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The Price of Admission

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Skeebers

OTAs are in the vicinity — around the corner, down the street, across the field, up the tree — somewhere out there. You can find them if so inclined. Not that your search will be rewarded, even if successful. Organized…

Tagged with: 49ers, Jim Harbaugh, John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan
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Shopping Spree

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Skeebers

The Rumor Mill has been spitting out a lot of juicy tidbits the past week, as the FA period nears. Big name cuts, trade scenarios real and ridiculous, and a promise from GM John Lynch that we fans should keep…

Tagged with: 49ers, Bruce Arians, Colin Kaepernick, John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan, Matt Schaub
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Extreme Makeover

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Skeebers

The 49ers have taken the term “cleaning house” to a level that would make an OCD housewife beam proudly. By the time Free Agency and the Draft have come and gone, the entire building will not have a clue who…

Tagged with: 49ers, Bill Walsh, Jed York, Jim Harbaugh, John Lynch, John Madden, Kyle Shanahan, Matt Millen, Norv Turner, Trent Baalke
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Camp Karaoke

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Skeebers

Another week closer to the start of the 2016 season. And, for the first time since 2009, there will be a QB competition to provide some drama to the exhibition games. Shaun Hill got the nod over Alex Smith in…

Tagged with: 49ers, Alex Smith, Blaine Gabbert, Colin Kaepernick, Mike Singletary, Shaun Hill
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Happy Talk Time

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Skeebers

Less than four weeks until Training Camp opens. Last year at this time, the players were excited about playing for Jim Tomsula. He was a lot easier on them in practices and meetings than his predecessor Jim Harbaugh. We all…

Tagged with: 49ers, Chip Kelly, Jim Harbaugh, Jim Tomsula
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Back to Work Week

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Skeebers

After an intense week of delusional therapy, the 49ers resume their fall from grace this week by traveling to Seattle to be squashed like a bug before returning home to be thoroughly thrashed by the Arizona Cardinals. At that point,…

Tagged with: Arizona Cardinals, Jed York, Jim Tomsula, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams
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Halftime Highlights

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Skeebers

Halfway through the season, the Niners have become the musical chairs franchise. QBs in, QBs out. RBs in, RBs out. CBs in, CBs out. TEs in, TEs out. RG and RT in and out and in and out. Apparently, our…

Rebuilt Retool

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Skeebers

49er spring practices are over and there’s six weeks left until Training Camp opens and puts an end to this disastrous 2015 offseason. Still plenty of time left for more disasters, though, so stay tuned. It will be interesting to…

Tagged with: 49ers, Alex Boone, Chip Kelly, Colin Kapernick, Erik Pears, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Marcus Martin, Trent Baalke
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Draft Bier

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Skeebers

Draft frenzy is in full swing these days. The Draft itself is quite enjoyable, but the pre-draft hoopla can be a bit taxing. If this sort of entertainment is not one’s cup of tea, it’s like living in a one…

Tagged with: Aldon Smith, Carlos Hyde, Darren Sharper, Jim Harbaugh, Jim Tomsula, Kendall Hunter, Navorro Bowman, San Francisco 49ers, Trent Baalke
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The Exodus

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Skeebers

The retirement of Patrick Willis on Monday was a big shock to 49er fans, but everything else this week has played out like expected. Anyone who could leave town, did. The team was unable to re-sign any of their free…

Tagged with: Anquan Boldin, Blaine Gabbert, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Joe Flacco, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers, Torrey Smith
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The Big Three

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Skeebers

Some 49er fans (and a few beat writers) are skeptical that the team will open up the offense this coming season, spreading it out and running 3-wide formations abundantly. After all, Trent Baalke just drafted a couple more big, bruising…

New Blood

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Skeebers

When the 49ers start the 2014 season, almost half the defense will be different than the one that started the 2013 season. DC Vic Fangio will have his biggest challenge since taking over the job in 2011. The team will…

Grumpelstiltskin

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Skeebers

It’s been two months now since the 2013 season ended, but it feels more like two years. This is either the longest, quietest offseason in memory, or it’s time to go see my dementia doctor. The Draft should be two…

Tagged with: Jim Harbaugh, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, Scot McCloughan, Trent Baalke
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Orlando Gazette

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Skeebers

49ers HC Jim Harbaugh says Frank Gore has three more good years left in his tank. He also says the team needs a 3rd WR who can get open and make plays. If this site endorsed sarcasm, we might reply,…

Tagged with: Bill Belichick, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Greg Roman, Ian Williams, Jim Harbaugh, Jon Baldwin, Kyle Williams, Michael Crabtree, Navorro Bowman, San Francisco 49ers
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Trading Places

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Skeebers

The 49ers threw themselves into the opening Free Agency scrum with vigor, swapping out departing SS Donte Whitner with SS Antoine Bethea, trading low round draft picks for backup QB Blaine Gabbert and reclamation project Olineman Jonathan Martin, and re-signing…

Table Scraps

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Skeebers

February bids us adieu today and you won’t catch me shedding any tears for this midget month. Condolences to all of you born in this end of the Zodiac squirt. Trust me, it explains everything that’s gone wrong in your…

Scouting Combine Week

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Skeebers

The NFL stirs back to life this week with the annual Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. We’ll be hearing about wingspan, 40 yard dash times, bench presses, Wonderlic scores, and a variety of other goofy measurements and drills — all designed…

19th Hole

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Skeebers

I’ve been coping with the desultory end to the 2013 season by gorging on a marathon session of the TV drama Dexter on Netflix. Watching our serial killer hero, the “Bay Harbor Butcher,” stab and dismember one bad guy after…

Tagged with: 2014 Sochi Olympics, Dexter, Pebble Beach Pro/Am, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady
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They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Skeebers

Glad that’s over with. 49er fans have been correct: the football season ended two weeks ago, when the two best teams in the NFL went 15 rounds in Seattle. This game was a true mismatched clunker. Before the game, Joe…

Tagged with: Denver Broncos, Joe Montana, Marshawn Lynch, Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tom Brady, Trent Baalke
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Mid Season Mumble

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Skeebers

We’re only half way through the 2013 season, but the AFC playoff teams are already mostly decided. New England, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Denver are practically shoo-ins. That leaves ONE wild card spot up for grabs. Wake me in…

Tagged with: Isaac Sopoaga, Jermaine Cunningham, San Francisco 49ers, Tank Carradine
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Alas, Poor Yorick

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Skeebers

Watching former 49er head coach Mike Nolan’s Atlanta defense get shredded Monday night by the Jets(!) and failing to protect the lead in the last two minutes of the game was a painful reminder that it was not so long…

Mezzanine Soup

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Skeebers

Some pretty good games on tap next weekend, as they say in the barroom lingo of life. The top ticket is Detroit at Green Bay, with 676 seats avaiable from a low of $100. For you tightwadders or fixed incomers,…

Tagged with: Alex Smith, BJ Daniels, JJ Watt, Joe Staley, John Skelton, Owen Marecic, San Francisco 49ers, Trent Baalke
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