The Oakland Raiders had one of the worst groups of wide receivers in the league in 2014, so you’d think fans would be happy when the team signed Michael Crabtree on Monday night. After going through weeks of free agency without giving Derek Carr any new weapons other than third down back Roy Helu, the team […]
Took long enough. Michael Crabtree to the Raiders made so much sense, for reasons both historical and current, for it not to happen. The Raiders have money and need guys who’ll make Derek Carr’s job easier. Crabtree wasn’t getting much notice and needed a job. The Raiders have signed too many notable ex-49ers to list […]
One of the few starting caliber players remaining in free agency will be visiting the Oakland Raiders next week according to Yahoo Sports reporter Rand Getlin. Crossing the bay? WR Michael Crabtree will visit the #Raiders next week, a source said. — Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) April 3, 2015 Not long ago, I noted that the […]
Michael Crabtree is easily the top remaining unsigned free agent. He’s a former No. 10 overall pick, he caught 85 passes for 1,105 yards and nine touchdowns in 2012, and even his bad seasons weren’t that horrible. His worst season was undoubtedly 2014, when he had 698 yards, four touchdowns, several drops, and his lowest yards per […]
The Oakland Raiders need help at wide receiver and there are not many players left in free agency who can provide it. One guy the team should consider is former San Francisco 49er Michael Crabtree, a wideout many believe the Raiders should have drafted back in 2009 when then owner Al Davis passed on both Crabtree […]
Trent Baalke has tendencies. Guys with long arms, big hands and great pedigrees (translation: former first round picks) are favorites of Baalke. So are guys who tore their ACLs within a few months of an NFL Draft. But that doesn’t mean he’s predictable. No one thought he’d take Aldon Smith. Or A.J. Jenkins. Or Jimmie […]
It appears that the 49ers are going to release Stevie Johnson at some point soon. Per sources, 49ers are expected to release Stevie Johnson. This will save 5.5 million of cap room. #49ers — Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) February 28, 2015 A “league source” told CSN Bay Area that NBC Washington’s report is “false.” However, Niners […]
Many have said that the 49ers’ only saving grace in the upcoming season is their talented roster. This argument makes sense if you ignore the talent and corresponding roster on the 2010 squad, but insert a picture of Kermit sipping tea here. The 49ers are right up against the salary cap this season ($1.348M in […]
Not that any 49ers fans want this wound reopened, but you had to know the 49ers’ Super Bowl 47 loss would get brought up after the world watched Seattle lose in quite a similar fashion Sunday. Brent Jones joined Ray Ratto and Tom Tolbert on KNBR Monday afternoon to talk about the ending of the […]
Generally headlines in the form of a question are worded that way to entice the reader. But I’m at a loss. I don’t know why Michael Crabtree’s numbers are roughly the same as Stevie Johnson’s in over twice the snaps. Yes, that’s true. Crabtree has 322 receiving yards and three touchdowns while playing 361 snaps (per […]
The 49ers are capable of running effectively, moving the ball through the air, and throttling opposing offenses. They checked the boxes next to the latter two areas in a 31-17 win against the Rams, a game in which they ran away from St. Louis despite one of the more lifeless, reckless and feckless first quarters this team […]