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As a first of a list of 2009 season rankings, I decided to start with probably the most important man on the field, the quarterback.

Instead, the 2008 season unraveled at the seams, as the Niners would finish that year 5-11 leaving many fans to write them off again a year ago.

Ask, and ye shall receive, schlecko... This is an idea straight from the Story Ideas Open Thread , one that I really enjoyed, and decided to turn into a front-page story.

Back from vacation and we're obviously behind, nevertheless here's a look back on the offseason practives.

Responses: Reno mentioned that Manny Lawson lined up over Justin Smith , actually Parys Haralson typically lined up on Smith's side and when Haralson did, his sacks and pressures increased.

After one last day of practice Tuesday, the 49ers get a break. The next time they hit the field will be at training camp July 30.

The San Francisco 49ers have experienced success in the NFL many times in their history.

Mike Martz and Alex Smith from the 2008 season. Former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz was on NFL Network.

Once again, the competition between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith will dominate training camp, tentatively scheduled to start July 30.

To this point, Vernon Davis' tenure in San Francisco has been a major disappointment.

Martz is a system guy. He brings his philosophy to whatever team employs him, and tries to fit his players into the scheme.

San Francisco Head Coach Mike Singletary has made it clear that no one is safe. After taking over as head coach in the middle of last season, he discovered that same of the players had become fat and happy... by Daniel Shanks 15 reads Opinion San Francisco Head Coach Mike Singletary has made it clear that no one is safe.

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.

Predicting an NFL team's record, is almost as hard as predicting the score of any given NFL game.

Unfortunately for the San Francisco faithful, impostors such as Dennis Erikson, J.T... by Christopher Kamrani 39 reads 49er fans have waited years for a renaissance.

Out with Mike Martz, in with Jimmy Raye. That was the shakeup this off-season and the hiring of Raye as the new offensive coordinator means that the pass-happy offense Martz installed will no longer be in effect... by Samuel Lam 9 reads Out with Mike Martz, in with Jimmy Raye.

Travis from Boise writes: Sando - as always love the blog. I'd just like to be the first to say the 49ers' QB controversy is over.

If you were to ask fans of teams around the league which division was the weakest, I'm willing to bet the majority would answer "NFC West... The San Francisco 49ers and the NFC West by James Brady 12 reads If you were to ask fans of teams around the league which division was the weakest, I'm willing to bet the majority would answer "NFC West." ...

This is the type type of post that has me started writing. Another bash on the Raiders .

Short-attention-span reading, and writing, and some bonus cut-and-pasting from my Talking Points blog"... At least Brett Favre knows he did it all wrong last year.