Donte Whitner. (AP) In Boston, they celebrated. In Santa Clara, they stifled yawns. After NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Tuesday that Super Bowl L would be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in 2016, members of the 49ers’ bid committee popped champagne amid hugs and high-fives. Meanwhile, the news … Continue reading
Soon a real photo will replace this cartoon version. The 49ers have won the bid to host Super Bowl L at the new Levi Stadium in 2016. By a vote of NFL owners during owner meetings in Boston, the Bay Area beat out Miami for the right to host the … Continue reading
SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke to Bay Area reporters this afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: What’s the mood like on the team right now? ROGERS: It’s always every team’s goal to win the Super Bowl. This is where it starts. Preparing, getting stronger, learning the offense, defense and … Continue reading
SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke to Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How’s your shoulder? ALDON SMITH: Good. Q: Are you able to be on the field right now? ALDON SMITH: A little bit. Working out. Taking it one day at a time. Q: Do … Continue reading
Tweet Tweet The San Francisco 49ers have won the bid to host the Super Bowl on it’s 50th anniversary in 2016. The decision was made by the NFL owners, who chose San Francisco over Miami. The city of Miami was recently denied 350 million dollars in stadium improvements by … Continue reading
In a result that should surprise nobody, the San Francisco Bay Area has been named the host site for Super Bowl 50. The region beat out Miami/South Florida in a vote that was likely in the bag two weeks ago after the Florida legislature elected not to vote on a … Continue reading
The world needs a joke about the over-saturation of mock drafts like the world needs more mock drafts, but just as Tantalus could never stray from low-hanging fruit, it appears that I must indulge myself. Yes, the NFL and the Players Association are discussing the possibility of moving the NFL … Continue reading
The San Francisco 49ers begin their OTAs on Tuesday, which means we take one more step toward deciding the numerous position battles. The team has been implementing its playbook over the last few weeks, and OTAs provide a chance for more team vs. team practice sessions. It is still only … Continue reading
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, to be sure. There are few holes on either side of the ball, with all of the major positions filled and viable backups throughout the depth chart. That said, along with players exceeding expectations, there are … Continue reading
Quinton Patton. (AP) The final obstacle is officially out of the way for rookie wide receiver Quinton Patton, who no longer has to contend with NFL rules, a missing driver’s license or his college’s academic calendar. After missing the 49ers’ offseason program last week because Louisiana Tech’s spring semester was … Continue reading
