Apr 30, 2012

Niners Saw Their Need and Addressed it With Speed

Niners Saw Their Need and Addressed it With Speed

Though many NFL Draft observers weren't crazy about the Niners' selections in the just-completed draft, 49ers had a strategy and followed it

Apr 30, 2012

Niners Knew They Could Wait at Guard

Niners Knew They Could Wait at Guard

Wake Forest guard obviously was on team's radar early, but team knew it could wait and use higher picks on explosive skill-position talent

Apr 28, 2012

49ers Have 'Another Good Day'

49ers Have 'Another Good Day'

From inside their war room at 49ers headquarter in Santa Clara, GM Trent Baalke and head coach Jim Harbaugh endured 14 hours and five minutes of the 77th annual NFL Draft -- their second NFL Draft -- and declare...

Apr 28, 2012

49ers Drafting Speed, Playmakers to Offense

49ers Drafting Speed, Playmakers to Offense

Addition of former Oregon star LaMichael James in second round gives San Francisco a versatile performer who can be a difference-maker.

Apr 27, 2012

Jenkins' Pick Makes Baalke Talk of Draft

Jenkins' Pick Makes Baalke Talk of Draft

Baalke, Harbaugh say Jenkins was the guy 49ers braintrust was focused on going into Thursday's Round 1 of the NFL Draft

Apr 26, 2012

Dear 49ers: Don't Draft for Need in 1st Round

Dear 49ers: Don't Draft for Need in 1st Round

With a team already stocked, 49ers have the luxury of selecting a player who eventually will make an impact -- even if team already is deep at his position.

Apr 25, 2012

Remember 49ers Fans: Draft Is More Art Than Science

Remember 49ers Fans: Draft Is More Art Than Science

Why do we have a fascination with the annual talent-selection process? Because it's like the lottery for our favorite team, and we're hoping to strike gold.

Apr 24, 2012

49ers Trent Baalke Trusts Draft Instincts

49ers Trent Baalke Trusts Draft Instincts

Trent Baalke says he knew Aldon Smith would be a keeper after just a few minutes of film study on the former Missouri standout.

Apr 23, 2012

It's Impossible to Guess 49ers' First-round Draft Pick

It's Impossible to Guess 49ers' First-round Draft Pick

Expect the unexpected, because Niners may decide to trade (up or down) or select a player where there is no obvious need on the roster.

Apr 20, 2012

More Receivers May Cloud Williams' 49ers Future

More Receivers May Cloud Williams' 49ers Future

Niners see potential and like how he's developed in his two seasons with the team, but numbers game could leave him the odd man out

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