Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reports that there are some teams with interest in free agent WR Randy Moss. Freeman’s sources admitted that it remains to be seen whether or not Moss will return for another season in the league. Freeman adds that the 49ers aren’t believed to be one of the interested teams. His sources [...]
March 16, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers, Saints
Armando Salguero reports that an agent has informed him that the New England Patriots have “some interest” in free agent WR Mike Wallace. New England isn’t exactly known for making a big splash in free agency, but there’s no question that Wallace would give them the one dynamic that their offense has been missing since they [...]
March 9, 2013
Nate Bouda
Dolphins, Patriots, Vikings
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that a league source has informed him that the 49ers made it clear at this year’s Scouting Combine that they will not be re-signing WR Randy Moss. Florio adds that “all indications are the 49ers don’t deem him to be worthy of another contract.“ Moss, 36, held off on saying anything [...]
March 2, 2013
Salvador Borboa
49ers
ESPN’s Mike Reiss writes that he’s “not sure it’s a slam dunk” that WR Brandon Lloyd will be back with the Patriots next season. Although Lloyd caught 74 passes for 911 yards and four touchdowns this year, Reiss points to his 2013 salary as the main reason why New England could look to move on without him [...]
February 4, 2013
Nate Bouda
Patriots
Here are some notes from ESPN Boston’s Mike Reiss regarding some of the Patriots offseason decisions. Brandon Lloyd According to Reiss, WR Brandon Lloyd isn’t a “lock” to be back in New England next season. Lloyd, 31, is set to make $1.9 million next season along with a $3 million club option. Signing Lloyd was supposed [...]
January 31, 2013
Nate Bouda
Browns, Patriots
Randy Moss was asked about his future as well as his current role with the 49ers during media day on Tuesday. Moss seemed to suggest that he doesn’t want to be back with the 49ers next season. “I don’t like my role,” said Moss of his role with the 49ers, per Tom Curran. “I really [...]
January 29, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers
According to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, tosses out a hypothetical idea that would involve Randy Moss returning to the New England Patriots next season. Reiss writes that “one could make the case that Moss’ vertical presence would be a better fit with the Patriots next season.“ Reiss made the case earlier for the Patriots revamping their receiving corp this [...]
January 28, 2013
Eli Nachmany
Patriots
Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston writes that the Patriots may look to rebuild or restock their receiving corp this offseason. Reiss mentions that New England is in need of “more quality and depth” at wide receiver position and they could even employ a “double-layered plan” towards finding new players in the draft and the free [...]
January 28, 2013
Nate Bouda
Patriots
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. [...]
January 19, 2013
Salvador Borboa
49ers
Steelers GM Kevin Colbert dismissed any speculation that they could be targeting free agent WR Plaxico Burress. “Yeah, not really,” said Colbert when asked about their interest in pursuing Burress, via CBS Pittsburgh. Colbert added that a more likely scenario would be that they target receiver following the final round of roster final cuts before the start [...]
August 7, 2012
Nate Bouda
Steelers
Mark Barrows of the Sacramento Bee tweets that 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss is not the team No. 1 receiver. 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned that there’s a five- way tie for the No. 1 receiver spot between Michael Crabtree, Mario Manningham, Kyle Williams, Ted Ginn Jr, and Randy Moss. Last June, 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman described Moss as [...]
July 27, 2012
Joe Garcia
49ers
Matt Maiocco of the CSN Bay Area reports that the San Francisco 49ers have WR’s Michael Crabtree and Randy Moss sitting atop their current depth chart. “Without fail, every teammate and coach had glowing praise” for Moss, writes Maiocco. This coincides with a number of previous reports. Mario Manningham figures to be the team’s No. 3 receiver after [...]
June 21, 2012
Nate Bouda
49ers
Matt Maiocco of the CSN Bay Area reports that the 49ers have “reached a deal with first-round pick A.J. Jenkins on a four-year contract.“ The “four-year deal is worth $6.947 million contract and includes a $3.49 million signing bonus” as Maiocco states. Jenkins had a rough start at 49ers OTA’s after showing up overweight and [...]
June 20, 2012
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers
Sources in the Bay area mention that Randy Moss “couldn’t be making a better impression” on the 49ers during practice this offseason, according to ProFootballWeekly. It’s still early, and there really is no contact during these early practices, but from what scouts have seen thus far, Moss continues to demonstrate that burst and vertical speed [...]
June 14, 2012
Schee Moua
49ers
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, [...]
May 11, 2012
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers
Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that a number of 49ers’ players were absent from start of OTA’s including RB Frank Gore, WR Randy Moss, K David Akers, OL Jonathan Goodwin, and S Dashon Goldson. Goldson has yet to sign his franchise tender, but the remaining players should be much of an issue for the team. San Francisco has [...]
April 21, 2012
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers
Colts Indianapolis Colts new GM Ryan Grigson mentioned that they’ve ”pretty much made up our mind” regrading who they’ll take with the #1 overall pick in this year’s draft. “We’ve exhausted the process,” said Grigson, Mike Chappell. “Pretty much made up our mind.” Obviously, Grigson didn’t specifically mention who they were leaning towards, but it’s widely assumed [...]
April 18, 2012
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Cardinals, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Jets, NFL Draft Rumors, Packers, Rams, Saints, Seahawks
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 [...]
March 24, 2012
Thomas Solarik
49ers, NFLTR Features
Before the start of free agency there was plenty of speculation that the Pittsburgh Steelers could end up losing WR Mike Wallace despite the fact that he was a restricted free agent. The Steelers were way over the cap but managed to get that in order before teams could start throwing offers at the receiver. ESPN Boston’s [...]
March 18, 2012
Nate Bouda
Steelers
Here’s a running list of today’s roster moves from around the NFL. 49ers re-sign ILB Tavares Gooden Randy Moss gets a one-year deal worth $2.5 million and includes another $1.5 million in incentives. sign CB Perrish Cox (2-year deal) sign LB Tavares Gooden re-sign CB Carlos Rogers (4yrs deal worth a max of $31.3M) Bears trade for Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall (Miami receives two third-round picks) [...]
March 14, 2012
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Browns, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Panthers, Patriots, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Texans, Titans
ESPN’s Adam Schfter reports that the San Francisco 49ers have signed WR Randy Moss to a one-year contract. Reports mentioned that Jim Harbaugh was going to be throwing the ball to Moss during today’s workout so he must have looked as good as he did during his visit to the Saints. The 49ers have said that [...]
March 12, 2012
Nate Bouda
49ers
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the San Francisco 49ers will host free agent WR Randy Moss sometime tomorrow. This will be the second team that Moss has worked out for since announcing his return to the NFL. He reportedly posted a forty times of 4.39-4.40 which is probably why the 49ers have made the decision to bring him [...]
March 11, 2012
Nate Bouda
49ers, Saints