Saturday, May 18, 2013

Madden 25 Defensive Control Gameplay Trailer W/ Narration from Navorro Bowman

Quinton Patton got the Tavon Austin treatment

So, what does that mean exactly? If you recall, Tavon Austin said recently that since being drafted, he’s been approached by several friends and distant “relatives,” all with their hands out asking for money. Well, count 49ers rookie Quinton Patton as a member of that club.

“People come out of the woodwork when they hear something good has happened to you,” Patton told FOXSports.com at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere event in Los Angeles. “When I got drafted, there was a 30 minutes to an hour span that I couldn’t use my phone.

Sport Science: Colin Kaepernick (VIDEO)


Friday, May 17, 2013

A.J. Jenkins muscled up this offseason

The skinny on A.J. Jenkins: The former first-round wide receiver isn't as skinny anymore.

That, of course, was the one concern general manager Trent Baalke raised on draft day last year.

Circumstances -- injuries and otherwise -- prevented Jenkins from a full offseason in the weight room while at Illinois, and as a result his strength and power weren't ideal last year. Indeed the slender receiver, who is listed at 192 pounds, seemed to spend a lot of time on the ground during practices last year.

Lattimore inspired after first meeting with Gore

It remains to be seen if Marcus Lattimore is Frank Gore’s heir apparent.

In 2013, though, it appears the 49ers’ fourth-round pick will be the Pro Bowl running back’s shadow.

After meeting the eight-year veteran for the first time Monday, Lattimore hatched a plan for acing NFL 101 during his rookie season: He’ll fix his gaze on Gore, an ideal mentor who is humble, hard-working and possesses an off-the-charts football IQ.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Donte Whitner Discusses Eric Reid and Rookie Class (VIDEO)

Michael Crabtree on NFLN's The Sports Car (VIDEO)

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Eric Mangini could land with 49ers as consultant

Former Jets and Browns coach Eric Mangini, out of the NFL since the conclusion of the 2010 season, could be getting back in.

Mangini is in talks with the 49ers about joining the team as a consultant, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS.