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Week 17: 49ers vs. Redskins Preview & Discussion Thread
Week 17: 49ers vs. Redskins Preview & Discussion Thread
As these two non-playoff teams meet, you would think that this game doesn't have much meaning. But in fact, this game may be the most important game for both the Redskins and the 49ers. Redskins head coach Jim Zorn is going to have to prove that he is the man for the job. Even though his team ...
Singletary wows team officials in meeting; wanted for 2009
sacbee.com — It's not official yet. But it's getting pretty darn close. Barring some unforeseen event, Mike Singletary will be the 49ers head coach in 2009, perhaps as soon as the Monday after the team's finale against the Redskins, according to a source close to ... (more) Singletary wows team officials in meeting; wanted for 2009
Singletary meets with 49ers officials about future
msn.foxsports.com — Mike Singletary has been a remarkable short-term solution to the San Francisco 49ers' woes. With each passing week, the interim coach is looking more like the long-term fix as well. (more) Singletary meets with 49ers officials about future
Singletary named coach after 49ers win
sfgate.com — "I am very excited and humbled to be the head coach," Singletary said Sunday in his postgame address, with his wife Kim and five children watching. "Very humbled." The day began with the announcement that Jed York, 27-year-old son of owners John and ... (more) Singletary named coach after 49ers win
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Golden Nuggets: And so it ends...
Niners Nation — ... Gore and Clinton Portis have a lot of respect for eachother. (SacBee.com) We started the season healthy, and we're ending the season mostly healthy. This is good. (SacBee.com) Singletary wont start Goldson who should be available to play even though he really has an urge to let him. (SacBee.com) Singletary wants more out of his pass rushers, and I believe he'll get it out of them next season. (MercuryNews.com) We've got a short preview from Samuel Lam over at Mining the Gold Rush. (MVN.com) Wow uh... I ...

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Image: Newscom. Apparently “ throwback ” means lip hair to the San Francisco 49ers . In their upcoming game against the Redskins this weekend, they will not only wear the old 49er uniforms , but they will also grow mustaches for the game. A little Ron Burgundy action ...
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