Good morning folks, Ninjames here. Apologies on getting the Nuggets up late, it's not all that easy to get things done at the moment. Fortunately, we didn't have a big news day yesterday, but there's plenty of links to get to. So I'm going to skip the long introduction in which I ramble about nothing and just get to your links for the day. Enjoy, folks.
Shawne Merriman as a 49er is still a possibility, it's being discussed among the 49ers front office. I'm still wildly opposed to the idea. Manusky is a very smart guy, but he's wrong here. Merriman has nothing left. (Examiner.com)
The 49ers have a crucial ten day road trip up next. I feel confident the team can come back home with two wins. (SacBee.com)
Converting third downs is something this offense couldn't do under Jimmy Raye. Under Mike Johnson, though? They're getting it done. I'd like to see more, but I'm pleased with the improvement. (PressDemocrat.com)
The NFL rescinded the fine on the Chiefs player who very blatantly was doing some inappropriate grabbing. I'd fine him more than the people going helmet-to-helmet, honestly. Back off the package, son. (NFL.com)
I'm not sure how each team does this, how the offensive and defensive coordinators work together, but it's good to know that the 49ers coordinators get together on Saturday and take care of things. (CSNBayArea.com)
Gore is shouldering a heavy load with this offense. Glad to see he's fighting for every yard. (PressDemocrat.com)
The 49ers defense is in attack mode. It would be good to see them rise back up the defensive ranks. (49ers.com)
Opponents are singling out Patrick Willis in their gameplan. Can you blame them? (SFGate.com)
Yesterday on Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: Injuries Suck | Ninjames
49ers Stadium Issue: Delayed Due To Labor Issues | Fooch
49ers Red Zone Preview, Review | Fooch
Much Ado About Nothing: The NFL's New Helmet-to-Helmet Policy | smileyman
49ers Tweet-Bag: Mining For Answers | Tre9er
49ers RB Frank Gore And Overwork In The Offense | Fooch
NFL Injury Repor: 49ers-Panthers Thursday Practice Participation Reports | Fooch
Coming Up Today on Niners Nation (All times pacific and subject to change)
7:00 a.m. | 49ers vs Panthers: Five Questions With Cat Scratch Reader | Fooch
10:00 a.m. | Caption This! | howtheyscored
Gameweek
[General News] 49ers vs Panthers coverage (SB Nation)
[Preview] First Look: Carolina Panthers (49ers.com)
[Rival Blog] Cat Scratch Reader (SB Nation)
[Injury Report] Injury Report (Niners Nation)
[Q&A] Ask Niners Nation, Ask Cat Scratch Reader (SB Nation)
[Nuggets] Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Niners Nation)
[Catchup] All posts tagged with, "49ers vs. Raiders" (SB Nation)
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