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Game 2 in the Books – Whither the WRs?

Well, it’s only preseason, and I know I’m not supposed to be concerned, but (stop me if you’ve heard this before) I’m a little concerned with the mid-range to deep passing game. 4-5 series, and we’ve barely thrown anything besides … Continue reading →

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Preseason Gameday #2

Preseason preseason. The Niners travel east to Texas for a game with the Houstons. Alex Smith may get 2 series this game. The reports coming out of camp are that Smith has really taken to the offense, and it is … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Bands, uh, Backups

Or, brother can you spare a QB? In what is shaping up to be a strange and exhilarating development, the 49ers seem to have a veritable plethora of QBs in their stable. Yes, Smith is the #1. This is not the … Continue reading →

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Preseason Opener is in the Books

Well, preseason game one of season 2 is in the books. Yes, the Vikings are fairly hapless. Yes, it’s preseason, but you had to like what you saw out there. If you like running, that is. What I really liked, … Continue reading →

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Game Day!

Well, preseason game day . . .  The big news I suppose is that Michael Crabtree is starting his first presason game in 4 years of trying. My thoughts is he gets a WR screen, a 5 yard out, and … Continue reading →

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Bring On the (Pre) Season!! Are You Ready For Some Fake Football?

YEEAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhmmmmmm, uh. OK. Preseason. Like real football, but without any true meaning. True, there are position battles to fight for. WR being the most intriguing to me with the Crabs/Mario/Moss situation. The rest of the positional fights seem to be for … Continue reading →

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The Continuing Saga Of Michael Crabtree . . .

Or, As the Ankle Turns. This guy’s a goddamn soap opera wrapped in a reality show wrapped in an ankle brace. For the 2nd time in 2 years, Michael (practice? PRACTICE?? We’re not talking GAME. Practice???) Crabtree hurt himself on … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready For Some Football? Dashon Goldson is . . .

Oh, yeah. Boseephus was banned for life . . . Anyhow, here on the Niner front, the team has pretty much settled in nicely. The defense doesn’t have many positions up for grabs. In fact the entire starting 11 are returning … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Ecstasy

Well, the opening of training camp on Friday. Not much news as of now, other than the signing of Darcel McBath, a free agent CB from Texas Tech. He was a 2nd round pick by the Broncos in 2009 (one start), … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Cleveland Elam

Sad new that Cleveland Elam passed away. He was part of a short-lived but great defensive line in the late 70s that was nigh unstoppable. He, along with Skip Vanderbundt, Cedrick Hardman, and Tommy Hart formed the Gold Rush. A defensive line … Continue reading →

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