Archive for May, 2009

May22nd

49ers sign Veteran Dre’ Bly

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: Breaking News, Injuries, NFL | COMMENTS: None Yet

General Manager Scot McCloughan wasted no time bringing in a replacement cornerback for the injured Walt Harris who tore his right ACL on Tuesday. The 49ers signed 10-year veteran Dre’ Bly to be the possible starter at right cornerback. Bly, who is 32 years old, brings a lot of experience to the team. He spent the last two years playing opposite Champ Bailey with the Broncos. Before that was with the Loins from 2003-2006 and with the Rams where he played with Isaac Bruce from 1999-2002. Bly is a great signing because his experience and professionalism will help not only [...]

May21st

Walt Harris Tears ACL, Out for Season

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: Breaking News, Injuries | COMMENTS: None Yet

An injury to starting right cornerback Walt Harris that was called “nothing major” by the 49ers is now something major. Harris tore his ACL in his right knee while covering wide receiver Dominic Zeigler in practice on Tuesday. Harris may not be out for the season as he could be fully recovered at some point in the 2009 season but given Harris’ age, 34, and the seriousness of the injury he is most likely done for the season. The 49ers are now in trouble at right corner as the secondary is coming off a bad season. Third year corner Tarell [...]

May20th

49ers Take First Step in Move to Santa Clara

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: Breaking News, NFL, The Bay Area | COMMENTS: 8 Comments

Santa Clara city officials signed off on a deal Tuesday night to build a 68,500 seat stadium 37 miles away from San Francisco for the 49ers. This is the first step in a long process but the fact that the first step has been taken shows the York Family are serious about moving the team to their team headquarters in Santa Clara. The next step is an environmental impact review and then Santa Clara residents get to vote whether or not the city should help fund a new stadium. The vote will not come up until March 2010. The stadium [...]

May19th

Walt Harris Hurt, Niners Sign Two Draft Picks

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: Breaking News, Injuries | COMMENTS: None Yet

A couple of players got banged up at the 49ers voluntary OTA practice going on from Monday through Thursday. Most notably was corner back Walt Harris who suffered a sprained right knee. It was reported that Harris was on the field for several minutes as he was examined by trainers. He did not practice the rest of the day. The Niners are short in the CB department with Tarell Brown and Shawntae Spencer as the backups. Spencer missed 14 games last year because of surgery on his knee. GM Scott McCloughan did not sign or draft a CB to beef [...]

May18th

New Fansided.com Sports Network Web Site

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: 49ers | COMMENTS: None Yet

Our Fansided.com Sports Network has a new web site. Check out the new and improved site here: http://fansided.com/

May15th

Get to Know: Glen Coffee

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: NFL | COMMENTS: None Yet

Running Back Glen Coffee
Born: May 1, 1987
Height: 6-0
Weight: 209 lbs.
High School: Fort Walton Beach High School, Fort Walton Beach, FL
College: Alabama
 

Stats Overview
Rushing
Receiving
Fumbles

YEAR
ATT
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
REC
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
FUM
LST

2005
48
179
3.7
37
0
8
91
11.4
40
1
0
0

2007
129
545
4.2
20
4
18
142
7.9
32
0
0
0

2008
233
1383
5.9
87
10
16
118
7.4
15
1
0
0

Entered NFL draft after his junior year and drafted in the third round with the 74th pick in 2009.
 
Best game in college:
October 6, 2008 against Houston; 30 rushes for 121 yards, one touchdown, with six receptions for 30 yards.
 
October 4, 2008 against Kentucky; 25 rushes for 218 yard, one touchdown.
 
In the clutch:
Led his high school team to the District 2-4A title and an appearance in the regional championship game in Florida.
 
2007 Independence Bowl against Colorado; 19 [...]

May13th

Get to Know: Michael Crabtree

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: Video | COMMENTS: None Yet

I will be posting these for all of the 49ers 2009 draft picks

Wider Receiver Michael Crabtree
Born: September 14, 1987
Height: 6-3
Weight: 214 lbs.
High School: David W. Carter High School in Dallas, TX
College: Texas Tech

Stats Overview
Receiving
Rushing
Fumbles

YEAR
REC
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
ATT
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
FUM
LST

2007
134
1962
14.6
75
22
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0

2008
97
1165
12.0
82
19
2
1
0.5
3
0
0
0

 
Entered NFL draft after his sophomore year. Drafted in the first round with the 10th pick in 2009.
 
Best game in college: September 22, 2007 against Oklahoma State. Caught 14 passes for 237 yards with three touchdowns.
 
In the clutch: Played in the 2008 Cotton Bowl against Mississippi which the Red Raiders lost. Caught four passes for 30 yards with one touchdown.
 
Awards:
 
First-team All-American in 2007 and 2008
 
Paul Warfield Trophy [...]

May8th

Shaun Hill vs Alex Smith

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: 49ers | COMMENTS: 4 Comments

Last year’s man under center Shaun Hill has to be wondering what he has to prove to be named the starter outright. In 2007 after Alex Smith and Trent Dilfer went down with injuries the next man on the roster was Hill. In a December 2007 game against the Vikings Hill came in to replace Dilfer who was knocked out with a concussion. At that point in the game the 49ers offense was non-existent. I attended the game and I remember being  more worried about how I was going to get my next beer the outcome of the game. Then [...]

May4th

Shaun Hill, Alex Smith Show Up to Rookie Minicamp

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: 49ers | COMMENTS: None Yet

The 49ers quarterback competition is well under way as incumbent starter Shaun Hill and former number one draft pick Alex Smith showed up to voluntary minicamp this past weekend. Even though neither was obligated to show up both felt they needed to in order to win the starting job. This shows great leadership from both and I believe Hill deserves the starting job because of his 7-3 record as a starter.  Smith is still recovering from right shoulder injury which he has had two surgeries since he first injured the shoulder on September 30, 2007 against the Seahawks.  Rookie QB [...]

May1st

Rookies Report to Minicamp

AUTHOR: Eric Melendez | IN: 49ers | COMMENTS: None Yet

All seven of the 49ers recent draft picks report to rookie minicamp this weekend. Mike Singletary and company will get their first chance to see what the new rookies are made of. Everyone but WR Michael Crabtree who is out with a fractured left foot will participate in drills. Mostly the new 49er players will be learning the playbook on either offense or defense.
Mandatory minicamp for the team is June 5-7.
The 49ers signed 12 rookie free agents Thursday and they will also participant in minicamp this weekend: QB Kirby Freeman, Baylor, RB Kory Sheets, Purdue, WR Dobson Collins, Gardner-Webb, C/G [...]