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Rice (of course) and Craig among HOF finalists
http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2010/01/rice-of-course-and-craig-among-hof-finalists.html
Roger Craig, the first 1,000-1,000 player in NFL history, was named among 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame today.
From four to seven individuals will be elected into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 6. Obviously, Jerry Rice will be among the players elected. Craig and Rice are among five former 49ers players who made the list of finalists.
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Former 49ers:
Jerry Rice - Wide Receiver - 1985-2000 San Francisco 49ers, 2001-04 Oakland Raiders, 2004 Seattle Seahawks
Roger Craig - Running Back - 1983-1990 San Francisco 49ers, 1991 Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-93 Minnesota Vikings
Charles Haley - Defensive End/Linebacker - 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys
Richard Dent - Defensive End - 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles
Rickey Jackson - Linebacker - 1981-1993 New Orleans Saints, 1994-95 San Francisco 49ers
The other finalists are:
Tim Brown - Wide Receiver/Kick Returner - 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cris Carter - Wide Receiver - 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins
Don Coryell - Coach - 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers
Dermonti Dawson - Center - 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers
Russ Grimm - Guard - 1981-1991 Washington Redskins
Cortez Kennedy - Defensive Tackle - 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks
Dick LeBeau* - Cornerback - 1959-1972 Detroit Lions
Floyd Little* - Running Back - 1967-1975 Denver Broncos
John Randle - Defensive Tackle - 1990-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-03 Seattle Seahawks
Andre Reed - Wide Receiver - 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
Shannon Sharpe - Tight End - 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens
Emmitt Smith - Running Back - 1990-2002 Dallas Cowboys, 2003-04 Arizona Cardinals
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http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2010/01/rice-of-course-and-craig-among-hof-finalists.html
Roger Craig, the first 1,000-1,000 player in NFL history, was named among 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame today.
From four to seven individuals will be elected into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 6. Obviously, Jerry Rice will be among the players elected. Craig and Rice are among five former 49ers players who made the list of finalists.
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Former 49ers:
Jerry Rice - Wide Receiver - 1985-2000 San Francisco 49ers, 2001-04 Oakland Raiders, 2004 Seattle Seahawks
Roger Craig - Running Back - 1983-1990 San Francisco 49ers, 1991 Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-93 Minnesota Vikings
Charles Haley - Defensive End/Linebacker - 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys
Richard Dent - Defensive End - 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles
Rickey Jackson - Linebacker - 1981-1993 New Orleans Saints, 1994-95 San Francisco 49ers
The other finalists are:
Tim Brown - Wide Receiver/Kick Returner - 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cris Carter - Wide Receiver - 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins
Don Coryell - Coach - 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers
Dermonti Dawson - Center - 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers
Russ Grimm - Guard - 1981-1991 Washington Redskins
Cortez Kennedy - Defensive Tackle - 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks
Dick LeBeau* - Cornerback - 1959-1972 Detroit Lions
Floyd Little* - Running Back - 1967-1975 Denver Broncos
John Randle - Defensive Tackle - 1990-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-03 Seattle Seahawks
Andre Reed - Wide Receiver - 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
Shannon Sharpe - Tight End - 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens
Emmitt Smith - Running Back - 1990-2002 Dallas Cowboys, 2003-04 Arizona Cardinals
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you sir are a bonafide idiot. you know this is the internet where information can be obtained with the click of a button.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7448/career;_ylt=AsuFDRKh6QgGxZASHFZDCZP.uLYF
there is Josh Cribbs player page from yahoo where it will you that Cribbs has fumbled the ball 5 times in his career and lost 3.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7448/career;_ylt=AsuFDRKh6QgGxZASHFZDCZP.uLYF
there is Josh Cribbs player page from yahoo where it will you that Cribbs has fumbled the ball 5 times in his career and lost 3.
nfl.com
http://www.nfl.com/players/joshcribbs/careerstats?id=CRI120494
^^^ breaks it down-- rushing, receiving, punts, kicks
this year he had 2 receiving, 1 rushing, 1 kick, 2 punt
he has 8 tds on kick returns in his career, and 2 tds on punt returns...
out of 265 kick returns and 103 punt returns
and he only has 36 catches in his career. how is that much more valuable than the hall of fame returners i mentioned?
this was his best year with 20 catches and 135 yards for the season. 6.8 yards per catch.
not saying he isnt better than what we have, jus saying he isnt worth a high draft pick. the fumbles arent as bad as they look, most were recovered.
Josh Cribbs 4 offensive td's 10 returns for td's in 5 years
Dante Hall 9 offensive td's 12 return td's in 9 years
Desmond Howard 7 offensive td's 8 return td's in 11 years
you are highly delusional if you think either of hall or howard are HOF'ers...
and Cribbs value comes from his ability to run,catch and throw. aside from ronnie brown he is probably the best weapon in the wildcat in the nfl.
Dante Hall 9 offensive td's 12 return td's in 9 years
Desmond Howard 7 offensive td's 8 return td's in 11 years
you are highly delusional if you think either of hall or howard are HOF'ers...
and Cribbs value comes from his ability to run,catch and throw. aside from ronnie brown he is probably the best weapon in the wildcat in the nfl.
i say get him for a good price. maybe a 3rd and give them wr brandon jones plus hb michael robinson or even wr arnas batle..lol or if not 3rd and a 4rd... or 3rd and a 2rd from next years draft.. idk but we have to get him he will make it easier for the offence to be in good field position with his ability to p/r or k/r plus wildcat he could even help out gore...we need help in special teams so why not get the best guy that can help in that department.
I say Sing should hire his ass, 2008 Special Teams Coach of the Year...hell yeah, its what we need!
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April Interviewed
The special teams search continued today with Mike Singletary interviewing Bobby April in Orlando. April has coached in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New Orleans, St. Louis, and most recently, in Buffalo. He received Special Teams Coach of the Year honors in 2008 from Professional Kicking Services organization. The 49ers have also interviewed former special teams coach Larry Mac Duff.
Singletary is in Orlando for another engagement.
The 49ers also signed fullback Jehuu Caulcrick, who spent time last year on the Jets and Bucs practice squads. Caulcrick finished his career at Michighan State with 39 touchdowns, second most in school history.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ninerinsider/detail?blogid=45&entry_id=55158
April Interviewed
The special teams search continued today with Mike Singletary interviewing Bobby April in Orlando. April has coached in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New Orleans, St. Louis, and most recently, in Buffalo. He received Special Teams Coach of the Year honors in 2008 from Professional Kicking Services organization. The 49ers have also interviewed former special teams coach Larry Mac Duff.
Singletary is in Orlando for another engagement.
The 49ers also signed fullback Jehuu Caulcrick, who spent time last year on the Jets and Bucs practice squads. Caulcrick finished his career at Michighan State with 39 touchdowns, second most in school history.
49ers Reorganize Business Operations
http://www.49ers.com/news-and-event...erations/b417ccc0-7df1-4080-ac6c-b631b45cde9e
The San Francisco 49ers announced a reorganization of the team’s business operations in a move designed to streamline the organizational structure and emphasize team sponsorships and corporate sales. As part of the reorganization, the role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) has been eliminated. Andy Dolich, who served as the team’s COO for the past two years, will be leaving the team.
The team also announced that Jed York will assume the title of Chief Executive Officer as part of the reorganization. Dolich will aid York as a senior advisor while the team begins a nationwide search for a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), a new position that will report to York. Also reporting to York will be General Manager Scot McCloughan, Chief Financial Officer Larry MacNeil, and Executive Vice President of Football Administration Lal Heneghan.
During Dolich’s two years with the 49ers, he helped lead the effort to enhance the game day experience at Candlestick Park, improved customer service for our season ticket holders and built a ticket sales and service department that has been successful in attracting new fans to the stadium while retaining relationships with current season ticket holders.
“I want to thank Andy for the work he did to enhance the game day experience, heighten our overall marketing profile and build a strong business operations team for the future.” said CEO Jed York. “I wish Andy the best.”
As part of the reorganization, the team also announced that Director of Business Partnerships Pat Streko will be leaving the organization.
http://www.49ers.com/news-and-event...erations/b417ccc0-7df1-4080-ac6c-b631b45cde9e
The San Francisco 49ers announced a reorganization of the team’s business operations in a move designed to streamline the organizational structure and emphasize team sponsorships and corporate sales. As part of the reorganization, the role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) has been eliminated. Andy Dolich, who served as the team’s COO for the past two years, will be leaving the team.
The team also announced that Jed York will assume the title of Chief Executive Officer as part of the reorganization. Dolich will aid York as a senior advisor while the team begins a nationwide search for a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), a new position that will report to York. Also reporting to York will be General Manager Scot McCloughan, Chief Financial Officer Larry MacNeil, and Executive Vice President of Football Administration Lal Heneghan.
During Dolich’s two years with the 49ers, he helped lead the effort to enhance the game day experience at Candlestick Park, improved customer service for our season ticket holders and built a ticket sales and service department that has been successful in attracting new fans to the stadium while retaining relationships with current season ticket holders.
“I want to thank Andy for the work he did to enhance the game day experience, heighten our overall marketing profile and build a strong business operations team for the future.” said CEO Jed York. “I wish Andy the best.”
As part of the reorganization, the team also announced that Director of Business Partnerships Pat Streko will be leaving the organization.
Niners vs Broncos in London
Looks like the Halloween game next season will be played in London. The Niners are somehow going to be the home team for this one....looks like one less game at SF. I guess Jed York don't give a fuck about Candlestick anymore and just wants to go to Santa Clara.
http://www.nfl.com/international/story?id=09000d5d815bec19&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
The NFL's International Series of regular-season games will return to the United Kingdom in 2010 with the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Denver Broncos, the NFL announced Friday.
The game will be played on Sunday, Oct. 31 at Wembley Stadium in London at 1 p.m. ET . CBS will provide live television coverage in the United States.
The 49ers and Broncos are among the most decorated franchises in NFL history, combining for seven Super Bowl victories.
"For the past three years we have seen the extraordinary passion that exists for NFL football in the UK," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We want to continue to build on that passion by strengthening our ties to our existing UK fans and creating new ones."
The 49ers, five-time NFL champions, will take part in their second international regular-season game and first as the home team. One of the world's most popular NFL franchises, San Francisco faced the Arizona Cardinals on October 2, 2005 in Mexico City in the first international regular-season game in league history, helping attract a crowd of 103,467 to Azteca Stadium.
"The 49ers organization is excited to be part of the NFL's 2010 international schedule," said 49ers President and CEO Jed York. "London is a wonderful venue for two of the most storied franchises in NFL history to square off. The international games have been so well received that it will surely be an exciting experience for our players, coaches, staff and fans. We support the league's initiative to bring NFL games to the international stage, and look forward to playing in front of our fans in England."
The Broncos, two-time Super Bowl champions, played in seven international preseason American Bowl games, including in London in 1987. They return to the UK to play against the team they faced in Super Bowl XXIV in 1990.
"The Denver Broncos are honored to play in London against the 49ers as part of the NFL's International Series," said Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen. "Our organization has been fortunate to play in several American Bowls in previous years, including one in London, but to play a regular-season game overseas is truly special. It's a wonderful, historic opportunity for our franchise and will be an unforgettable experience for our players, coaches and fans. I'm excited for the game in London and am thrilled that the Broncos will be part of the NFL's continued international growth."
The NFL is continuing to explore the possibility of playing a second game in the UK in 2010.
Looks like the Halloween game next season will be played in London. The Niners are somehow going to be the home team for this one....looks like one less game at SF. I guess Jed York don't give a fuck about Candlestick anymore and just wants to go to Santa Clara.
http://www.nfl.com/international/story?id=09000d5d815bec19&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
The NFL's International Series of regular-season games will return to the United Kingdom in 2010 with the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Denver Broncos, the NFL announced Friday.
The game will be played on Sunday, Oct. 31 at Wembley Stadium in London at 1 p.m. ET . CBS will provide live television coverage in the United States.
The 49ers and Broncos are among the most decorated franchises in NFL history, combining for seven Super Bowl victories.
"For the past three years we have seen the extraordinary passion that exists for NFL football in the UK," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We want to continue to build on that passion by strengthening our ties to our existing UK fans and creating new ones."
The 49ers, five-time NFL champions, will take part in their second international regular-season game and first as the home team. One of the world's most popular NFL franchises, San Francisco faced the Arizona Cardinals on October 2, 2005 in Mexico City in the first international regular-season game in league history, helping attract a crowd of 103,467 to Azteca Stadium.
"The 49ers organization is excited to be part of the NFL's 2010 international schedule," said 49ers President and CEO Jed York. "London is a wonderful venue for two of the most storied franchises in NFL history to square off. The international games have been so well received that it will surely be an exciting experience for our players, coaches, staff and fans. We support the league's initiative to bring NFL games to the international stage, and look forward to playing in front of our fans in England."
The Broncos, two-time Super Bowl champions, played in seven international preseason American Bowl games, including in London in 1987. They return to the UK to play against the team they faced in Super Bowl XXIV in 1990.
"The Denver Broncos are honored to play in London against the 49ers as part of the NFL's International Series," said Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen. "Our organization has been fortunate to play in several American Bowls in previous years, including one in London, but to play a regular-season game overseas is truly special. It's a wonderful, historic opportunity for our franchise and will be an unforgettable experience for our players, coaches and fans. I'm excited for the game in London and am thrilled that the Broncos will be part of the NFL's continued international growth."
The NFL is continuing to explore the possibility of playing a second game in the UK in 2010.
its good business for the nfl and there actually are 49er fans in europe. i read a bunch of comments from people that were juiced over there about it.
its good for the nfl and for the teams on the larger scale, even tho the players probably dont enjoy it. they should at least be happy its london and not a shitty city.
its good for the nfl and for the teams on the larger scale, even tho the players probably dont enjoy it. they should at least be happy its london and not a shitty city.
Schottenheimer hired by 49ers
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4836901&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers have hired veteran NFL and college coach Kurt Schottenheimer as special teams coordinator
The 60-year-old Schottenheimer was out of football last season after working as the Green Bay Packers' secondary coach from 2006-08.
Niners head coach Mike Singletary also interviewed Bobby April, hired Thursday by the Philadelphia Eagles, and Larry Mac Duff.
After finishing 8-8, San Francisco declined to renew the contract of Al Everest, who took over the job from Mac Duff in 2007.
Upgrading the Niners' return game is among Singletary's offseason priorities after the team struggled in that area all season. The unit was last in the NFL in average punt return yardage and the San Francisco missed the playoffs for the seventh straight year.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4836901&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers have hired veteran NFL and college coach Kurt Schottenheimer as special teams coordinator
The 60-year-old Schottenheimer was out of football last season after working as the Green Bay Packers' secondary coach from 2006-08.
Niners head coach Mike Singletary also interviewed Bobby April, hired Thursday by the Philadelphia Eagles, and Larry Mac Duff.
After finishing 8-8, San Francisco declined to renew the contract of Al Everest, who took over the job from Mac Duff in 2007.
Upgrading the Niners' return game is among Singletary's offseason priorities after the team struggled in that area all season. The unit was last in the NFL in average punt return yardage and the San Francisco missed the playoffs for the seventh straight year.