Criminy, how much bullshit can one guy endure? The strange and terrible saga of Alex Smith’s American dream rolls on. Granted, I think some of the other transgressions perpetrated on him by the 49ers were worse than Manning-Gate. Nolan’s chucking him … Continue reading

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Manning Picks Denver, Smith leaves Miami

Well, so much for the Payton Manning scenario. Reports are out that Manning is heading to Denver. On the other hand, Alex Smith spent 5.5 hours in Miami talking to the Dolphins. I wonder what their offer was, but since … Continue reading

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Sooooo, Now What?

Excuse the wonderment here, but the 49ers find themselves in the exact same uncomfortable position that AZ was a a scant few days ago. And that was the distict possibility that they could lose their nominal starting QB Kevin Kolb, … Continue reading

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