Michael Crabtree: Start or Sit for Week 7?
midwestsportsfans.com 10/20/2009 — Just a couple of weeks ago it appeared like a realistic possibility that Michael Crabtree could sit out the entire 2009 seasons and re-enter the 2010 draft in one of the most ill-advised decisions ever. Now, as we head into Week 7, Michael Crabtree is a starting WR in the NFL. Amazing ...

And just like that, Michael Crabtree is a starter
sports.yahoo.com 10/22/2009 — Michael Crabtree (notes) , the 49ers rookie wide receiver who held out through training camp, preseason and the first month of the regular season, is being handed a starting job this Sunday against the Texans . Said head coach Mike Singletary:  ...

49ers fast-track Crabtree: Now the pressure’s on Shaun Hill
blogs.mercurynews.com 10/21/2009 — * Column (which includes some stats from a previous Hill blog) from today’s paper below… Also including a bit about Tom Cable and JaMarcus Russell… The more I think about the likelihood of Michael Crabtree getting fast-tracked right ...

Crabtree to make NFL debut at Houston
seattletimes.nwsource.com 10/14/2009 — Michael Crabtree will make his NFL debut in his home state as planned.

Michael Crabtree may start for 49ers on Sunday
contracostatimes.com 10/20/2009 — After an epic wait to get on the field, receiver Michael Crabtree apparently is making up for lost time. The recently signed 49ers receiver made such an impression during bye week workouts that he might start Sunday when the 49ers play on the road ...

How Crabtree can change the 49ers: Is it already happening?
blogs.mercurynews.com 10/31/2009 — Straight from this morning’s paper, with one bonus observation: -I went from the Warriors’ home-opener Wednesday night to the 49ers’ locker room Thursday, and couldn’t help but sense the similarity between two prized and famous ...

49ers update: Crabtree to start Sunday vs. Houston? Wow, that’s fast
blogs.mercurynews.com 10/20/2009 — It looks like Michael Crabtree will not only make his NFL debut Sunday in Houston–Matt Maiocco reports that Crabtree probably will be starting ahead of Josh Morgan and alongside Isaac Bruce. My goodness. I totally believe it because I believe ...

Michael Crabtree expected to start immediatley
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 10/20/2009 — So much for working 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree into the mix slowly.Josh Morgan was informed Monday that Crabtree will be taking his place in the starting lineup opposite Isaac Bruce, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.  Morgan stuck ...

The DeCon’s Week 7 Fantasy Football Picks
beargoggleson.com 10/22/2009 — There is a light load in the NFL with 6 teams on a bye, so there will undoubtedly be a lot of activity on your league’s waiver wire as people look to fill out their rosters. You should try to take advantage of this activity to either block your opponents who may be after someone [...]

MICHAEL CRABTREE MAY ALREADY BE A STARTER
bigleaguescrew.com 10/20/2009 — There are whispers coming out of San Francisco that Michael Crabtree may have won a starting job during the 49ers bye week. The first round receiver had just joined practices after signing his contract and was only penciled in to play on third downs. Apparently, he’s been a quick ...

Protecting Warner essential for Cards — NYDailyNews.com - Football 10/24/2009
Protecting quarterback Kurt Warner is the Cardinals' top priority against any opponent, but it takes on added importance against a team such as the Giants.

Celek is latest weapon to emerge for Philly — Redskins Insider 10/24/2009
Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin are big-time deep threats on the edge for quarterback Donovan McNabb. All-pro running back Brian Westbrook has been among the game's best all-around performers for some time. Now, ...

Chris J. Nelson's 2009 NFL Predictions: Week Seven — Bleacher Report - NFL 10/24/2009
Sorry about my lack of predictions for last week's games—my move and lack of internet prevented me from posting them in time. I ended up going 9-5, which is pretty meh. I'll do better this week though, I promise. Please don't hit me. Last week's ...

Warner & his weapons pose big threat — NY Post: Sports 10/25/2009
Coming off a game in which they didn’t blitz enough and applied little pressure to Drew Brees, the Giants know they must bring the heat against Kurt Warner, but also realize Warner is a tough guy to rattle. “He’s not going to crumble under any kind o...

Crabtree does 'heck of a job' in first NFL game — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 10/25/2009
- Michael Crabtree demonstrated his football smarts by picking up the offense quickly enough for the 49ers to start him at wide receiver in his first NFL game Sunday. The team's No. 1 draft pick also showed his fiduciary sense when he said, "It felt ...