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 San Francisco 49ers - Fantasy Player News
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| Vernon Davis - TE |
Posted 6/19/13 12:42pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis practiced exclusively with the wide receivers in the most recent minicamp. |
Huddle Up: There's one way to fill the void created by Michael Crabtree's absence. Splitting out wide will certainly increase the opportunities for Davis, so his projected fantasy value should rise accordingly.
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| Kyle Williams - WR |
Posted 6/18/13 3:35am et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams is the pre-training-camp favorite for the 'X' wide receiver spot, ahead of A.J. Jenkins, who holds the slot advantage, and others. |
Huddle Up: With Michael Crabtree sidelined for at least the first two months of the season the Niners have openings at wide receiver. Williams and Jenkins may have the inside track, but they're no locks to be the starters in what should be an interesting training camp battle with, among others, Quinton Patton and Ricardo Lockette.
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| Quinton Patton - WR |
Posted 6/14/13 10:45am et |
| San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said WR Quinton Patton really elevated himself at minicamp. |
Huddle Up: With Michael Crabtree out and Mario Manningham still recovering the Niners have a need at wide receiver. Games that count are still a long way out, but it's nice to see Patton capitalizing on his opportunity; file his name among the deep sleepers to keep an eye on in training camp.
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| Kassim Osgood - WR |
Posted 6/11/13 12:13am et |
| The San Francisco 49ers signed WR Kassim Osgood to a one-year deal worth $940,000. The deal did not include any signing bonus. |
Huddle Up: Toss Osgood's name into the battle to replace Michael Crabtree over the first couple months (or more) of the season. However, aside from being aware he's on the roster there's no reason for fantasy owners to take note.
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| LaMichael James - RB |
Posted 6/1/13 11:28am et |
| San Francisco 49ers RB LaMichael James is more comfortable with the offense and the special teams return game. "I'm completely comfortable," James said. "Last year, I wasn't even here and I didn't get to do any of this stuff. It's kind of new for me, too. I've been in the offense for a year. I picked it up pretty fast, to my knowledge. Now it's kind of second nature to me." When asked about fielding punts, "You just got to see the ball," James said. "Judging the ball is key. Even though you have more wind in Candlestick, it's really just judging the ball, knowing where it's going to land and studying the nose." |
Huddle Up: Look for James to have a larger role in San Francisco's offense, especially in the return game. And if Kendall Hunter isn't able to come all the way back from his injury, James could wind up as the change-of-pace/backup plan to Frank Gore as well.
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| Anquan Boldin - WR |
Posted 5/29/13 12:16am et |
| San Francisco 49ers WRs A.J. Jenkins and Chad Hall worked with WR Anquan Boldin during the two-minute drill at organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 28. So far, however, WRs Ricardo Lockette, Marlon Moore and Quinton Patton have also rotated with Hall and Jenkins during drills, and no one receiver appears to be getting the lion's share of reps opposite Boldin, as the jobs behind the veteran are viewed as wide open. |
Huddle Up: With Jim Harbaugh running the show, there won't be any playing of favorites, but you have to believe the Niners would like to see Jenkins seize the opportunity and step forward after failing to catch a pass last season as a rookie first-round pick.
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| Frank Gore - RB |
Posted 5/29/13 11:46am et |
| San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore was on the elliptical machine on the sidelines Tuesday, May 28, but head coach Jim Harbaugh wouldn't disclose the ailment. |
Huddle Up: It's far too early for concern. Expect Gore to see a significantly reduced practice schedule as the Niners try to keep him fresh for the regular (and post) season. That might mean a few more touches for Kendall Hunter and/or LaMichael James, so set your fantasy draft boards accordingly.
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| Anquan Boldin - WR |
Posted 5/29/13 5:36pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Anquan Boldin said he already feels comfortable in the offense after participating in organized team activities Tuesday, May 28. Boldin said he's run many of the same routes and plays in the team's complicated version of the West Coast offense, and he's just working on the terminology now. QB Colin Kaepernick has already enjoyed throwing to Boldin and has made him his first read often. "I guess I'm looked at as being able to step in right now and make plays," Boldin said. "And that's what I want to bring. I want Kaep to be comfortable. I want the other quarterbacks to be comfortable enough to, even if it doesn't look like I'm open, just give me a chance. I'll make a play for you." |
Huddle Up: Boldin is a savvy veteran so it should come as no surprise he's picking up the offense quickly. And with Michael Crabtree sidelined, Kaepernick will need a go-to receiver; Boldin is in line to fill that role, which would bump his fantasy projections up accordingly.
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| Ricardo Lockette - WR |
Posted 5/24/13 3:45pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Ricardo Lockette, who is roommates with QB Colin Kaepernick, could be an intriguing candidate to step up with WR Michael Crabtree injured. Lockette is 6-foot-2, 211 pounds and constantly is being tutored by Kaepernick since they live together. "He's one of the fastest guys on the team, and I've been trying to keep up with him," Kaepernick said of Lockette. Kaepernick has helped Lockette understand and simplify the team's playbook, and he impressed offensive coordinator Greg Roman last year while making impressive catches on the scout team. Lockette, a former track star, considers himself more of an outside receiver that can take advantage of his size and speed. "I'm sure there's things I can specifically name, but there's just something about him that I'm really fired up about," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "He's got something else to him, too, besides just the analytical size, strength, speed." |
Huddle Up: With Crabtree out, Mario Manningham still working his way back from an ACL injury, and A.J. Jenkins still unproven after a redshirt rookie season, Lockette has a definite opportunity to move into the 49ers receiver rotation. He's a sleeper to keep an eye on heading into training camp.
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| Mario Manningham - WR |
Posted 5/24/13 10:36pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham said he has been able to run and cut during his recovery process. Manningham said he is taking a cautious approach to his rehab and does not have an exact timetable for his return at this point. |
Huddle Up: The 49ers have an opening at receiver, so they'd love to get Manningham back on the field soon. But seeing as he tore his ACL late last season, don't set expectations high.
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| Michael Crabtree - WR |
Posted 5/23/13 12:11am et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree has undergone surgery to repair his torn Achilles' tendon. Doctors believe Crabtree will miss six months; 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he does not think Crabtree will miss the entire 2013 regular season. |
Huddle Up: This is as good of news as can be expected, though a six-month timetable puts Crabtree back on the field in mid-November--and who knows if he'll be anywhere close to game shape at that point. Go ahead and stash him in a keeper league, but it's looking like Crabtree's fantasy contribution in 2013 will be minimal at best.
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| Michael Crabtree - WR |
Posted 5/22/13 2:57pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles' tendon during organized team activities Tuesday, May 21, and will undergo what could be season-ending surgery. |
Huddle Up: Crabtree's injury wipes out what was expected to be a promising fantasy season; it also has a ripple effect throughout the 49ers, starting with a ding to Colin Kaepernick's fantasy value. A.J. Jenkins and rookie Quinton Patton are the most likely candidates to replace him in the 49ers' lineup, as Mario Manningham is still coming back from a torn ACL and Kyle Williams is more of a return man than a receiver. Don't rule out the 49ers looking for a veteran option to complement Anquan Boldin; Brandon Lloyd is a distinct possibility.
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| Frank Gore - RB |
Posted 5/16/13 8:05am et |
| San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said he believes in using multiple running backs that can do different things on offense. "I'm a big believer -- we are big believers -- in a three-headed approach," Baalke said. "In other words, having a group of backs that bring to the table something a little bit different than the other one so you can do a lot of different things. But also having those backs be able to do enough things the same so you don't become so predictable on game day." RBs Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James likely will see playing time this season. |
Huddle Up: Baalke's comments are the sharp pin deflating Gore's fantasy value; plan accordingly.
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| Eric Reid - FS |
Posted 5/12/13 11:06pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers S Eric Reid is expected to start at one of the team's safety positions this season. |
Huddle Up: With FA Dashon Goldson bolting for the Bucs and the Niners moving up 13 spots in the first round to make Reid the second safety selected, the smart money is definitely on the LSU product starting in Week 1.
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| Marcus Lattimore - RB |
Posted 5/11/13 3:24am et |
| San Francisco 49ers RB Marcus Lattimore said he would be fine with sitting out the entire 2013 season if that is what the team thinks is best. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Lattimore's anterior cruciate ligament looks good, but the team wants him to slow down on his cutting drills. |
Huddle Up: Sounds as if Lattimore is setting expectations for dynasty league drafters. Lattimore still has plenty of upside, but right now he appears to be bracing himself for a redshirt season.
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| Delanie Walker - TE |
Posted 5/9/13 9:24pm et |
| Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker said he expects to be a part of the passing game this season because he will be given more of an opportunity to catch passes than he received when he was with the San Francisco 49ers. Walker said he understands he has to become a more reliable target since he dropped nine passes last season. He said he would like to catch at least 70 passes in 2013. |
Huddle Up: Walker, a sixth-round pick in 2006, had the bad timing to join the Niners the same year as fellow TE Vernon Davis, the sixth-overall pick in that same draft. Renowned more for his blocking, Walker hit a career high with 29 catches for 331 yards in 2010, but now is an undisputed No. 1 TE for the first time in his 8 NFL seasons.
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| Mario Manningham - WR |
Posted 5/2/13 1:58pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) is not expected to be ready for training camp. He continues to recover after suffering tears to the anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee in a late-season game against the Seattle Seahawks. |
Huddle Up: With Michael Crabtree and newcomer Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree the unquestioned starters, Manningham was the favorite to win the No. 3 job, but that will definitely be in question if his knee doesn't cooperate, opening the door for Kyle Williams, A.J. Jenkins and rookie WR Quinton Patton among others.
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| David Akers - PK |
Posted 4/7/13 1:46pm et |
| The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent PK David Akers (49ers) to an undisclosed deal. |
Huddle Up: Akers, a career 82-percent kicker, struggled badly last season, misfiring on 14 FG attempts, including a miss in the playoffs. The Lions, obviously, are hoping a change of scenery will straighten Akers out as they try to replace the retired Jason Hanson.
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| Kendall Hunter - RB |
Posted 3/31/13 1:43pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter (Achilles') is ahead of schedule in his recovery, and he has resumed running, according to a source close to the player. Hunter is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. |
Huddle Up: Hunter as been a solid No. 2 man in back of starter Frank Gore over the past 2 seasons, but his 2012 injury opened the door for LaMichael James, and Hunter likely is going to have to beat out the second-year RB to get his job back.
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| Kyle Williams - WR |
Posted 3/27/13 5:41pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams could compete for the No. 3 wide receiver job during training camp. He could also be an option as a kick returner in 2013. |
Huddle Up: Williams missed the final month-plus of last season after tearing his ACL, but his rehab has been going well and the Niners have a need for speed with Ted Ginn now a Panther and Randy Moss elsewhere.
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| Ted Ginn Jr. - WR |
Posted 3/21/13 5:32pm et |
| The Carolina Panthers signed WR Ted Ginn Jr. (49ers) to a one-year deal Thursday Mar. 21. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
Huddle Up: The Panthers have been looking to add a dependable wideout opposite veteran Steve Smith, but Ginn is far from a sure thing as he's had only 71 receptions in the 4 seasons since recording a career-high 56 catches with the Dolphins in 2008.
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| Aldon Smith - LB |
Posted 3/20/13 6:02pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said LB Aldon Smith is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. |
Huddle Up: Smith's late-season numbers dipped due to a torn labrum, which he recently had surgery on. He says he'll be good to go, so write off the late-season swoon as injury-related and expect his numbers to return to pre-tear levels.
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| Aldon Smith - LB |
Posted 3/15/13 11:00pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers LB Aldon Smith had surgery to repair a torn labrum a few weeks ago. He was on the injury report for the final five weeks of the regular season and postseason with the shoulder issue. |
Huddle Up: The injury certainly explains Smith's numbers tailing off down the stretch. With surgery already behind him, Smith should be good to go for the start of the 2013 season.
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| Mario Manningham - WR |
Posted 3/14/13 10:34pm et |
| San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) believes he will be ready for the start of the regular season in 2013. The team is not expecting Manningham to be ready for the start of training camp. On Thursday, March 14, Manningham agreed to accept a $1.8 million pay cut for next season. His 2013 salary has gone from $3.6 million to $1.8 million. |
Huddle Up: A role as the Niners' third receiver appears to be in the cards for Manningham with the team dealing for veteran Anquan Boldin to pair with holdover No. 1 wideout Michael Crabtree,
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| Dashon Goldson - S |
Posted 3/13/13 5:28pm et |
| The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms with S Dashon Goldson Wednesday, Mar. 13. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
Huddle Up: Upgrading the secondary was a priority in Tampa, and adding Goldson to the Bucs' defensive backfield certainly helps in that regard.
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| Delanie Walker - TE |
Posted 3/12/13 6:11pm et |
| The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-
agent TE Delanie Walker (49ers) on a four-year deal. Financial terms
were not immediately disclosed. |
Huddle Up: With Jared Cook on the open market, the Titans needed a TE, and they
quickly latched on to Walker, who's never had more than 29 catches
in a season but spent his entire San Fran career playing in the
shadow of TE Vernon Davis.
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| David Akers - PK |
Posted 3/6/13 10:06pm et |
| The San Francisco 49ers have released PK David Akers. |
Huddle Up: One year removed from setting a league record for field goals, Akers struggled and was very nearly replaced for San Francisco's playoff run. He's bound to catch on elsewhere, though it would be tough to find a home with better fantasy prospects than the 49ers provided. The Niners test-drove Billy Cundiff late in the season and could bring him back, but they have all offseason to worry about filling the kicker spot.
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| David Akers - PK |
Posted 3/5/13 12:40pm et |
| The San Francisco 49ers are expected to release PK David Akers before the start of free agency. |
Huddle Up: Akers has been a top-10 fantasy PK in each of the past 5 seasons, but his 13 misses, including the postseason, were far too many for an established veteran, who has to rank among the league's highest-paid kickers.
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| Randy Moss - WR |
Posted 3/2/13 11:31pm et |
| The San Francisco 49ers have indicated that they will not look to re-sign impending free-agent WR Randy Moss this offseason. |
Huddle Up: The self-proclaimed best receiver in NFL history thinks he still has a year or three left in him, but he'll need to find a team that both feels the same way and is willing to put up with his mercurial attitude. Fantasy-wise, unless there's a reunion with Bill Belichick brewing Moss has likely jumped the shark.
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| Alex Smith - QB |
Posted 2/28/13 4:31pm et |
| The San Francisco 49ers saved $9.75 million against the salary cap by trading QB Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs. |
Huddle Up: The Niners also will be flush with draft picks, getting an extra second -- and a high one at that -- from K.C., and maybe will now take a closer look at re-signing some of their FAs, including, possibly, S Dashon Goldson and/or TE Delanie Walker.
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