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Mike Mayock Thinks 49ers Might Want to Consider Mark Sanchez

By Ryan WilsonFeb 10th 2009 – 5:15PM

On Friday I mentioned that the 49ers might not be inclined to use another top-10 draft pick on a junior quarterback four years after taking Alex Smith first overall, which means that USC's Mark Sanchez wouldn't be a consideration. Plus, it sounds like the team will try to re-work Smith's rookie contract in the hopes of...

San Francisco 24, New York (Jets) 14: Mike Singletary's Biggest Win Ever!

By Adam GretzDec 8th 2008 – 12:00AM

If San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary wants to have the "interim" label removed from his title, winning more games like this would certainly help the cause. The 49ers won their second straight on Sunday, and third in the past four games, handing the New York Jets a huge 24-14 loss.Shaun Hill had himself a day...

Jerod Mayo Played Every Defensive Snap for the Patriots On Sunday

By Adam GretzSep 10th 2008 – 12:01PM

As I recall, the Patriots opened some eyes during April's draft when they used the No. 10 overall pick -- acquired from San Francisco, I hope Joe Staley was worth it -- on Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo. Not that Mayo wasn't a legitimate first-round talent, and probably the best linebacker in the draft, it just seemed...

2008 Offensive Line Breakdowns: The Highly Competent

By Ryan DembinskyAug 12th 2008 – 10:36AM

While the offensive line might not represent a direct draft day decision for your roster, few areas of knowledge can offer a competitive advantage in fantasy football like having a good grasp of the various units of trench soldiers around the league. Over the course of the next couple weeks, I'll break down every NFL...

49ers Will Give Chilo Rachel a Chance to Win the Right Tackle Job

By Ryan WilsonMay 29th 2008 – 1:19PM

The 49ers had a number of needs heading into last month's draft, and apparently, they had designs on taking an offensive tackle on Day 1. Things didn't shake out that way -- every few picks, teams would trade up to select an o-linemen (even Duane Brown) -- and San Francisco ended up with defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer...

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