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2 hrs ago | StripeHype

My Big NFL Five: Tight Ends

Here is a very versatile position. They can block. They can run routes. They can catch.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Antonio Gates, NFL Players, Philip Rivers

Fri May 24, 2013

Niners Nation

49ers Roster, 90-in-90 breakdowns: Vernon Davis

Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts . Today we focus on Vernon Davis.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Players, Michael Crabtree, Colin Kaepernick, LaMichael James

The Press Democrat

Putting Michael Crabtree's 2012 production into perspective

There's been a great deal of debate over how big of a loss of Michael Crabtree is to the 49ers.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Michael Crabtree, NFL Players, Kyle Williams (San Francisco 49ers), Anquan Boldin, Ricardo Lockette

BleacherReport

Why the San Francisco 49ers Have the Easiest Road to the Super Bowl in 2013

Though back-to-back Super Bowl appearances are a rare occurrence, the 49ers have the right combination of talent and timing to do it in 2013.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Michael Crabtree, A.J Jenkins, Glenn Dorsey, Anquan Boldin, NFL Players

MSNBC

49ers sign second-round pick Vance McDonald

McDonald, whom the 49ers selected in the second round, could compete for playing time right off the bat for San Francisco, which lost Delanie Walker in free agency.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Players, Vance McDonald, NCAA Sports, Rice University NCAA, Rice Owls NCAA Football, NCAA Football

Niners Nation

49ers radio announcer Ted Robinson is sticking around for five more years

The 49ers are bringing back Ted Robinson through 2018. The "Voice of the 49ers" is a fan favorite, and has called some classics in his time with the franchise.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Players, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Football

Thu May 23, 2013

BleacherReport

How Do Scouts Break Down NFL Tight End Prospects?

The one question I'm asked most by readers, Twitter followers or prospective writers is, "How do you break down NFL prospects?" It is also one of the toughest questions to answer in a tweet or quick email exchange.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Players, Aaron Hernandez

RamblinFan

Wide Receiver-By-Committee: Why Losing Michael Crabtree Will Hurt The 49ers

December 2, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree is pushed out of bounds by St.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Michael Crabtree, NFL Players, NFC, NFC West, Mario Manningham, Colin Kaepernick

Niners Nation

Vernon Davis hosting Fast & Furious 6 screening

Vernon Davis is hosting a screening of Fast & Furious 6. That's one way to take your mind off the Crabtree injury! In case you were planning on checking out Fast & Furious 6, or you just wanted to hang with Vernon Davis , the 49ers tight end is conducting a private screening of the movie this Saturday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Players, Michael Crabtree

NBC Bay Area

Loss of Crabtree Will Force Kaepernick to Grow

Tight end Vernon Davis may become a bigger option for Colin Kaepernick in 2013. With No.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Players, Colin Kaepernick, Michael Crabtree, Ricardo Lockette, Kyle Williams (San Francisco 49ers)

BleacherReport

NFL Power Rankings: Updated Look at League's Hierarchy

Here's an updated look at how every team stacks up, taking into account the recent news around the league.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning, NFL Players, San Francisco 49ers, A.J Jenkins, Kyle Williams (San Francisco 49ers)

Wed May 22, 2013

BleacherReport

Michael Crabtree Injury: Updates on San Francisco 49ers Star's Achilles

Some 49ers players are under the impression that Crabtree won't return this season, but team has not confirmed anything yet.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Michael Crabtree, NFL Players, A.J Jenkins, Anquan Boldin, Randy Moss

The Press Democrat

49ers OTAs: Craig Dahl and Chad Hall stand out, Chris Culliver struggles

Dahl almost picked off Colin Kaepernick twice. First, Kaepernick tried to fire a pass to Chad Hall in the end zone in a 7-on-7 drill.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Chris Culliver, NFL Players, Ricardo Lockette, Craig Dahl, Carlos Rogers

Niners Nation

Why the 49ers' season isn't doomed by reported Crabtree injury

While the 49ers could be without their best wide receiver, as reports have surfaced that Michael Crabtree tore his achilles, it's not time to doom the season.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Michael Crabtree, NFL Players, Ricardo Lockette, Mario Manningham, Kyle Williams (San Francisco 49ers)

BleacherReport

San Francisco Awarded Super Bowl L, What Does it Mean for 49ers?

While the San Francisco 49ers have their sights set on playing in a second consecutive Super Bowl next season, the franchise was presented Tuesday with a rare but obtainable goal for later down the road.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Aldon Smith, Patrick Willis, NFL Players

Mon May 20, 2013

Turf Show Times

NFL: NFC West Position Rankings - Tight Ends

An NFL tight end is a constantly morphing breed of player. They used to be offensive tackles who showed they could catch an occasional pass thrown their way.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFC, NFL Football, NFC West, Seattle Seahawks, Kellen Winslow, NFL Players, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans

Sat May 18, 2013

BleacherReport

Are the 49ers Better Than Last Year?

In an offseason where the San Francisco 49ers were praised for savvy free-agent moves and an impressive draft class, they appeared to show improvement - at least on the surface.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, NFC, Frank Gore, Colt McCoy, NFL Players, NFC West, Anthony Dixon

Mon May 13, 2013

NBC Bay Area

Former College QB Gray Hoping to Make 49ers in New Role

Quarterback MarQueis Gray of the University of Minnesota, will try to make the 49ers as a tight end and special teams player.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Players, Garrett Celek, MarQueis Gray, NCAA Sports, Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Football, University of Minnesota NCAA, NCAA Football

Sat May 11, 2013

The Press Democrat

49ers rookie mini-camp: Day 2 - B.J. Daniels plays like Russell Wilson

Before I get into the good and not-so-good of the second day of the 49ers' rookie mini-camp, I want to share that I noticed three players playing two positions today - Eric Reid played free safety and strong safety, Al Netter played right guard and center and Andre Davis, Anthony Davis' older brother, played right tackle and tight end.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Aldon Smith, NFL Players, Al Netter, Garrett Celek, Ahmad Brooks

Arrowhead Addict

Alex Smith Possesses The Clutch Gene

Dec 9, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith throws the ball before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Candlestick Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Alex Smith, Alex Smith (San Francisco 49ers), NFL Players