Matt HammMatt Hamm

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It’s Getting Old Michael Crabtree

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree is once again out with an injury during training camp.  Crabtree entering his fourth season, Crabtree has yet to play in a preseason game in the NFL. …Read More

49ers Should Bring Back Andre Carter

Editors Note: 49ers fans I’d like to apologize for my absence lately here at Niner Noise.  I have been hard at work on the Fansided Networks UNC Tar Heels site Keeping It Heel.  As the season approaches…Read More

49ers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh Giving Michael Crabtree the Alex Smith Treatment?

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh made a very bold statement about wide receiver Michael Crabtree.  Harbaugh, who has played with or coached the likes of Jerry Rice, Tim Brown, and Marvin Harrison. …Read More

49ers RB Situation: Home Run Scenario

Ever since LaMichael James was announced as the 49ers second round pick I’ve heard many different opinions on the running back situation in San Francisco.  I just don’t think any of them are…Read More

49ers Off Season Tracker

Now that the NFL Draft is over and roster moves have settled down.  Niner Noise has updated it’s off season tracker which can be easily accessed HERE at any time. 49ers Signings and Roster Moves *This…Read More

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Randy Moss Reports To 49er Workouts, Must Earn Roster Spot

When the 49ers pulled the trigger and signed wide receiver Randy Moss to a one year contract, they knew…Read More

49er Draft Picks Jenkins, James Fill Multiples Holes Now & In The Future

The 49ers added a ton of speed in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft with the selections of wide receiver…Read More

Wide Receiver Competition is on in San Francisco

The wide receiver position was one of great need heading into the off season.  After a rash of injuries…Read More

2012 NFL Draft: Who Will the 49ers Pick? Nobody Has a Clue

By now you’ve read about 1,235,345 Mock Drafts (or so).  You’ve also posted your own Mock…Read More

Giants Owner Envisions an NFL Without Kickoffs One Day-Would Kill NFL if it Happened

New York Giants owner John Mara, a member of the NFL’s Competition Committee says he can envision…Read More

What Can We Expect From 49ers Aldon Smith in 2012?

San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke’s pick of Aldon Smith a defensive end from Missouri…Read More

NFL Draft: 49ers Need to Draft Best Player Available Not for Need

The San Francisco 49ers are in a position that they haven’t been in, in quite sometime.  The team…Read More

Audio: Saints Greg Williams Tells Players to Injure 49er Players

An audio recording of former Saints defensive coordinator Greg Williams giving the Saints players a speech…Read More

NFL Draft: 49ers Could Trade Out Of Second Round

In 2006 the 49ers traded their second round pick for an extra first round pick in 2007 which they used…Read More

Could Brandon Jacobs Become 49ers Version Of Former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis?

I just want to clear the air and start off by saying that first I did not want the 49ers to sign former…Read More

49ers Sign Former Giants RB Brandon Jacobs

Well that makes it 0-2 for me.  Just yesterday I published this column on remaining moves that would…Read More

49ers Remaining Free Agent Moves That Make Sense

Thus far I am very happy with the body of work Trent Baalke and Jim Harbaugh have done this off season…Read More

Before 49ers Can Make Anymore Moves They Must Deal With Dashon Goldson First

One of the first moves the 49ers made in free agency this off-season was placing the franchise tag on…Read More

A Look At The 49ers Roster To Date

The NFL Free Agency period can be a dizzying and confusing fan experience.  So many players switching…Read More

49ers Sign QB Josh Johnson, What Does It Mean For Alex Smith-Colin Kaepernick

A day after announcing a three year contract for quarterback Alex Smith to return to the team.  The…Read More