Jim Harbaugh

Jason La Canfora is reporting that the Browns have traded QB Colt McCoy to the 49ers. La Canfora adds that the Browns will receive a “late-round pick” for McCoy. The Browns have dealt QB Colt McCoy to the 49ers. Another QB on the move — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) April 1, 2013 ESPN’s Adam Schefter [...]

DaShon Goldson Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee mentions that the 49ers do not intend to use the franchise tag this offseason, which means that S Dashon Goldson will likely test the free agent market. The franchise tag would cost the 49ers roughly around $8.16 million to tag Goldson for a second consecutive offseason. Goldson has [...]

CSN Bay Area reports that various league sources have informed them that the 49ers are leaning toward not using their franchise tag on S Dashon Goldson for the second consecutive season. When asked about the team’s plan to use the franchise tag, GM Trent Baalke had this to say: “(I) don’t have an answer for that. Whether we use the tag [...]

Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area writes that there’s “little question” that retaining FS Dashon Goldson is the 49ers top priority this offseason. “He’s somebody that I think you reward,” said head coach Jim Harbaugh. “You know he’s out there, and opposing offenses know that he’s out there. He tackles and does everything that you’d want a safety to do. [...]

49ers Jim Harbaugh announced that David Akers will remain the team’s kicker despite missing a field goal against the Falcons. (NFLTR) Bengals Bengals may look to the draft to find a backup quarterback for next season. (NFLTR) Browns Browns CEO Joe Banner mentioned that he viewed hiring Chip Kelly as their HC as too big of a “gamble.” (Sports [...]

49ers WR Randy Moss wasn’t willing to say whether or not he’s prepared to retire after the season, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. “We’ll know once the season’s over, bro,” said Moss on Friday. Head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned that he would like Moss to return next season and hopes that the feeling is reciprocal, per Eric Branch. [...]

49ers Head coach Jim Harbaugh would not reveal the results of yesterday’s MRI for DL Justin Smith. (Matt Maiocco) Head coach Jim Harbaugh is not planning on changing kickers “at this time“. (Rob Kroichick) DL Justin Smith is expected to practice this week after sustaining an elbow injury. (Matt Borrows) Bears RB Kahlil Bell will [...]

Jim Harbaugh mentioned on Tuesday that he expects Justin Smith to practice this week. “I expect we’ll see the Cowboy,” said Harbaugh, via Sacramento Bee. “Knowing what I know of Justin Smith and the situation, yeah, I think the Cowboy’s going to be saddled up. … Ropin’ and ridin’!“ This is at least a positive sign [...]

Brandon Jacobs reportedly mentioned that the only team that would consider playing for at this point is the New York Giants, via USA Today. ———— Matt Maiocco reports that Brandon Jacobs has been suspended for the final three games of the season. This is worse than releasing because it prevents him from signing with another team. Jacobs had been critical [...]

49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters following Sunday’s loss to the St Louis Rams that he intends to keep Colin Kaepernick as their starting quarter for Week 14′s game against the Miami Dolphins. “I will let you know if there’s a change,” said Harbaugh, via Sacramento Bee. “But right now, I feel as if it would be [...]

The San Francisco 49ers have announced that Colin Kaepernick will be their starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Rams. While this might not come as much of a surprise, it’s worth noting that this is this the first week that Alex Smith has been one hundred percent healthy, so this decision is a clear [...]

49ers S Donte Whitner confirmed that Colin Kaepernick will get the start against the Saints this weekend while appearing on the Dan Patrick Show, via Pro Football Talk. There have been numerous reports in last few days that have been reporting as much, so this news isn’t all that surprising. The question now becomes whether or not Alex [...]

49ers HC Jim Harbaugh reportedly joined the 49ers during Thursday’s practice despite undergoing a minor heart procedure. (NFLTR) Bears The Bears announced that Jason Campbell will start against the 49ers. (NFLTR) QB Jay Cutler has been ruled out for Week 11 after he suffered a concussion last weekend. Bengals Rookie WR Marvin Jones was reportedly “coming on [...]

ESPN’s Ed Werder reports that 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh was able to join the team’s practice on Thursday, despite undergoing a minor heart procedure. This is obviously a fairly clear indication that he’ll be available to coach on Monday, assuming that he doesn’t suffer any setbacks over the weekend. ———- 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh was not at the team’s practice [...]

49ers QB Alex Smith is “doing much better” following the concussion that he suffered against the Rams on Sunday. “(He’s) doing much better, had a good night’s sleep last night,” coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday, via CSN Bay Area. “And symptoms are positive today. He’s visiting with a neurologist later this afternoon.” Smith was reportedly dealing blurred vision [...]

Eric Branch  of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that 49ers QB Alex Smith‘s struggles the past few weeks could be due to a finger injury. Having suffered a sprained finger on his throwing hand 13 days ago, Alex Smith has produced four interceptions in two games against the Giants and Seahawks with passer ratings of 43.1 and [...]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned that RB Brandon Jacobs has done enough throughout training camp to secure a spot on the team’s roster, per Matt Maiocco. The 49ers have a number of options at the running back position, so it seemed like Jacobs could be in danger of being released following his recent knee injury. [...]

San Francisco 49er’s head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned that RB Brandon Jacobs will ” miss some time” following what appeared to be a pretty significant injury to his left leg. Initially the team feared that the injury was to his ACL and that he could be done for the season. Thankfully, that’s not the case. Harbaugh added [...]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned that QB Alex Smith has made “dramatic improvements” to his throwing motion, via the San Jose Mercury News. Smith has been meeting with Tom House, a motion specialist and former major league pitcher, to correct ”two mechanical flaws” in his motion. during the offseason, and it appears that the results are [...]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned that he was not impressed by the stamina of his rookies, which includes first-round pick WR A.J. Jenkins, per Matt Barrows. Barrows adds that the rookies “were flagging” by the halfway point. This obviously a little concerning as many analysts saw Jenkins as a reach by the 49ers.  Fortunately for them, [...]

According to 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, Colin Kaepernick will not be competing with Alex Smith for the team’s starting quarterback job this year, via the San Jose Mercury News. It was previously reported that Kaepernick would have an opportunity to win the job during training camp, but that was before they re-signed Smith to a three-year, $24 million [...]

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 2011 Record: 13-3 (5-1) NFC West Champions Won in the NFC Division Finals over the New Orleans Saints, 36-32. Lost in the NFC Championship Game to the New York Giants, 20-17 OT.   Passing Offense – 183.1 (29th) QB Alex Smith: 3,150; 17 / 5 WR Michael Crabtree: 73 – 880 / 4TDs TE Vernon [...]