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49ers potential draft choice: Texas DE Brian Orakpo
49ers potential draft choice: Texas DE Brian Orakpo
The 49ers are in need of a pass rusher and they might look at Brian Orakpo of Texas to fill the need. Orakpo is a strong defensive end that could also play outside linebacker. With Manny Lawson's struggle to stay healthy and consistent, Orakpo could be a solution for the 49ers.
The New 49ers OC: A Raye of Hope? (Part 2)
The New 49ers OC: A Raye of Hope? (Part 2)
ninersnation.com — This is Part 2 of my statistical look at Jimmy Raye II. Yesterday in Part 1 ,... I evaluated Raye's previous offenses, compared his credecntials to those of the other 49er OC candidates, compared his OC performance with that of other current OCs, and ... (more) The New 49ers OC: A Raye of Hope? (Part 2)
Cards looking for new coordinators; advantage 49ers?
Cards looking for new coordinators; advantage 49ers?
mvn.com — Just a quick note on the Arizona Cardinals. After almost winning the Super Bowl, you would think... the Cardinals would be taking steps forward in increasing their chances of returning and winning the whole thing? Well, that actually may not be the case. In about 24 hours time, the Cardinals have ... (more) Cards looking for new coordinators; advantage 49ers?
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Golden Nuggets: Is it next season yet?
Niners Nation — ... now if Jimmy Raye is going to work out. I don't see how he can magically be good all of the sudden but damned if I'm not hoping that he's got a few tricks up his sleeve. Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait like the rest of you. Until then here's the few links I've got, its not much but it should get you by for awhile. I know I say I'll update but I generally don't when I have... you know, nothing to update with. But I will if the opportunity arises. Samuel Lam takes a look at a potential draft pick. (MVN.com) And apparently Al Davis is open to the ...

49ers GM McCloughan says team has "Top 10" salary cap space
San Francisco 49ers Examiner — ... . There are a lot of options for the team. On defense, it brings along the same idea. The team is looking for a safety or a pass rusher. They can look into the draft for a great pass rusher like Texas ...

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49ers potential draft choices: The offensive tackles
mvn.com 2/10/2009 — For the 49ers, possibly their biggest concern entering the off-season is finding a player to save their weak offensive line. As you watched the 49ers this past season, all you saw was J.T. O'Sullivan on the dirt courtesy of a sack. Some of the blame can be pointed at the new offense and ...
49ers potential draft choice: Penn State DE Aaron Maybin
mvn.com 2/12/2009 — The 49ers could still be looking at a defensive end at this year's draft. Their need for a legit pass rusher could come at the hands of Texas DE Brian Orakpo or FSU DE Everette Brown . However, a sleeper could come from Penn State. DE Aaron Maybin has been up and down the draft charts for ...
49ers should not be too aggressive as free agency begins
mvn.com 2/26/2009 — In about nine hours from now, the 49ers will enter the free agent market with a lot of questions and very little answers. If the 49ers are going to improve in the holes they have right now, they need to be smart with the $25 million in cap space. They don't have to make a splash like they did ...
Who do the 49ers have and who do they need?
examiner.com 3/12/2009 — With the free agency signing period almost three weeks old, I want to take a look at which players the 49ers acquired and what kind of outlook the team has in store for them in the next coming weeks leading up to the NFL Draft.First, the 49ers took c...
2008 San Francisco 49ers: What Could Have Been
bleacherreport.com 12/24/2008 — 49ers' interim head coach Mike Singletary is not one to get into hypotheticals. He was recently quoted in one of the Mercury news articles that he doesn't look back on missed opportunities, but rather simply stated, he prefers to "move on".  ...
Coordinator signs 49ers contract
blog.pressdemocrat.com 1/29/2009 — The 49ers have signed a coordinator, all right.
Two big names the 49ers could get
mvn.com 3/5/2009 — With Terrell Owens' release last night, I started to think about the 49ers' acquisition of him. Then I remembered poor Jeff Garcia. Then there was poor Donovan McNabb. Then there's poor Tony Romo. Then I realized, umm... no . But in NFL news (now that I've recovered from the Kurt Warner ...
What about the Niners and the playoffs?
mvn.com 1/5/2009 — After watching the Wild Card playoff round, I just have say that it is going to be an exciting postseason. All four games displayed a lot of heart and desire from every team. But more importantly, it showed us 49ers fans what it will take for the ...
Saving money for the free agent market in SF
mvn.com 2/10/2009 — One of the biggest things the 49ers have to address this off-season is the salary cap issue. General manager Scot McCloughan mentioned that the 49ers would have a "Top 10" situation in terms of cap room. With that, the doors are wide open for the 49ers this off-season . Sometimes, it's hard to ...
Browns' Mangini hires assistant, mum on changesBoston.com -- Football news 2/4/2009
Cleveland coach Eric Mangini has hired former San Francisco assistant George Warhop as his offensive line coach but does not have much to say about what changes he plans with the Browns.
Oakland Raiders Trying to Avoid an Offseason RecessionBleacher Report - NFL 2/5/2009
On Feb. 27, the preseason begins. That is the date of the free agency signing period. It’s a time when drama reigns in the NFL. Some players will re-sign, others will change teams, and some will be cut unceremoniously. Every week there will be ...
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