blog.pressdemocrat.com - 1/7/2009
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The 49ers were pretty good statistically against the run this season, as they tied for 13 th in the league in yards rushing allowed per game. They were eighth in the league in rushing average, surrendering just 3.8 yards per rushing attempt.
blog.pressdemocrat.com - 1/8/2009
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blog.pressdemocrat.com —
Tom Rathman has accepted the 49ers' offer to
take over as the club's running backs coach, he...
confirmed just moments ago as he was leaving Alameda after clearing out his belongings at the Raiders' complex.
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Rathman accepts 49ers' offer
sacbee.com - 1/2/2009
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sacbee.com —
Ted Tollner might not see it this way,
but the decision to allow the incoming offensive coordinator...
to pick his own quarterbacks coach is a wise one. The move was done with continuity in mind. That is, the incoming OC brings an apprentice with him. ...
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49ers aiming for continuity
mercurynews.com - 1/10/2009
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mercurynews.com —
Team officials said they remain focused on starting
construction of a new $854 million stadium next year,...
but acknowledged the economy and other factors 'are making hitting our target more difficult.' Share your thoughts about stadium
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Economy slows 49ers' stadium plans; could it lead to ...
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Around the NFC West: Haslett interviewed
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat looks at the 49ers' run defense in 2008. He credits the cornerbacks' strong run support for limiting runs around the edges. ...
Golden Nuggets: Take you time, Singletary. I'll be asleep.
Niners Nation —
... like a week so once again, I can wake up and have an OC decision made awaiting me. It worked with the firing of Martz, who knows maybe me sleeping will get us a good 'un. Anyway, here's your links for this morning--enjoy.
Still no interviews for OC but a name has surfaced. (PressDemocrat.com)
Here's more on that. I suppose its a good thing its taking awhile, not jumping to conclusions and making mistakes. (SFGate.com)
Maiocco takes a look at how the 49ers did at stopping the run. (PressDemocrat.com)
I'm hesistant to post ...
Statistical Review of the 2008 San Francisco 49ers: III. Defense and Special Teams
Niners Nation —
... probably not news to you that the Niners lack a pass rush. It probably is news to you that their ASR was worse than their actual sack rate (5.2%), meaning that their sacks in 2008 were easier than the league average in terms of opponent, down, and distance.
In terms of directional running performance, below is a diagram showing how well the front 7 executed, and what percentage of running plays were called against them, in each direction:
Supporting the opinions of others, Franklin had a good year stopping runs up the middle. ...
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