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Smith has fighting chance in 49ers' open QB competition
Smith has fighting chance in 49ers' open QB competition
In boxing, there is an age-old adage that contrasting styles make fights. The same axiom could be applied to the 49ers' quarterback competition between Alex Smith and Shaun Hill . As coach Mike Singletary and his staff evaluate the two candidates vying for the team's starting quarterback job, ...
Niners Nation sits down with 49ers President and Owner Jed York
Niners Nation sits down with 49ers President and Owner Jed York
ninersnation.com — I really don't think this needs a whole lot of introduction.  However, I will say that this... would not have been possible without the assistance of Bob Lange, the 49ers director of public relations and Ryan Moore, a media relations specialist who ... (more) Niners Nation sits down with 49ers President and Owner ...
49ers beat: Gore eager to try new approach
sfgate.com — The 49ers' running back implied as much Wednesday after practice. "With Martz, we were more finesse, throw... the ball deep, get outside," Gore said. "This is more running with my shoulders squared up, a lot of power, a lot of downhill plays." He's ... (more) 49ers beat: Gore eager to try new approach
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49ers.com — May 19, 2009 The San Francisco 49ers today announced this year s Family Day presented by the... San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate.com will be held at Candlestick Park on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., offering fans of all ages a FREE, ... (more) San Francisco 49ers
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Horse Tracks 6/15/09
The Mile High Report — ... signed his one-year RFA tender, and his agent is still working toward a longer contract with the team. SI - Father's Day book suggestions, plus Brett Favre, Tom Brady, more PK wasn't surprised to see Kyle Orton named Denver's starter, among his myriad Monday thoughts. FOX - 7 Points: Mangini knows he must start Quinn Ed Thompson expects Brady Quinn to start in Cleveland, and some big things out of Brad Cottam of the Chefs. NFL - Smith has fighting chance in 49ers' open QB competition Bucky Brooks thinks ...

Golden Nuggets: A mish mash of news for June 16, 2009
Niners Nation — ... speed is slowed by demands of playbook (Maiocco) Summer break beginning for 49ers (Barrows) Former 49ers together again in Denver (Barrows) 49ers Practice After Weekend Break (49ers.com) Huge Turnout at 49ers Family Day (49ers.com) Silicon Valley meets Notre Dame in design shaping up for new 49ers stadium (SJ Mercury News) Falcons sign old 49er friend OL Jeremy Newberry (SJ Mercury News) Smith has fighting chance in 49ers' open QB competition (NFL.com) Sando ...

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