Mario Manningham, Brandon Jacobs pass on ring ceremony
The Giants received their Super Bowl XLVI rings on Wednesday, but noticeably absent were two key players from last year's team. Super Bowl-hero Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs chose 49ers practice over the ring ceremony...
NFL.com
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:23 PM
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York takes Niners out of Hard Knocks running
Last night, we posted a snippet from Redskins coach Mike Shanahan’s appearance on PFT Live regarding his lack of interest in participating in Hard Knocks. And then, as we always do, we posted the link to the story on the PFT Twitter account. And then, as it always does, the tweet...
ProFootballTalk.com
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:14 PM
This is rich: Harbaugh last among NFC West peers in salary
The only thing Jim Harbaugh makes more of an effort to conceal than his players' injuries is his presumed wealth. Harbaugh drives a beat-up blue pickup, apparently owns a strictly khaki-and-fleece wardrobe that could fit in a duffel bag and avoids referencing that he could probably buy a small...
San Francisco Chronicle
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM
Joe Staley Talks NFLN Top 100
Joe Staley was the third member of the San Francisco 49ers to crack the NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2012 list. The starting left tackle for the 49ers and the 2012 NFC Pro Bowl squad was also the third tackle to make the NFL Network's list, coming in as the league's No. 67 overall...
49ers.com
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 1:57 PM
Trenton Robinson: the anti-Taylor Mays
When Trent Baalke said last month that he hoped seventh-round pick Cam Johnson would arrive with a chip on his shoulder, the message likely was aimed not at the reporters in the room but at Johnson. The outside linebacker...
Sacramento Bee
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Notes: 49ers lead league in potential lead-blockers
Technically, there's only one fullback listed behind Bruce Miller on the 49ers depth chart. But, unofficially, there are a lot of players on both sides of the ball who can split tacklers...
CSN Bay Area
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Morning Tailgate: May 17
Matthew Stafford probably wasn't consulted, nor was Eli Manning, Tony Romo, or Tarvaris Jackson for that matter, but it's more than likely that all four quarterbacks would agree with ProFootballFocus.com's recently released top 10 performances by a 3-4 defensive end in 2011. PFF's...
49ers.com
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:32 PM
No 'Hard Knocks' for 49ers; Staley, Rogers make Top 100; Crabtree on Moss; Goldson, Jenkins update
One mantra of coach Jim Harbaugh this offseason has been: “We're not about fueling the hype here with the 49ers.” Hence, it should come as no surprise that the 49ers will not be featured on HBO’s reincarnation of the training-camp documentary “Hard Knocks.” Team...
Mercury News
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Super Bowl-winning ex-Giants skip ring ceremony to practice with 49ers
CSN Bay Area
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Ex-Giants skip ring ceremony to practice with 49ers
If there was ever evidence that Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs are dedicated to the 49ers, Wednesday's ring ceremony was it.More: 49ers video Get your 49ers gear!...
CSN Bay Area
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Jed York says 49ers won't be on 'Hard Knocks'
The process of elimination continues as we search for this year's team for HBO's "Hard Knocks". Owner Jed York said Wednesday night that the 49ers won't be on the show, joining the Jets, Falcons and Redskins...
NFL.com
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM
Joe Montana's son transfers to West Virginia Wesleyan
My home state of West Virginia is filling up with the immediate family members of Hall of Fame quarterbacks. The brother of future Hall of Famer Brett Favre already is working for a casino in the northern tip of the state. Now, the son of Hall of Famer Joe Montana will transfer to West...
ProFootballTalk.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:38 PM
York: No 'Hard Knocks' for 49ers
HBO was reportedly interested in featuring Jim Harbaugh's 49ers and John Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens on "Hard Knocks" but team president Jed York publicly stated that the 49ers would not participate...
CSN Bay Area
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 9:40 PM
Video: San Francisco 49ers' May 16 workout
Video of the San Francisco 49ers' May 16 practice...
Mercury News
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Jacobs Enjoys 'Championship Work'
Members of the 2011 New York Giants will receive their Tiffany & Co. designed Super Bowl XLVI rings in a Wednesday night private ceremony at the company's flagship store on Manhattan's Fifth Ave.Br...
49ers.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:05 PM
No Goldson? No need to panic
Dashon Goldson has no plans to sign his franchise tag tender any time soon, and that's not necessarily a bad thing for the 49ers. Sure, there's something to be said for having all 11 defensive starters on hand for...
Sacramento Bee
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Bahr was 'out of it' when he ended 49ers' bid for three-peat
Former Giants tight end Mark Bavaro told the Newark Star-Ledger this week that Bahr sustained a concussion during the 1991 NFC Championship Game and was "kind of out of it" when he kicked the 49ers out of the postseason, ending their bid for a third straight Super Bowl title...
San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Mind games: Smith's work with House wasn't all mechanical
There were a few signs last year that Smith had become a slightly edgier leader. Left tackle Joe Staley admitted he was surprised when Smith scolded him for arguing an official's call during a win against the Steelers. Smith, who was trying to get his teammates back in the huddle, told his...
San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Top-5 defenders not named Smith, Willis, Bowman or Smith
Nothing's going on at Niners headquarters this week, we've broken down the offense, now let's talk about the defense.It's the best defense in the league " we know that.It has ... Read more »...
Press Democrat
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 2:40 PM
The Fallen: Fleming's injury puts Cam Johnson in the spotlight
Too big and too stiff to play outside linebacker. That was the rap on Cam Johnson entering the draft. Everyone thought the Virginia defensive end had talent. One of the critiques was that at 6-4, 268 pounds, he wasn't...
Sacramento Bee
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Morning Tailgate: May 16
Aldon Smith's impressive 2011 season continues to linger into the offseason. The outside linebacker who totaled 14.0 sacks as a rookie and broke the San Francisco 49ers’ rookie sack record in the process is out to prove he's a complete player this offseason. Smith's working on his...
49ers.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Alex Smith, then and now
Alex Smith says he got into some bad mechanical habits following injuries he incurred in 2007. Insider Matt Maiocco details the work being done this offseason to correct the flaws...
CSN Bay Area
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Greg Roman Discusses Offensive Outlook
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman joined the KNBR Morning Show on Wednesday to discuss the ever-changing 49ers offense, a unit which has added a number of talented weapons this offseason. For Roman and the 49ers coaching staff, this offseason signals the first opportunity for the coaches and players...
49ers.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Report: Fleming has torn ACL
Outside linebacker Darius Fleming, the 49ers' fifth-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, tore his ACL during the team's rookie minicamp according NFL.com. Fleming was one of two linebackers the team selected in the draft, the other being Virginia's Cam Johnson (seventh round)...
Sportsline.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:29 AM
