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Lynch Review

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Skeebers — 63 Comments ↓

GM John Lynch has been a bit chirpy lately, and no wonder. When Jimmy Garoppolo fell into his lap last October, his job security skyrocketed. Without that bit of luck, the 49ers would have had to sign Kirk Cousins and…

Tagged with: 49ers, Adrian Colbert, Ahkello Witherspoon, Carlos Hyde, Jimmy Garoppolo, John Lynch, Kirk Cousins, Martin Mayhew, Reuben Foster, Solomon Thomas, Trent Taylor
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Good News, Bad News

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Skeebers

I suppose it’s time to crack open the door to the 2018 offseason. When we last viewed the 49ers, they were in the process of beating three playoff teams to close out the year on a five game winning streak.…

Tagged with: Jimmy Garoppolo, John Lynch, Reuben Foster, San Francisco 49ers, Tramaine Brock
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As the Alex Turns

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Skeebers

The first week of the 2018 offseason has passed quietly into history, taking with it all the nothingness of its existence. Although, to be fair, 1,063,462 persons around the globe croaked last week, so perhaps the week has significance to…

Tagged with: 49ers, Alex Smith, Jared Goff, Jimmy Garoppolo, Kansas City Chiefs, Kirk Cousins, Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson
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Divisional Round

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Skeebers

Defense trumped offense in the NFC Divisional round, while offense stomped defense in the AFC. It’s a strange year. The Jaguars were known for their defense during the season, but gave up 44 points to the 49ers in the next…

Tagged with: 49ers, Case Keenum, Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kyle Williams, Marcus Williams, Mike Tomlin, Nick Foles, Saints, Vikings
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View From the Bottom

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Skeebers

The 2017 NFL season is slipping by quickly and we’re down to our last six games. The 49ers have improved statistically from last year’s team, with the offense improving from somewhere near dead last to 23rd in the league. The…

Tagged with: Jimmy Garappolo, Reuben Foster, San Francisco 49ers, Solomon Thomas, Steve Young
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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…