49ers Power Rankings: The 10 most important players for 2009
Niners Nation — ... I'd expect that later in the season, if at all this year.  So, if Sopoaga is going to be manning the LDE, he needs to step up and give this team a viable defensive threat opposite Justin Smith.  Whichever OLB is coming off the left side will need their defensive end occupying bodies.  Initially, Sopoaga better be that guy. There are obviously a lot of guys left off this list.  Guys like Nate Clements and Dre Bly are going to be important.  Moran Norris will be important to the success of Frank Gore.  ...

NFC West Roundtable: Offense
Field Gulls — ... drafting Frank Gore.  This will play an even bigger role in the offense of new offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye.  Coach Singletary has stated that he wants a bruising running game, as opposed to a light 'em up passing attack.  Most fans are hoping the offensive line has been solidified with recent additions because Frank the tank most definitely cannot make it happen all by himself.  One quiet offseason move that has made Gore quite happy is the return of fullback Moran Norris.  Norris was exiled with the entrance of Mike Martz, ...

Grading offense in the NFC West
Turf Show Times — ... Frank Gore.  This will play an even bigger role in the offense of new offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye.  Coach Singletary has stated that he wants a bruising running game, as opposed to a light 'em up passing attack.  Most fans are hoping the offensive line has been solidified with recent additions because Frank the tank most definitely cannot make it happen all by himself.  One quiet offseason move that has made Gore quite happy is the return of fullback Moran Norris.  Norris was exiled with the entrance of Mike Martz, but a ...

NFC West Position-by-Position: Offense
Niners Nation — ... drafting Frank Gore.  This will play an even bigger role in the offense of new offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye.  Coach Singletary has stated that he wants a bruising running game, as opposed to a light 'em up passing attack.  Most fans are hoping the offensive line has been solidified with recent additions because Frank the tank most definitely cannot make it happen all by himself.  One quiet offseason move that has made Gore quite happy is the return of fullback Moran Norris.  Norris was exiled with the entrance of Mike Martz, ...

Projecting the 49ers 53-man roster #1
Niners Nation — ... game and the second will come just before the final preseason game.  And don't forget that we'll have a practice squad projection coming soon as well.  It's only slightly more useful than projecting the 2010 draft in August 2009, but what are you gonna do, right?  Anyways, onto the projection. Offense QB (3): Shaun Hill, Alex Smith, Nate Davis RB (3): Frank Gore, Glen Coffee, Michael Robinson, Kory Sheets FB (1): Moran Norris WR (6): Isaac Bruce, Brandon Jones, ...

NFC West Position-by-Position: Entire Offense
Arizona Cardinals Community Blog - Fanster.com - Voice of the Cardinals — ... drafting Frank Gore.  This will play an even bigger role in the offense of new offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye.  Coach Singletary has stated that he wants a bruising running game, as opposed to a light 'em up passing attack.  Most fans are hoping the offensive line has been solidified with recent additions because Frank the tank most definitely cannot make it happen all by himself.  One quiet offseason move that has made Gore quite happy is the return of fullback Moran Norris.  Norris was exiled with the entrance of Mike Martz, ...

2009 49ers Training Camp: August 1 AM press conferences
Niners Nation — ... and moving your feet. That gets tiring, but in a game, in the fourth quarter, the fundamentals always come back. And the team which is most fundamentally sound is going to win at the end." On who stood out to him: "I’m not really looking on who is on defense or offense. I’m just trying to get 53 guys that will get up there consistently and do it. We had some guys who did okay, but today they were more or less understanding the drills." On when Moran Norris will be in camp: "Whenever his personal business is ...

2009 49ers Training Camp: Day 2 Recap
Niners Nation — ... One bit of good news was the return of Moran Norris.  Apparently he made an appearance at the end of practice, although I don't think he actually practiced.  Sounds like he'll be back in pads tomorrow. ...

2009 49ers Training Camp: AM practice update and picture time
Niners Nation — ... that aside from an ugly performance on one drill with veteran Marques Harris, Alex Boone has continued to look solid.  I'm getting really curious about seeing him in the first preseason game Josh Morgan continues to make some impressive plays.  I'm looking forward to checking him out tomorrow and into the preseason Shaun Hill ran the first team offense today and it sounds like he was pretty solid. An interesting little tidbit: Moran Norris was back practicing today, but Michael Robinson still ...

2009 49ers Training Camp: August 3 PM practice and my boy Jay Moore
Niners Nation — ... "Well, with our installation process, we have a couple of different personnel packages. That was one that we were initially wanted to make sure we got covered so we could play some two-back offense. And during the spring, the transition was very good. Then, coming into this training camp, we continued that process with the people we had here. The veteran guy, Moran Norris, arrived late yesterday, and he picked up this morning where he was this spring. That part of the development of it, to this point, has been good." ...

2009 49ers Training Camp: Oh yea, there was practice yesterday
Niners Nation — ... day or so. There were two practices yesterday, meaning we had a pair of reports from Barrows (AM practice and PM practice) and Maiocco (AM practice and PM practice).  Given the plethora of info, first I'll try and provide some of the highlights Injuries: Josh Morgan strained his neck in the morning but was back for the afternoon practice; Delanie Walker suffered a concussion and missed practice; RJF and Moran Norris were both back at practice today; Patrick Willis sat ...

Shaun Hill and Glenn Coffee to start Friday versus Denver
Niners Nation — ... idea. Elsewhere, there are some interesting starters.  Glen Coffee is getting the start at running back with Frank Gore sitting out the game.  At this point it's a good idea given how hard it sounds like Gore has been working in training camp.  No need to get him hurt. Isaac Bruce joins Gore on the sideline in what seems like a veteran courtesy.  David Baas and Michael Robinson remain out and it sounds like Moran Norris is out as well, with Zak Keasey getting the start at ...

NFL Network plays a cruel prank on yours truly
Niners Nation — ... go down for up to 8-10 weeks with a broken forearm (according to Mike Singletary - yesterday's transcript after the jump).  Keasey was no lock to make the roster, but his special teams prowess definitely helped his chances.  Singletary indicated Robinson remains day-to-day, but made no mention of Moran Norris.  No matter what, Miller is probably going to see quite a bit of playing time this week and beyond.  While a roster spot is far from guaranteed, Miller has been placed in a position to take a roster spot. ...

Projecting the 49ers 53-man roster #2
Niners Nation — ... 53-man roster and somebody would need to be cut.  At this point Crabtree is not included in this projection.  After the jump we discuss that impact among other things. Also, I've underlined new additions to the 53-man roster. Offense QB (3): Shaun Hill, Alex Smith, Nate Davis RB (4): Frank Gore, Glen Coffee, Michael Robinson, Kory Sheets FB (1): Moran Norris WR (6): Isaac Bruce, ...

Who do the 49ers axe? NFL roster cut-down date approaching
Niners Nation — ... will make it to the last roster cuts, so the only reason to hold onto Rentmeester is if Moran Norris won't play at all next Friday, you don't want Miller playing the whole game and you don't want to use ...

Projecting the 49ers 53-man Roster One Last Time
Niners Nation — ... Fooch Projection #1, Projection #2, and Projection #3. His most recent, the fourth, can be found here and here's what it looks like: Offense QB (3): Shaun Hill, Alex Smith, Nate Davis RB (4): Frank Gore, Glen Coffee, Michael Robinson, Kory Sheets FB (1): Moran Norris WR (6): Isaac Bruce ...

2009 San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster
Niners Nation — ... more as a resource that will either appear in Google searches, or if you do a search here at Niners Nation. Offense QB (3): Shaun Hill, Alex Smith, Nate Davis RB (3): Frank Gore, Glen Coffee, Michael Robinson FB (1): Moran Norris WR (6): Isaac ...

49ers Unofficial Official 2009 depth chart
Niners Nation — ... WR Isaac Bruce [Brandon Jones] Micheal Spurlock FB Moran Norris RB Frank ...

49ers-Seahawks: The World According to Madden
Niners Nation — ... , followed by a false start on second down from starting LT Joe Staley. The 49ers are 2nd and 14. The drive is saved by two underneath passes for a total of 16 yards to WR Josh Morgan and FB Moran Norris. ...

49ers 10 - Seahawks 3: Second thread
Niners Nation — ... had his huge TD run and is having a solid half, but other than that the offense is struggling again.  As I'm typing this Moran Norris just ran for 14 yards and a first down on a nice little change of pace play. ...

Seattle Seahawks 3 San Francisco 49ers 13
Field Gulls — ... 43 and turn that field position into three quick points. Moran Norris blasts through the middle for fifteen then the drive stalled. Seattle's rush defense is barely holding on. The Seahawks need a productive drive to, if nothing else, slow the ...

San Francisco 49ers 23 - Seattle Seahawks 10: Frank Gore is truly a one-man offense
Niners Nation — ... Moran Norris: Norris is a solid blocker, but he made some huge plays rushing and receiving today.  Norris quietly goes about his business, but that swing pass for the first down and the 14 yard rush later were big on that drive. ...

Don't Blame Craig Terrill
Field Gulls — ... , chipping and disrupting fullback Moran Norris and narrowing Gore's hole to a sliver. The linebackers overpursued and were out of position. ...

Craig Terrill Lifts Darryl Tapp's Sack
Field Gulls — ... mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} The first quarter ended quietly. Craig Terrill sacked Shaun Hill and forced San Francisco to start the second quarter punting. The Seahawks looked to be in it, and maybe if things had broken differently they would have been. But things didn't. Things broke in Matt Hasselbeck's body instead. Jimmy Raye dialed up a play-action pass to fullback Moran Norris. Deon Grant descended on it and tackled Norris in the ...

Aaron Curry Requests an Apology
Field Gulls — ... mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} The defender closest to the play is blamed. The player closest to the play is rarely at fault. San Francisco started their drive with an inside hand off to Moran Norris for fifteen. Seahawks fans might do it begrudgingly, but ...

49ers OC Jimmy Raye and mixing up the rushing attack
Niners Nation — ... we use and we’ve been more 21 personnel which is two backs, two wide receivers and a tight end, than we have been in the other personnel groups which leaves one back in the game and two tight ends and two wide receivers. So it’s a combination of personnel and it’s a combination of what we do in the game, in terms of what we think is best to win."   On how he would evaluate FB Moran Norris’s performance so far: ...

49ers-Falcons: The World According To Madden
Niners Nation — ... The 49ers set up at the 24, getting nothing on the first down run but Shaun Hill completes a pass to Josh Morgan for the first down on second down. 1st and 10 and it's Morgan again for a 12-yard gain over the middle. The game goes to the 2 minute warning, the 49ers on the 47 yard line. The next play is a pass broken up intended for WR Brandon Jones. On second down Glen Coffee gets a dumpoff and turns it into a first down. Moran Norris gets his pass broken up oin 1st down and on 2nd down another pass is broken up, bringing up the most crucial third ...