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49ers position battles: Tight ends
Will Vernon Davis finally break out this year? In any passing game, the quarterback's best friend is the tight end.
The 49ers locked in their most promising offensive player Thursday with the announcement that left tackle Joe Staley signed a six-year extension.
NFL: Year off with injury builds Brady's love of football
In the almost nine months since Tom Brady was last seen on a football field, he's added a wife, a few pounds and a knee brace that won't let him forget the injury that cost him all of last season.
Niners sign 6th-round pick Pascoe
Associated Press - May 28, 2009 9:23 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have signed tight end Bear Pascoe, their sixth-round draft pick.
Niners preview: Hill, Morgan are sleepers
Fantasy football team reports will recap all the offseason activity for each NFL team while previewing what you can expect for '09. Check back frequently for updates! There is supposedly an open competition between Hill and Smith for the starting QB job, but I'd be pretty surprised if Hill didn't get the nod.
Killion: 49ers rookie goes from roping cattle to catching pigskin
I'm pretty sure this wasn't part of the 49ers' grand plan, but, last month in the sixth round, they appeared to have drafted the anti-Vernon Davis.
A little Bear Pascoe at the cost of Delanie Walker?
Without even catching a regular season pass yet, Bear Pascoe has gained quite a bit of popularity here.
Carlson the best tight end in the division?
The 49ers and Seahawks were the only NFC West teams to draft tight ends this offseason, and then only late in the draft.
Mailbag: Seeing both sides on Boldin situation
Craig from Tempe writes: Do you think the way the Cardinals are handling Boldin reflects how poorly Rod Graves is managing the situation? I think the cardinals have turned the corner, but Rod is still from the old era and needs to be replaced with a more effective GM who will make solid decisions which will boost the integrity of the franchise.
Toughness is the theme again for San Francisco
NO. 74, GLEN COFFEE RB, ALABAMA, 6-FOOT, 209 POUNDS * Comment: Coffee rushed for 1,383 yards last year in one of the nation's toughest conferences.
Niners draft class: How they fit
15. Crabtree lined up at several positions at Texas Tech. The 49ers envision him as the "X" receiver.
Had a productive senior season with 1,383 yards after spending most of college career as a backup.
Around the NFC West: 49ers draft review
John Crumpacker of the San Francisco Chronicle says the 49ers failed to address their biggest needs in the draft.
Two bulldogs so far have been given a shot to continue their football careers in the NFL.
As quarterback tom Brandstater and tight end Bear Pascoe were selected today in day two of the NFL draft.
Pick: No. 74 . Pos: Running back. Ht: 6-0. Wt: 209 pounds. College highlights: A backup until his junior season, Coffee rushed for 1,383 yards last season to tie Shaun Alexander for the second biggest rushing season in school history.
The final grade for the 49ers in the 2009 NFL Draft
April 26, 4:57 PM 1 comment Feed The 49ers were lucky to have Michael Crabtree available at #10, and they did not hesitate to draft him.
Niners draft more skill-position players
San Francisco also picked Pitt linebacker Scott McKillop early in the second day of the NFL draft, but the Niners' focus was on depth for an offense that will have its seventh coordinator in seven seasons this fall.
Crystal-ball look at 49ers draft
It's time for my fearless 1-9 prediction on whom the 49ers will take over the weekend draft.
Bajema helps depth, special teams for Rams
Former 49ers tight end Billy Bajema has agreed to terms with the Rams. Bajema played sporadically on offense.
49ers lose Strickland to the Jets
A 49ers' team that was light on cornerbacks over the weekend minicamp will not have Donald Strickland next season.