Good morning folks. It's Friday, which means I'm going to go into a coma until Sunday because I really, really can't wait for the game on Sunday. The 49ers have me so excited, which is a wonderful change from the recent past. It's amazing how the excitement of "My favorite team is playing today!!" doesn't at all compare to "The winning, first-place San Francisco 49ers are playing today OH MY GOD WOOH TEAM LET'S DO IT LEG GO!" Also, this World Series game I'm watching while I write this is amazing. Also, I will again not include SFGate (Chronicle) links due to the autoplaying ads. If you want to read 'em, I suggest following my favorite beat writer, Eric Branch, on Twitter. But you're warned
Don't forget to go vote for your favorite 49ers in the Pro Bowl.
49ers' contract status breakdown (CSNBayArea.com)
Edwards, Goodwin practicing OK; Hillis not (MercuryNews.com)
49ers will have to defend Browns' version of the West Coast Offense (Examiner.com)
49ers hope to work out contract extensions (CSNBayArea.com)
Does Harbaugh hide Alex Smith? (PressDemocrat.com)
Niners' notes: Fangio's cornerback cupboard becoming full (SacBee.com)
'Lord Fangio' rules over 49ers' improve defense (Yahoo.com)
Edwards on pace for return Sunday (CSNBayArea.com)
Fangio: "I don't see anybody running the West Coast Offense." (PressDemocrat.com)
49ers' depth in secondary up to the test (CSNBayArea.com)
Five Questions with Frank Gore (49ers.com)
Know Your Role (49ers.com)
Yesterday on Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: Wake Me On Sunday | Ninjames
49ers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh Discusses Having More Questions Than Answers | Fooch
Match-Up To Watch: 49ers Aldon Smith vs. Browns Joe Thomas | D.DeSimone
NFC West To Date: St. Louis Rams Leaping Backward | DerekRE_3
49ers Vs. Browns: If Healthy, Where Does Braylon Edwards Fit In? | Fooch
Week 8 NFL TV Distribution Maps: 49ers Vs. Browns | Fooch
Cleveland Browns Injury Report: Peyton Hillis, Mohamed Massaquoi Sit Thursday | Fooch
49ers Secondary: What Does The Future Hold? | Fooch
49ers Vs. Browns Thursday Injury Report: Jonathan Goodwin Still Sidelined | Fooch
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