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Former 49ers Executive Scot McCloughan Hired by Seahawks

Former 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan has been hired by the Seattle Seahawks as a senior personnel executive, the team announced Tuesday. McCloughan, who was the central figure in the 49ers' personnel department from 2005 until he and the team mutually parted ways, will assist Seahawks general manager John...

Scot McCloughan Out as San Francisco GM, Team Confirms

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Scot McCloughan is no longer the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, team president Jed York (right) confirmed Monday. The official announcement comes five days after York and McCloughan parted ways, York said, in order to respect a mutual agreement between the two parties to remain mum. "I...

49ers, GM Scot McCloughan Part Ways

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers are cutting ties with their general manager, Scot McCloughan, over what has been described as a "personal matter" not related to team issues. Reached Thursday morning, McCloughan told FanHouse via text message, "I'm fine and moving forward." He would not elaborate...

There's Absolutely No Way Alex Smith Returns to 49ers as a Backup in 2009

Two weeks ago, Mike Martz Nolan named J.T. O'Sullivan the 49ers starting quarterback, which meant that Alex Smith, the first-overall pick of the 2005 draft, would start the season on the bench. Apparently, Smith, who seems like a swell guy, isn't very good at this quarterbacking thing, and consequently, he's been...

49ers Don't Regret Sending Patriots 2008 First-Round Pick for Right to Draft Joe Staley

During last year's draft, the San Francisco 49ers used the 11th-overall pick to select linebacker Patrick Willis. Willis would end up being the 2007 Defensive Rookie of the Year, but their other first-round pick, tackle Joe Staley, also had a solid rookie season, though nothing close to what Willis was able to accomplish....