49ers defense sends former teammate AWOL
Chilo Rachal spent the last four seasons with the 49ers. On Monday he lined up against them and was beaten so bad he lost his starting position -- and his roster spot.
View Article49ers in no hurry to clear Smith to play
Test for final medical clearance for 49ers QB Alex Smith might not occur until after the club arrives in New Orleans.
View ArticleCarroll won't comment on report of suspension for Seattle DBs
Pete Carroll said Monday that he cannot comment on the possibility that his starting cornerbacks, Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner, face a four-game suspension.
View ArticleSuperior play doesnt measure up to potential
Alex Smith is becoming one of those rare examples of a man losing his job because his superior play doesnt measure up to his new rivals potential.
View ArticleBowman, 49ers agree on extension through 2018
The new deal will keep intact the 49ers' All-Pro linebacker duo of NaVorro Bowman and Patrick Willis at least through the 2016 season.
View ArticleReport: Kaepernick only aware hell get first-team reps
There are competing reports regarding how much 49ers QB Alex Smith knows regarding his status for Sunday, but a league source indicates exactly what Colin Kaepernick has been told.
View ArticleJames helps 49ers coverage unit prepare for Sproles
The 49ers coverage units appear to have things figured out after a tough start, and head coach Jim Harbaugh says second-round draft pick LaMichael James is a big reason.
View ArticleAre 49ers best team in NFL? No, and who cares?
Despite a quarterback controversy, the 49ers keep on winning games. But our Senior Insider isn't ready to proclaim Jim Harbaugh's squad the team to beat and wants to know why it matters at this point...
View ArticleMariucci believes Harbaugh will stick with Kaepernick
Former 49ers head coach Steve Mariucci on Monday addressed Jim Harbaugh's decision to start Colin Kaepernick over Alex Smith vs. the Saints. He doesn't expect to see a change this Sunday in St. Louis.
View ArticleSo happy together: Bowman, Willis paired through 2016
Patrick Willis was the first teammate NaVorro Bowman informed of his new contract. The two are set to control the middle of the field for the next three seasons, and Willis is expecting something in...
View ArticleGore ready to accept more active role
With the switch to the less experienced Colin Kaepernick, veteran Frank Gore may be called upon to take an increased role in the 49ers offense.
View ArticleHarbaugh views QB silence as competitive advantage
Jim Harbaugh's dedication to chasing perfection knows no bounds. He's refusing to reveal who will start Sunday, and his reason is simple.
View ArticleKyle Williams tears ACL, out for remainder of season
Kyle Williams suffered a torn ACL late in the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season.
View Article49ers offensive review: Walker, Manningham deliver
Delanie Walker had his best game of the season with three catches for 81 yards. Mario Manningham caught all five passes thrown his way, with 46 of his 69 receiving yards coming after the catch. Delanie...
View Article49ers notes: Who will back up Gore?
Now that Kendall Hunter is out for the season, the 49ers need a backup running back. While second-round pick LaMichael James may be the most intriguing option, Anthony Dixon and Brandon Jacobs are also...
View ArticleRoman: No decision on starting QB, Smith yet to be cleared
Despite multiple reports saying otherwise, 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman told the press that Sunday's starting QB has yet to be decided.More: NFL scoreboard Impulsive Harbaugh goes all in...
View Article49ers' Walker expecting Alex Smith to start Sunday
Alex Smith didn't do anything to lose his starting job, leading 49ers' tight end Delanie Walker to some interesting words about this Sunday.
View Article49ers key matchup No. 3: Aldon Smith vs. Jermon Bushrod
It won't be easy to get to Saints QB Drew Brees, who has only been sacked only 16 times in 10 games. 49ers OLB Aldon Smith has the third-highest sack total in NFL history in his first two seasons.
View ArticleNFL capsule: 49ers 1-point favorites vs. Saints
After the reports of Colin Kaepernick starting for the 49ers, San Francisco has fallen to one-point favorites on Sunday.
View ArticleHunter out for remainder of season, including playoffs
Kendall Hunter will miss the remainder of the season with a left ankle injury. The 49ers' second-year running back was injured on the same play that ended Kyle Williams' season.
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