Published on: 29th October, 2010
The 49ers are in London preparing to take on the Denver Broncos this Sunday at Wembley Stadium.While the 49ers are 1-6 after losing to a previously un-victorious Carolina Panthers team, Denver is coming off a 59-14 bullying by the Raiders.First we throw three boatloads of tea into ...Published on: 16th September, 2010
"Survivor" isn't every body's cup of tea, and neither is Jimmy Johnson for that matter. The reality TV game show series can be formulaic and long-in-the-tooth at times. Jimmy J's flashy image, complete with always perfect hair, can induce eye rolling as well. Nevertheless, Jimmy's charismatic presence on the show is ...Published on: 13th September, 2010
It started out pretty good. The 49ers looked like the better team, and by a lot. The 3-0 score at the end of the first quarter didn't seem to reflect how far ahead San Francisco really was. When it was all said and done, however, Seattle would kick the living crap ...Published on: 31st August, 2010
Okay, here we go.The rosters will be chopped down to the magic number (53) by 1pm Sept 4. I'm not expecting too many big surprises, but my roster list travels a little off the map here.Much of my ridiculous forecast is based on where it seems like it would be ...Published on: 30th August, 2010
The New England Patriots have the most legit claim to this last millennium's first "Team of the Decade" honor. The Cowboys were the Team Of The 90's without dispute. The 49ers owned the 1980's hands down, and the Pittsburgh Steelers were downright dominant through most of the 70's. Green Bay ...Published on: 4th August, 2010
There's competition in the air. Much of the NFC West has been shaken up like an etch-a-sketch as there is now one team (St. Louis) in rebuilding mode, two clubs (Seattle and Arizona) overhauling their offenses, and a fourth franchise (San Francisco) attempting a long-awaited resurgence to divisional supremacy. With said ...Published on: 20th July, 2010
Colorful characters aid in reminding all us sinners that the NFL, like any sport, is a game. Sure it's a physical, dangerous, intense, game; but it's a game nonetheless. Given the smash-mouth game the 49ers intend to resurrect, and the chip-on-their-shoulders attitude the team is beginning to play with, I use ...Published on: 14th July, 2010
Football is a physical game, and to prepare for the crunching damage teams incur over the NFL season, a physical training camp only makes sense. The iron-sharpens-iron mentality invokes serious competition way before Week One rolls around, and I'll die of shock if the 49ers make it through training camp with ...Published on: 12th July, 2010
The 2010 Draft saw the 49ers pick eight players with potential impact. From their highlight reels, to their combine numbers, to their on-field performances, the red and gold has selected a serious group of young, tough talent. It's still about a month before the 49ers first preseason game, but the faithful ...Published on: 1st July, 2010
There are going to be a few battles when the San Francisco 49ers open training camp this year. Iron will sharpen iron, and starters will be chiseled from stone. Some of the ore that's left behind will be forged into backups or practice squad members. The rest will blow away ...