Michael Crabtree's First Start Stops the Bleeding In More Ways Than One
sportsscribes.net 27 days ago — Many in the national media and almost everyone around San Francisco have been openly critical of rookie wide receiver Michael Crabtree's decision to hold-out for more money. Although I never grappled with the issue directly, I'm definitely and firmly in that group.

Rookie WR's should not be overlooked
xtremedynasty.blogspot.com 20 days ago — Fantasy Football has evolved. Ever hear someone say that a particular WR is due to breakout because it is his 3rd year in the league? That is a thing of the past. Rookie wideouts are contributing immediately. This season's receiving corp may end up being one of the best in fantasy history for ...

How Crabtree can change the 49ers: Is it already happening?
blogs.mercurynews.com 28 days ago — 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 ...

Week 9: Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em
sportsofboston.com 22 days ago — Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson, Steven Jackson, Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, Bernard Berrian, Braylon Edwards, Jerricho Cotchery, Visanthe Shiancoe, Dustin Keller. What do these players all have in common? They are all on their byes this week. Why do you care? Well, you don’t really, but ...

Crabtree tampering case is still moving forward
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 29 days ago — After 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree signed his rookie contract earlier this month, it was believed in some league circles that the tampering allegations made by the 49ers against the Jets would quietly disappear.And, by all appearances, they ...

League still investigating Crabtree tampering charge against Jets
sports.yahoo.com 28 days ago — Former San Francisco 49ers holdout Michael Crabtree (notes) is finally playing ball but an investigation into a possible tampering charge against the New York Jets is still underway, according to ProFootballTalk. Some folks seemed to think the ...

A Monster With the Head of a Lion and the Jacked-Up Knees of Owen Daniels
kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com 22 days ago — Matt Schaub: Hey man. I heard the news . Try not to get too bummed. You’ll bounce back, I know it. Owen Daniels: It sucks. And at the worst possible time too. Matt Schaub: Yeah, yeah, I know. We had finally climbed above .500 ...

Smith calls Crabtree
sfgate.com 26 days ago — Later in that drive, Crabtree extended his arms on a pass from Alex Smith and ended up tipping the ball, which strong safety Bob Sanders intercepted. In another first, Crabtree fumbled after catching a 2-yard pass from Smith in the third quarter. ...

Fantasy: Rookie WR's should not be overlooked
rootzoo.com 19 days ago — Rookie WR's hold value in seasonal leagues more so now then ever before....

Is Crabtree Hurting the 49ers?
ltsports.net 18 days ago — I just finished reading an article by Gregg Easterbrook on ESPN.com that suggested that Michael Crabtree could be a key reason why the Niners have been struggling to win lately. By reading his article, it only confirmed something that I believed about Crabtree prior to him signing with the ...

Panthers drop Cardinals to 1-3 at home (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 27 days ago
Carolina earned a measure of revenge in Arizona, even if the stakes weren't quite as high. Jake Delhomme, whose downward spiral began with a playoff loss at home against Arizona last season, threw a 50-yard touchdown pass before leaving with a ...

Smith calls Crabtree 'a real natural player' — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 26 days ago
Say this much about Michael Crabtree:The kid catches on fast. In his second NFL game, Crabtree led the 49ers in receiving with six catches for 81 yards. He also had his first dropped pass as a pro, failing to secure a ball in the...  ...

Smith didn't win, but quarterback's a step closer — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 26 days ago
One play on Sunday symbolized the 49ers' 18-14 loss to the Colts, and perhaps this tantalizing, erratic team as a whole. On a 3rd-and-13 late in the first half, Alex Smith took the snap as the play clock neared zero and threw to rookie Michael ...

NFL Fantasy Football Updates: Anthony Gonzalez Seeking Second Opinion — Bleacher Report - NFL 24 days ago
(Collie and Garcon have filled in admirably.) While it may still end up being worth the wait , all signs are pointing towards dropping Colts receiver Anthony Gonzalez . He hasn't played a single down since going down in week one and is now ...

Evaluating Lindsey's Vikings Predictions and Making More — Bleacher Report - NFL 23 days ago
If you are a Vikings fan you have to be enjoying this season as Minnesota sits atop the division with a 2 game lead, the Vikings have beaten the Packers twice and the team has suffered only one injury that has caused a key player to miss more than one ...