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BACK 2 DA NINERZ BIZNEZZ
Many have asked about tackle Jonas Jennings's excused absence from the beginning of the offseason program, which started Monday. Jennings has a serious family issue and his absence has nothing to do with his recovery from ankle surgery or is an indication that Jennings is on the outs with the team.
Others asked about the prospect of signing free-agent linebacker Takeo Spikes, who visited the team last week. Spikes is recovering from shoulder surgery and was released after failing his physical with the Eagles. The 49ers might be waiting to see how the 31-year-old recovers from his shoulder problems.
Coach Mike Nolan was on KNBR with Tom Tolbert and Ralph Barbieri Tuesday afternoon and then was in studio with the NFL Network's Total Access with Rich Eisen, Jamie Dukes and Rod Woodson. There's no specific reason for the media blitz, however, Nolan had some interesting things to say. On KNBR, Nolan said:
-Alex Smith and Shaun Hill will trade days with the starting offense when organized team activities in June begin and then in training camp in July. Nolan also said he was excited about third quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan and compared him to Hill as a player, but doesn't believe he will break into the starting competition.
"The primary focus is going to be on Alex and Shaun," Nolan said.
-On losing Marques Douglas to the Buccaneers in free agency, Nolan said that he didn't want to sink too much money into one defensive-end position after the team signed Justin Smith to a six-year, $45 million contract with $20 million in guarantees. Also Nolan mentioned the development of Ray McDonald as a player who might have stagnated had Douglas re-signed. But Nolan, who goes back with Douglas to their days in Baltimore, said he would miss Douglas's gritty play and leadership abilities.
-Tolbert asked about tight end Vernon Davis's fluidity in his routes and how it compared to premier tight ends Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates. Nolan admitted he's not as smooth as those players. "He's a wild horse kind of player rather than a polished tight end," Nolan said of Davis. He also said Davis still has a lot to learn, but said he was better after the catch than Gates and Gonzalez. In terms of blocking, Nolan said that Davis is better than the other two "could ever dream of being."
-If the 49ers hadn't taken Patrick Willis with the 11th pick in last year's draft, Nolan intimated the team would have chosen Dwayne Bowe, who went with the 23rd pick to Kansas City. The big LSU receiver finished his rookie season with 70 catches for 956 yards and five scores.
NFL Network:
-Nolan fit in well on the set and television could be a career for him if he gives up coaching.
-About the running game and new offensive coordinator Mike Martz, Nolan mentioned that Marshall Faulk won Player of the Year honors with Martz and so did Kurt Warner, causing Nolan to say, "(Martz's) biggest strength is his ability to use his players."
-Many have questioned the wisdom of starting Alex Smith his rookie year. Nolan said he talked to Peyton Manning and Troy Aikman about it and they told him to get Smith in there. Nolan also appeared back in Smith's corner, mentioning twice that the 49ers' record was 7-5 in Smith's last 12 starts.
Nolan's Media Blitz
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ninerinsider/detail?blogid=45&entry_id=25075Many have asked about tackle Jonas Jennings's excused absence from the beginning of the offseason program, which started Monday. Jennings has a serious family issue and his absence has nothing to do with his recovery from ankle surgery or is an indication that Jennings is on the outs with the team.
Others asked about the prospect of signing free-agent linebacker Takeo Spikes, who visited the team last week. Spikes is recovering from shoulder surgery and was released after failing his physical with the Eagles. The 49ers might be waiting to see how the 31-year-old recovers from his shoulder problems.
Coach Mike Nolan was on KNBR with Tom Tolbert and Ralph Barbieri Tuesday afternoon and then was in studio with the NFL Network's Total Access with Rich Eisen, Jamie Dukes and Rod Woodson. There's no specific reason for the media blitz, however, Nolan had some interesting things to say. On KNBR, Nolan said:
-Alex Smith and Shaun Hill will trade days with the starting offense when organized team activities in June begin and then in training camp in July. Nolan also said he was excited about third quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan and compared him to Hill as a player, but doesn't believe he will break into the starting competition.
"The primary focus is going to be on Alex and Shaun," Nolan said.
-On losing Marques Douglas to the Buccaneers in free agency, Nolan said that he didn't want to sink too much money into one defensive-end position after the team signed Justin Smith to a six-year, $45 million contract with $20 million in guarantees. Also Nolan mentioned the development of Ray McDonald as a player who might have stagnated had Douglas re-signed. But Nolan, who goes back with Douglas to their days in Baltimore, said he would miss Douglas's gritty play and leadership abilities.
-Tolbert asked about tight end Vernon Davis's fluidity in his routes and how it compared to premier tight ends Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates. Nolan admitted he's not as smooth as those players. "He's a wild horse kind of player rather than a polished tight end," Nolan said of Davis. He also said Davis still has a lot to learn, but said he was better after the catch than Gates and Gonzalez. In terms of blocking, Nolan said that Davis is better than the other two "could ever dream of being."
-If the 49ers hadn't taken Patrick Willis with the 11th pick in last year's draft, Nolan intimated the team would have chosen Dwayne Bowe, who went with the 23rd pick to Kansas City. The big LSU receiver finished his rookie season with 70 catches for 956 yards and five scores.
NFL Network:
-Nolan fit in well on the set and television could be a career for him if he gives up coaching.
-About the running game and new offensive coordinator Mike Martz, Nolan mentioned that Marshall Faulk won Player of the Year honors with Martz and so did Kurt Warner, causing Nolan to say, "(Martz's) biggest strength is his ability to use his players."
-Many have questioned the wisdom of starting Alex Smith his rookie year. Nolan said he talked to Peyton Manning and Troy Aikman about it and they told him to get Smith in there. Nolan also appeared back in Smith's corner, mentioning twice that the 49ers' record was 7-5 in Smith's last 12 starts.
SMH.... Mike Nolan is going be a comedian after he gets fired from the Niners. The only good thing about Davis (right now) is his speed... that's it. His name shouldn't even be mentioned with Gates and Gonzalez (yet). What's Mike been smokin' on? That paragraph is too funny.... He'll probably improve in Martz' offense but he's got ways to go before being mentioned with the Gates and Gonzalez' of the NFL. Winslow is better than Davis right now.
SEE YOU DURING PRESEASON 
LOL@ MIKE MARTZ PRAISING ALEX SMITH WHEN YOUR #1 OVERALL DRAFT PICK QB IS A TOTAL BUST.
LOL@ THE NINERS RELEASING JERRY RICE,THE GREATEST NINER EVER LIKE A PIECE OF GARBAGE WHEN HE STILL HAD PRO-BOWL SEASONS AHEAD OF HIM.
LOL@ THEM DOING THE SAME WITH RONNIE LOTT
LOL@ THEM SHITTING ON JOE MONTANA-NOTICE THE PATTERN HERE?
LOL@ YOUR TEAM BEING IN THE BOTTOM 5 OF OF LOSINGEST TEAMS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS RIGHT THERE WITH THE RAIDERS BUT HAVING THE NERVE TO TALK SHIT.
LOL@ LETTING T.O GO
LOL@ LETTING JEFF GARCIA GO
LOL@ THE FACT THAT SF DOESN'T CARE IF YALL LEAVE
LOL@ "FAITHFUL" FAITHFUL TO WHAT? SUB .500 FOOTBALL?
WE CAN GO BACK AND FORTH AS LONG AS YOU'D LIKE.
LMAOOOOOOOOOOO AT THE 9ERS.
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LOL@ Al Davis really being y'all's head coach!
LOL@ Raiders pickin up all our used plares.
LOL@ Kwame Harris
LOL@ Your team being AT the bottom of the bottom 5 over the past 5 seasons.
LOL@ Commitment to Excellence... wtf y'all excellent at? Losing games?!?!
LOL@ Getting mollywhopped by us the last time we played.
LOL@ Having to overpay players cause they don't wanna come play for you guys.
LOL@ Randy Moss going from 2 touchdowns to 23 touchdowns.
LOL@ Your 300lb QB playing as center between Robert Gallery and Kwame Harris.
LOL@ your sorry ass franchise.
LOL@ Raiders pickin up all our used plares.
LOL@ Kwame Harris
LOL@ Your team being AT the bottom of the bottom 5 over the past 5 seasons.
LOL@ Commitment to Excellence... wtf y'all excellent at? Losing games?!?!
LOL@ Getting mollywhopped by us the last time we played.
LOL@ Having to overpay players cause they don't wanna come play for you guys.
LOL@ Randy Moss going from 2 touchdowns to 23 touchdowns.
LOL@ Your 300lb QB playing as center between Robert Gallery and Kwame Harris.
LOL@ your sorry ass franchise.
The Funny thing is, When Alex Smith had Antonio Bryant, HE WAS DOGGONE ACCURATE, when Bryant Left, he had nobody. People say there was always VD, but then Smith Got injured. Let everyone be healthy, let all things fall in place. If there is any potential in Alex Smith, it was in his Games Playing Against Seattle 2 Seasons Ago. Healthy, having a Good WR, A great OL, and a Great Running Game.
Bruce will be wearing #88 while Johnson will be wearing #82. Good news to anyone who ever bought an Eric Johnson jersey. You jersey is back in fashion.
A few players have also changed their numbers. Thomas Clayton has gone from 35 to 33. Joe Cohen has gone from 67 to 76. Dominique Zeigler has gone from 15 to 17.
A few players have also changed their numbers. Thomas Clayton has gone from 35 to 33. Joe Cohen has gone from 67 to 76. Dominique Zeigler has gone from 15 to 17.
Off-Season Program Gets Going
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The halls at the 49ers team headquarters in Santa Clara are quiet no more as the vast majority of the current 64 man-roster adjourned at the facility on Monday for the start of the 14-week off-season strength and conditioning program.
The workouts kicked off with each of the three workout groups hearing from head coach Mike Nolan, head strength coach Duane Carlisle, and head trainer Jeff Ferguson. The players were also introduced to the team’s nutrionist and massage therapist.
“We wanted to make sure that everyone was on the same page with our expectations and goals,” said Carlisle. “I think it gave the guys a real clear understanding of where we are trying to go. They are the center of a wheel and we as coaches, nutritionists, trainers, massage therapists are the spokes. We are here to help and service the athlete so they feel that they are part of a comprehensive program that will address of their needs.”
Following the short meeting, the players were put through a functional movement test by Carlisle, Ferguson and their staffs.
“These tests allow us to identify any red flags and uncover any areas that guys might not be aware of such as any muscle imbalances between their right or left side,” said Carlisle. “We can identify those areas and then put together a post-workout program that addresses those needs.”
Linebacker Manny Lawson already knew ahead of the test that he’s still got some work to do in rehabbing his knee, but he appreciated having an overview of the rest of his body.
“We took some pre-tests on stability that showed us what our strong suits are and what our weak points might be and then we’ll go from there,” said Lawson. “Now it’s about working to make our weak points be strong suits.”
Lawson took part in the early 7AM workout which also included a few newcomers in J.T. O’Sullivan, Justin Smith and Dontarrious Thomas.
“I never left here and so I’ve mainly been here in my solitude doing my rehab, but you grow real close to the guys and you miss them. You call them all the time, but you don’t get that satisfaction until you get to actually see them, so it’s great to be back,” said Lawson. “We’ve got some new guys who we are meeting too and so it’s a chance for us to learn a little about them, see their work ethic and then start building that camaraderie with them as well.”
Thomas, a fifth-year free agent pickup out of Minnesota, said his first day felt like he was re-living his rookie year.
"I was kind of nervous, and didn’t really know where to go,” said Thomas. “All the guys have been really cool so far and it was a good chance to meet Coach Nolan for the first time. I think just getting familiar with everything today was a big step for me. I’m glad to have the first day out of the way and I’m looking forward to being part of this program from here on out.”
New players also popped up in the other two groups, including return specialist Allen Rossum and wide receiver Bryant Johnson.
“It went well,” said Rossum. “I’ve been working out since February, but I might be a little sore later because there were some new exercises for me and some new stretches. I’ll need to get into a routine so that it will flow a little better, but it was a great first day. Everything went well.”
Regardless of their longevity with the team, Carlisle expected a top performance in each and every player’s workout.
“One of the things Coach Nolan is stressing is one play at a time so we are going to reinforce that message into each and every one of our workouts and make sure the guys know it’s one workout at a time,” said Carlisle. “We need to maximize the opportunity and work as hard as we possibly can to get the most out of every single workout. That’s how we’ll get better. So, for this first day, the guys had an awesome workout. They came back ready and they were receptive to everything and they worked hard.”
Notes: Isaac Bruce and Walt Harris are not expected to participate in the majority of the 49ers off-season program as they follow their own long-time training routines. Jonas Jennings is also not expected to be here for all of the workouts due to personal reasons.
A few players were absent on Monday, but they are expected to take part in the majority of the program including Nate Clements (expected in on Wednesday), Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Zak Keasey, Ray McDonald, Jay Moore and Michael Robinson.
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The halls at the 49ers team headquarters in Santa Clara are quiet no more as the vast majority of the current 64 man-roster adjourned at the facility on Monday for the start of the 14-week off-season strength and conditioning program.
The workouts kicked off with each of the three workout groups hearing from head coach Mike Nolan, head strength coach Duane Carlisle, and head trainer Jeff Ferguson. The players were also introduced to the team’s nutrionist and massage therapist.
“We wanted to make sure that everyone was on the same page with our expectations and goals,” said Carlisle. “I think it gave the guys a real clear understanding of where we are trying to go. They are the center of a wheel and we as coaches, nutritionists, trainers, massage therapists are the spokes. We are here to help and service the athlete so they feel that they are part of a comprehensive program that will address of their needs.”
Following the short meeting, the players were put through a functional movement test by Carlisle, Ferguson and their staffs.
“These tests allow us to identify any red flags and uncover any areas that guys might not be aware of such as any muscle imbalances between their right or left side,” said Carlisle. “We can identify those areas and then put together a post-workout program that addresses those needs.”
Linebacker Manny Lawson already knew ahead of the test that he’s still got some work to do in rehabbing his knee, but he appreciated having an overview of the rest of his body.
“We took some pre-tests on stability that showed us what our strong suits are and what our weak points might be and then we’ll go from there,” said Lawson. “Now it’s about working to make our weak points be strong suits.”
Lawson took part in the early 7AM workout which also included a few newcomers in J.T. O’Sullivan, Justin Smith and Dontarrious Thomas.
“I never left here and so I’ve mainly been here in my solitude doing my rehab, but you grow real close to the guys and you miss them. You call them all the time, but you don’t get that satisfaction until you get to actually see them, so it’s great to be back,” said Lawson. “We’ve got some new guys who we are meeting too and so it’s a chance for us to learn a little about them, see their work ethic and then start building that camaraderie with them as well.”
Thomas, a fifth-year free agent pickup out of Minnesota, said his first day felt like he was re-living his rookie year.
"I was kind of nervous, and didn’t really know where to go,” said Thomas. “All the guys have been really cool so far and it was a good chance to meet Coach Nolan for the first time. I think just getting familiar with everything today was a big step for me. I’m glad to have the first day out of the way and I’m looking forward to being part of this program from here on out.”
New players also popped up in the other two groups, including return specialist Allen Rossum and wide receiver Bryant Johnson.
“It went well,” said Rossum. “I’ve been working out since February, but I might be a little sore later because there were some new exercises for me and some new stretches. I’ll need to get into a routine so that it will flow a little better, but it was a great first day. Everything went well.”
Regardless of their longevity with the team, Carlisle expected a top performance in each and every player’s workout.
“One of the things Coach Nolan is stressing is one play at a time so we are going to reinforce that message into each and every one of our workouts and make sure the guys know it’s one workout at a time,” said Carlisle. “We need to maximize the opportunity and work as hard as we possibly can to get the most out of every single workout. That’s how we’ll get better. So, for this first day, the guys had an awesome workout. They came back ready and they were receptive to everything and they worked hard.”
Notes: Isaac Bruce and Walt Harris are not expected to participate in the majority of the 49ers off-season program as they follow their own long-time training routines. Jonas Jennings is also not expected to be here for all of the workouts due to personal reasons.
A few players were absent on Monday, but they are expected to take part in the majority of the program including Nate Clements (expected in on Wednesday), Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Zak Keasey, Ray McDonald, Jay Moore and Michael Robinson.