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February 2008
- NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents
  
  MSNBC | Feb 29, 08 12:23 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Free agents can mean the difference between a losing season and the Super Bowl. This year’s crop is wanting, but quality is available. Here’re 10 of the best: Patriot CB Asante Samuel: A playmaker Patriot WR Randy Moss: Stands pat? Bears LB Lance Briggs: Washington bound? Steelers OG Alan Faneca: Bear? Jet? Cardinal? Charger RB Michael Turner: In Tomlinson’s shadow More »
- Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class
  
  Associated Press | Feb 3, 08 4:55 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - What has been a rough season for the Washington Redskins got a little brighter yesterday when both Darrell Green and Art Monk were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports AP. New England linebacker Andre Tippett, San Diego/San Francisco defensive end Fred Dean, Minnesota/Denver tackle Gary Zimmerman and Kansas City cornerback Emmitt Thomas were also elected. More »
January 2008
- Nolan Nabs Martz to Run 49ers Offense
  
  San Francisco Chronicle | Jan 9, 08 10:16 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - San Francisco set the standard in 2007 for offensive moribundity, but that may change next year; the San Francisco Chronicle reports that coach Mike Nolan hired offensive whiz Mike Martz to revamp a unit that trailed the league in scoring and yards. In two seasons, Martz had coaxed the previously woeful Lions to respectability before his firing. More »
December 2007
- Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints
  
  Chicago Tribune | Dec 30, 07 6:00 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Chicago played spoiler for the second straight week, this time out-hustling New Orleans 33-25 despite gaining only 275 yards to the Saints' 413. The Bears' Devin Hester scored a record sixth kick return touchdown on the season and tacked on a TD reception in the win. Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the NFL single-season completions record, nailing three TD passes in a losing effort. In other action: More »
- Niners Victorious as Tampa Gears up for Playoffs
  
  Associated Press | Dec 23, 07 11:24 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The 49ers proved nearly not up to the task of dealing with Tampa's second string, as quarterback Jeff Garcia and many other starters were removed before the half, the AP reports. Still, SF did manage to eke out a 21-19 victory to win their second straight, as QB Shaun Hill threw for 123 yards and three TDs. In other NFL action: More »
- 49ers 3rd String Stymies Bengals
  
  San Francisco Chronicle | Dec 16, 07 5:41 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Cincinnati may have thought last night's game was in the bag: San Francisco sat in the dregs of the NFC, boasted one of the weakest offenses, and was starting its third-string quarterback. But Shaun Hill made the first start of his six NFL seasons count, going 21-for-28 to accumulate 197 yards and a 20-13 Niners victory, the Chronicle reports. More »
- Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss
  
  Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 2, 07 6:02 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Philadelphia Eagles, missing starting QB Donovan McNabb, nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback today after a 64-yard punt return by do-it-all running back Brian Westbrook. But Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu intercepted A.J. Feeley for the third time with seconds to go in the game sealing a 28-24 victory at Philadelphia, reports Philly.com. In other NFL action: More »
November 2007
- Skins Cough Up Ball, Game to Bucs, 19-13
  
  Associated Press | Nov 25, 07 9:30 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Washington's six turnovers were the difference in a sloppy loss to Tampa Bay, who lost scrappy gunslinger Jeff Garcia to a back injury for much of the game and gained only 15 yards in the second half. The Bucs defense also stopped Clinton Portis on fourth and inches on the Tampa Bay 5. In other NFC games: More »
- 49ers Get Nothing in 'Hawks Win
  
  San Jose Mercury News | Nov 13, 07 3:58 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The 49ers and Seahawks each had two turnovers in last night's matchup, and that was the only equal stat in an embarrassingly lopsided game. The Seahawks, who won 24-0, racked up twice as many yards and controlled the ball twice as long as the Niners, who had just one first down in the first half, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. More »
September 2007
- Clements' Coverage
  
  NFL | Sep 14, 07
  
  Pro Bowl cornerback Nate Clements was a marked man this off-season when his services became available at the start of free agency. The 49ers made quick work of getting him signed, sealed and delivered in San Francisco, and this season Clements will trade off every other week previewing the upcoming opponent in his column Clements' Coverage. We did some good things against Arizona, but we did some things that we also need to correct. There%u2019s always room for improvement but the most important thing was that we got the win. I just relaxed after the win and celebrating by taking it easy, but...
- 49ers Top Off Walsh Tribute with a W
  
  NFL | Sep 11, 07
  
  The 49ers prepared numerous ways to honor Hall of Fame legend Bill Walsh, who passed away at the end of July, during the season opener on Monday night, but sometimes carefully laid plans turn out even better than expected. The 49ers nail biting 20-17 thriller over the Arizona Cardinals put the icing on the cake on an already touching pregame and halftime tribute to Walsh. %u201CIt was nice to give back to a guy who really helped start this whole thing, my hat goes off to him and what he%u2019s done, and the legacy he%u2019s left behind,%u201D said defensive end Bryant Young who like the rest...
- 49ers Welcome Back Trio of Starters
  
  NFL | Sep 4, 07
  
  Since meeting and exchanging tips during the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, Frank Gore has truly come to admire and respect Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson. However, looking across the field last Thursday night and seeing that Tomlinson wasn%u2019t participating in the final preseason game either did nothing to appease the 49ers starting running back. %u201CWe talked about it and he told me not to worry about not playing in the preseason, but it%u2019s different when you can practice. I could understand better if I was practicing and my coaches wanted to hold me out of the game, but I was out...
July 2007
- Ex-49er Coach Bill Walsh Dies
  
  San Francisco Chronicle | Jul 31, 07 3:04 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Bill Walsh, the coach who led the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl championships in the 1980s, died of leukemia yesterday at the age of 75. During his decade-long tenure, Walsh won six National Football Conference division titles, transforming a club that had won only 10 games in 1987 into a football dynasty within three years. More »
- Ex 49-ers Coach Walsh Dies At 75
  
  Sports Illustrated | Jul 30, 07 7:02 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Bill Walsh, known as "The Genius" in football circles for leading the San Francisco 49ers to three NFL championships, has died. He was 75. Walsh, who had been in failing health in recent months, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2004. Walsh was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He leaves behind an indelible legacy on professional football as a coach, teacher and innovator. He took over a horrid San Francisco team in 1979 and turned it into a dominant team in the '80s. Under Walsh's leadership, the 49ers won three Super Bowl championships and six NFC West division titles. During his 10 seasons as coach, the 49ers went 102-63-1. Walsh died of leukemia at his home in Woodside, California, with family members by his side. More »