Gannon comes to Raye's defense
Friday, November 6, 2009

Jimmy Raye certainly has taken some lumps this week - including in this space - but he had a staunch defender on hand for Friday's practice. Rich Gannon, who will call Sunday's game against Tennessee, is a two-time protégé of Raye's, first in Kansas City 10 years ago and later in Oakland. Gannon sa.. .. read more..

Raye willing to change offense ... slowly
Thursday, November 5, 2009

Asked whether the 49ers' offense is running after seven games like he envisioned it would, Jimmy Raye today said "yes and no." The running game, due in large part to injuries, has been inconsistent, he said. But the addition of some new players to the passing game - Alex Smith and Michael Crabtree .. .. read more..

A first for Tarell Brown -- hitting Vince Young
Wednesday, November 4, 2009

When Tarell Brown was at the University of Texas, the Longhorns had one simple rule: Never ever hit Vince Young. So on Sunday, Brown will get a chance to do what few Texas defenders ever have done. "I think it will be fun," Brown said. "Especially a guy I played with for three years. I have a lot o.. .. read more..

Fisher to Niners: Don't change a thing
Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Titans coach Jeff Fisher had many sugary-sweet compliments for Alex Smith and the 49ers' passing game this morning on a conference call. But he also sounded a lot like Mike Singletary in saying that it would be foolish to suddenly turn what had been a run-oriented team into one that primarily throw.. .. read more..

Niners add cornerback
Tuesday, November 3, 2009

With Nate Clements out for at least six weeks, the 49ers today signed former Lions cornerback Keith Smith. To make room on the roster, the team released WR Micheal Spurlock. Smith, 29, originally was a third-round pick by the Lions in 2004. He started five games in that span, registering 118 tackle.. .. read more..

Injuries have Niners contemplating moves
Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Tuesday is the day teams typically make roster moves, and the 49ers have a lot to think about with two heretofore starters suddenly out a month and a half. Here are the injuries and the 49ers' options ... Joe Staley . This is the biggest injury of the three because the offensive line already had be.. .. read more..

Staley, Clements likely to return this season
Monday, November 2, 2009

It's good news/bad news for the 49ers. Two heretofore starters were knocked out of Sunday's game with bad injuries, but it appears neither will be placed on injured reserve and miss the season. Earlier today, Mike Singletary said that he still expects to make the playoffs and would need cornerback .. .. read more..

Shoulder fractures come in threes for Niners
Monday, November 2, 2009

Nate Clements became the third 49er this season to suffer a broken scapula. The 49ers cornerback punt returner left the game before halftime and did not return. It seemed to be a case of adding injury to insult. Though Clements was perfectly healthy at kickoff, Tarell Brown got the starting nod at .. .. read more..

49ers-Colts in game; Revenge of the Smith?
Sunday, November 1, 2009

Justin Smith calls "heads" during coin toss. It turns up "heads" and the 49ers elect to receive ... Robinson and Coffee to return ... Let's get it on ... 2Q 49ers take over at own 30 ... 1st down: Gore up the gut for a yard ... 2nd and 9: Gore runs right, cuts it up for two yards ... 3rd and 7: Pas.. .. read more..

49ers-Colts pre-game
Sunday, November 1, 2009

Here is the 49ers' inactive list for today's game: WR Micheal Spurlock S Reggie Smith LB Diyral Briggs C Cody Wallace T Chris Patrick WR Jason Hill DT Ricky Jean-Francois 3rd QB - Nate Davis For Indianapolis: K Adam Vinatieri WR Anthony Gonzalez DB TJ Rushing DB Marlin Jackson RB Donald Brown G Jam.. .. read more..