The Red Zone Report

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In the News: Ike, Beanie, VY, and plenty more

I don’t think anyone needs much reminding, but today is the 7th anniversary of a day that many, many people would like to forget about. Not everyone’s a praying person, but at least take a minute to think about those who were lost, and those who lost someone. At the same time, put [...]

Could J.T. O’Sullivan really be the 49ers’ starting QB? Sad but true for Niners fans

When San Francisco 49ers camp opened not even two weeks ago, J.T. O’Sullivan was the odd-man out in the battle for the starting job, apparently leaving Alex Smith and Shaun Hill as the only two participants. That made sense, as O’Sullivan was partly only signed by the club because he had worked with new offensive coordinator [...]

Smith likely the early leader for 49ers’ starting QB job

The competition for the San Francisco 49ers' starting QB job is wide open heading into training camp, but Alex Smith might have the inside track on making the job his once and for all, Matt Severance says.

Important season looms for Niners, Nolan

New writer Jake Keyes gives his take on the 2008 San Francisco 49ers and the crucial season that looms ahead for the team and for head coach Mike Nolan.

No Freakin’ Clue: NFC had a different meaning in 2007

  At the start of the 2007 NFL season, it was clear that the NFC was the weaker of the 2 divisions.  Well, it seemed clear then.  The New England Patriots had justed added a slew of free agents to their already talent-laden line-up, the Indianapolis Colts had just come off QB Peyton Manning’s first championship season and [...]