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The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

Such a ridiculous question, he said. What was asked of the 49ers ' right cornerback was if he thought the 49ers were lacking in speed on defense.

' condition is by far the most troubling since he sustained his third concussion since Aug.

The San Francisco 49ers' leader knows he lost his cool. Mike Singletary became so frustrated with his team's poor play he couldn't help himself but to verbally respond to former 49er Harvey Dahl when the offensive lineman engaged the coach near the San Francisco sideline with Atlanta driving downfield again.

The Falcons, at 2-1 and coming off a bye week, will provide a much more accurate gauge of just how good the 49ers are than last week's opponent, the winless St.

This game had everything, including a nice shouting match between Mike Singletary and the acknowledged dirtiest player in the league, Falcons guard and former 49er, Harvey Dahl.

After the San Francisco 49ers were blown out at home by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, two things became clear: Dre Bly is not Deion Sanders, and Shaun Hill is not Joe Montana.

San Francisco 49ers Glen Coffee is tackled after a short run against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Jose, Calif.

The San Francisco 49ers' leader knows he lost his cool. Mike Singletary became so frustrated with his team's poor play he couldn't help himself but to verbally respond to former 49er Harvey Dahl when the offensive lineman engaged the coach near the San Francisco sideline with Atlanta driving downfield again.

A few weeks back we were discussing Seattle Seahawks TE John Carlson and defending him, given his abilities.

Takeo Spikes sat at his locker and cried. This was Oct. 3, 1999, after yet another lopsided Cincinnati Bengals defeat.

The call arrived Saturday afternoon, roughly 24 hours before Sopoaga put on his 49ers uniform to play the St.

When Mike Singletary talks to Patrick Willis about his potential, the 49ers coach tells him he could one day be a better linebacker than the Hall of Famer himself.

The 49ers remain a bit banged up this week. I remain convinced part of the reason Dave Baas is struggling is the continued injury issues.

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree's first impression on the NFL is that of a greedy, selfish diva.

They were not so different a year ago, though the Raiders and 49ers inhabit separate NFL worlds right now.

The third-year defensive end is listed as the backup to starter Justin Smith but he's a big part of the defensive-line rotation.

"Oh, he can be better than me," 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said, as if there could be no doubt.

In years gone by, NFL fullbacks were the Swiss Army knives of a team's toolbox, at the ready to perform any number of tasks.

Vikings quarterback Brett Favre lay crumpled on the turf after he was sacked by San Francisco's Mark Roman on Sunday.