Which team is the Super Bowl sleeper?
I know most of you think the 49ers are going to win the Super Bowl this season. For the sake of discussion, let’s say they don’t. In that case, which team would be your Super Bowl sleeper? Here’s what...
View ArticleWho should be on the 49ers’ Mt. Rushmore?
This is my Friday column on the 49ers’ Mt. Rushmore. Let’s play the Mt. Rushmore Game for the 49ers. Who are the four greatest figures in 49ers history? I’m talking players, coaches or owners. You...
View ArticleD12 dreams, other flights of fancy
This is my Monday column on the Warriors, Dwight Howard and LeBron James. We’re about to find out if the Warriors are the hottest franchise in the NBA. On July 10, free agent center Dwight Howard, the...
View ArticleWarriors’ pick Nedovic seeks to prove he’s NBA worthy
This is my article on the Warriors’ first round pick Nemanja Nedovic. This will run Tuesday in the Press Democrat’s newspaper sports section. Nemanja Nedovic, the 22-year-old point guard from Belgrade,...
View ArticleWhich NFL quarterbacks will have passer ratings better than 95 this season?
Last season, 10 quarterbacks finished the regular season with passer ratings better than 95.0. Those quarterbacks were: 1. Aaron Rodgers: 108.0 2. Peyton Manning: 105.8 3. Alex Smith: 104.1 4. Robert...
View ArticleDave Miller: “There is a job waiting for Greg Roman should he decide to...
The National Football Post’s Dave Miller recently wrote a blog breaking down the top assistant coaches in college football. At the bottom of the blog, Miller wrote this: “There is a job waiting for San...
View ArticleAhmad Brooks could be charged with felony assault against Lamar Divens
The San Jose Mercury News just reported the Santa Clara County District Attorney could charge Ahmad Brooks with felony assault, although the charge could be reduced to a misdemeanor or dropped...
View ArticleHow will 49ers react to Ahmad Brooks situation?
Here is my Wednesday column on Ahmad Brooks. Dear Jed York, We understand the population of NFL players is no different from the general population. There are people who do bad things. One of your...
View ArticleRanking the 49ers’ offensive skill players against the rest of the NFL
We know Colin Kaepernick is a rising star at quarterback, and we know the 49ers have one of the best offensive lines in football. Let’s take stock of the 49ers’ offensive skill players – wide...
View ArticleDo you mind Kaepernick wearing a Dolphins cap?
Colin Kaepernick wore a Miami Dolphins cap to a fourth of July party last week. Here’s what he tweeted about wearing the Dolphins’ hat: “This the hat ya’ll mad at? I’m goin wear what I want regardless...
View ArticleBig decision time on Pablo Sandoval
Here is my Monday column on Pablo Sandoval. SAN FRANCISCO – Here’s the question of the year for the Giants: What should they do with Pablo Sandoval? Entering Monday night’s game against the Mets, the...
View ArticleColin Kaepernick vs. Alex Smith: Which QB will have the better season?
Which quarterback will have a better 2013 season – Colin Kaepernick or Alex Smith? On the one hand, Kaepernick is the superior physical talent and it isn’t close. On the other hand, Smith had the...
View ArticleIguodala fits the Warriors’ needs
Here is my Thursday column on Andre Iguodala and Bob Myers. OAKLAND – Thursday afternoon in the Warriors’ practice facility, Bob Myers, the best general manager in the Bay Area, introduced his...
View ArticleKaepernick vs. Smith part II: Advanced stats
As we know, the statistical difference between Colin Kaepernick and Alex Smith was subtle last season. So, here are some advanced stats to help differentiate the two quarterbacks: Adjusted yards per...
View ArticleInside 49ers mail: Bobb McKittrick
I referred to Bobb McKittrick in a column recently, and I just got this letter in the mail about it. I’d like to share it with you. Grant, I can’t find your e-mail address so I’ll mail this to...
View ArticleThe case for baseball’s best player
This is my Monday column on the best position player in Major League Baseball. In honor of Tuesday’s All Star Game and all the great players participating in it, answer this question: Who is the best...
View ArticlePre-training-camp playoff and Super Bowl predictions
We have nine more days to kill before training camp starts, so let’s predict which 12 teams will make the playoffs and which team will win the Super Bowl. I’m not looking to start a fight, just a...
View ArticleBowman says Kaepernick made “huge mistake” wearing Dolphins cap
NaVorro Bowman was interviewed on NFL Total Access Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick wearing a Dolphins hat to a Fourth of July party: BOWMAN: “This is a huge mistake by Kaepernick. I am sure...
View ArticleWho is the most important player on the 49ers this season?
I say Justin Smith is the most important player on the 49ers this season. He is the engine that makes that defense go. The 49ers’ defense was terrible without Justin Smith last season, and until...
View ArticleReport: Santa Clara D.A. will not charge Brooks
The Sacramento Bee just reported the Santa Clara District Attorney has decided not to file charges against Ahmad Brooks for assaulting Lamar Divens. The Sacramento Bee reports the D.A. said they did...
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