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Roster hopeful Lockette is learning from Kaepernick

Sacramento Bee — SANTA CLARA – Ricardo Lockette is so intent on landing a spot on the 49ers' roster that he bought a white board and markers so he could chart and study plays on his own time. Mark Humphrey Associated Press Receiver Ricardo Lockette and 49ers teammate Colin Kaepernick yuk it up during Super Bowl week, but it's all business as Lockette learns the offense. Colin Kaepernick The quarterback tests receiver Ricardo Lockette by having him draw formations and coverages. Ricardo Lockette The young speedster also spends time studying film of veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin.

May 18, 2013

Super Bowl 50: Inside Tuesday's owners vote

San Jose Mercury News — On Tuesday, 32 of the country's richest and most powerful people will file into a boardroom in Boston. At 10:30 a.m. PDT, the NFL team owners each will write just two words -- 'San Francisco' or 'South Florida' -- on a piece of paper, deciding the fate of the biggest planned sporting event in Bay Area history: the 50th Super Bowl.

May 18, 2013

Super Bowl 50: Few cities get shot to host big game

San Jose Mercury News — Bay Area leaders are looking forward to entering the vaunted 'Super Bowl rotation,' an exclusive club. The 49ers are expecting to add the $1.2 billion Levi's Stadium to the list.

May 18, 2013

Quinton Patton vs. A.J. Jenkins

Inside the 49ers | Santa Rosa Press Democrat — As we wait for OTAs to start on Tuesday, here's a contest to help pass the time: Predict which young 49ers wide receiver will catch more passes this season - A.J. ... Read more »

May 18, 2013

49ers blog: Let's start the bidding: 49ers, Bay Area to learn Super Bowl fate Tuesday

Sacramento Bee — At around noon on Tuesday, the Bay Area will learn whether it's hosting Super Bowl L, Super Bowl LI or neither. I'm told NFL Network will air the event. FILE - This artist rendering provided by the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 10, 2010, shows the proposed 49ers NFL football stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co have reached an agreement for a $220 million, 20-year naming rights deal for the team's future stadium in Santa Clara. The stadium will be called, Levi's Stadium.

May 17, 2013

49ers Blog: The skinny: A.J. Jenkins muscled up this offseason

Sacramento Bee — The skinny on A.J. Jenkins: The former first-round wide receiver isn't as skinny anymore. David J. Phillip Associated Press file, 2012 The bench was a familiar spot for A.J. Jenkins during the 2012 season. The wide receiver was the 49ers' first-round draft pick, but he hardly played and did not catch a ball all season.

May 16, 2013

Quinton Patton vs. D.J. Hayden highlights

Inside the 49ers | Santa Rosa Press Democrat — On September 9th, 2012, Louisiana Tech played the University of Houston, which means Quinton Patton faced D.J. Hayden. Hayden held Patton to 4 catches on 11 targets for 36 yards ... Read more »

May 16, 2013

49ers Blog: Ninety Niners: Breakdown of 49ers offseason roster

Sacramento Bee — The 49ers on Tuesday signed undrafted fullback Jason Schepler (6-2 and 274 pounds) to a three-year contract, bringing their roster to the 90-man offseason limit. Colt McCoy will battle Scott Tolzien to be the 49ers' backup quarterback.

May 15, 2013

How much of an issue is speed for the 49ers’ offense?

Inside the 49ers | Santa Rosa Press Democrat — This upcoming season, the 49ers arguably will have the slowest base offense in the NFL. I’m talking 21 personnel – Frank Gore at tail back, Bruce Miller at fullback, Vernon ... Read more »

May 15, 2013

49ers sign undrafted rookie FB

49ers Hot Read | San Jose Mercury News — The 49ers signed undrafted fullback Jason Schepler to a three-year contract Tuesday. Schepler, 23, played collegiately for Northern Illinois. He impressed the 49ers enough during a tryout basis at their three-day rookie mini camp last week to warrant a contract offer. Schepler, 6-foot-2 and 274 pounds, is expected to compete for a backup spot behind [...]

May 14, 2013

49ers Blog: Who wore it better? Kaepernick to be featured in magazine's 'body issue.'

Sacramento Bee — For the second time in three years, a 49er will be featured in the 'body issue' of ESPN the magazine. San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) laughs at a question during Media Day at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

May 14, 2013

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Kaepernick featured in ESPN The Magazine

49ers Hot Read | San Jose Mercury News — 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is going to be featured in ESPN The Magazine’s body issue showing off his tattooed physique. The magazine hits newsstands July 12 and features several pictures of Kaepernick’s numerous tattoos. “Being selected by ESPN the Magazine for the body Issue is an incredible honor.  Thank you for believing in me, my [...]

May 14, 2013

Colin Kaepernick's tattoos to be featured in ESPN The Magazine

San Jose Mercury News — San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick and his tattoos to be in July ESPN magazine's the body issue

May 14, 2013

Google, Apple, Intel and other Silicon Valley heavyweights pledge millions to Bay Area Super Bowl bid

San Jose Mercury News — The Bay Area Super Bowl bid committee said it can raise $30 million to help bring Super Bowl 50 to the 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara in 2016. The NFL chooses between the Bay Area and Miami on May 21.

May 13, 2013

Over/under: Predict the win totals of the Super Bowl contenders

Inside the 49ers | Santa Rosa Press Democrat — Reno’s Atlantis Sports Book recently released the 2013 expected win totals for all 32 NFL teams. I’ve listed the expected win totals for the top-eight contenders, then I picked the ... Read more »

May 13, 2013

San Francisco 49ers Photos

  • Green Bay Packers strong safety Charles Woodson warms up before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 The Associated Press
    Green Bay Packers strong safety Charles Woodson warms up before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • British rookie trying to catch on with 49ers The Associated Press
    San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Lawrence Okoye (78) runs a drill during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Lawrence Okoye (78) runs a drill during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Lawrence Okoye (78) runs a drill during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Nate Montana, throws a pass to tight end rookie Andrew Power (83) during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Nate Montana, throws a pass to tight end rookie Andrew Power (83) during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, right, works with rookie quarterback BJ Daniels (5) during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, right, works with rookie quarterback BJ Daniels (5) during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick leaves the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick leaves the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Quinton Patton catches a pass during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Quinton Patton catches a pass during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Quinton Patton catches a pass during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Quinton Patton catches a pass during practice at NFL football rookie camp at the team's training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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