Hip Hop Football Picks » San Francisco 49ers http://hiphopfootballpicks.com Where Hip Hop And Football Meet Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:26:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Vernon Davis to play more WR this year for the 49ers http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/06/19/vernon-davis-to-play-more-wr-this-year-for-the-49ers/ http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/06/19/vernon-davis-to-play-more-wr-this-year-for-the-49ers/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:09 +0000 http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/?p=3458

The Press Democrat is reporting that Vernon Davis participated exclusively with the wide receivers, not the tight ends, during the 49ers’ past mini-camp.  With Michael Crabtree injured, splitting Davis out wide for certain situations seems like the best option for the 49ers. Davis is a big target and a matchup nightmare for smaller cornerbacks outside. This will also give more opportunities for Anquan Boldin to be involved as he has been lining up at slot for the 49ers.  Having Davis line up outside on 3rd downs will give Colin Kaepernick a big target to look for to pick up the first down. We’ll see how well this idea works during the season.

]]> http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/06/19/vernon-davis-to-play-more-wr-this-year-for-the-49ers/feed/ 0 49ers WR Michael Crabtree tears Achilles http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/05/23/49ers-wr-michael-crabtree-tears-achilles/ http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/05/23/49ers-wr-michael-crabtree-tears-achilles/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 15:08:23 +0000 http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/?p=3141

 

The 49ers are a team that many analysts think will be the NFC representative in this season’s Super Bowl. But an injury to one of their top receivers may put a damper on their plans.  Michael Crabtree suffered a complete tear on his right tendon and has undergone surgery confirmed by head coach Jim Harbaugh. But the team is optimistic that Crabtree can return this season. With the advances in modern medicine, Crabtree may be back like Terrell Suggs returned for the Ravens last season. But for now the 49ers fans will have to wait and see.

]]> http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/05/23/49ers-wr-michael-crabtree-tears-achilles/feed/ 0 Ravens Trade Boldin to 49ers http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/03/11/ravens-trade-boldin-to-49ers/ http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/03/11/ravens-trade-boldin-to-49ers/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:32:15 +0000 http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/?p=2014  

In a move that will raise a big WTF among Raven fans, the team has decided to trade WR Anquan Boldin. Dion Caputi reports via twitter:

Boldin was the Ravens go to guy when they needed to move the chains so right now I think it will be quite difficult to replace him with the salary cap situation that the Ravens and all teams are dealing with.  The worst thing about winning a championship is that your team is probably not going to be the same next year as the Raven fans are finding out again. But Caputi offers more insight on the trade :

Well there you have it. The Ravens didn’t want to put up the money so a 6th round pick will help them rebuild the defense.  Will the Ravens look within their depth chart to replace Boldin or will they look to free agency? Only time will tell folks. Looks like its going to be an interesting free agency folks.

]]> http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/03/11/ravens-trade-boldin-to-49ers/feed/ 0 Breaking: Alex Smith Traded to Cheifs http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/02/27/breaking-alex-smith-traded-to-cheifs/ http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/02/27/breaking-alex-smith-traded-to-cheifs/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:45:33 +0000 http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/?p=1832

ESPN and NFL.com report that the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs, league sources confirmed.

Kansas City will trade its second-round pick in the 2013 draft — the second selection (No. 34 overall) in the round — as well as another conditional mid-round pick in 2014 to acquire Smith from San Francisco, a league source told ESPN.

As a result of the trade, the Chiefs are expected to release former starting quarterback Matt Cassel. Cassel has two years remaining on a $63 million, six-year deal he signed with Kansas City after he was acquired in a trade from the Patriots in 2009. He failed to live up to the lofty contract, however, and was benched during the 2012 season.

At this point, Smith will play under terms of his remaining contract, which calls for a guaranteed base salary of $8.5 million in 2013. There has been no discussions between the Chiefs and Smith’s representatives about negotiating a new contract.

The trade can’t be officially completed until March 12 when the 2013 league year begins.

The 49ers now own 11 picks in the 2013 draft.

While the QB play in Kansas City has been horrible for the past couple of years. This may be the best place for Smith to thrive under another Quarterback friendly coach in Andy Reid. Nevertheless, Smith has a lot to prove and a fresh start can help.

]]> http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/02/27/breaking-alex-smith-traded-to-cheifs/feed/ 0 Alex Smith to the Cardinals? http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/02/26/alex-smith-to-the-cardinals/ http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/02/26/alex-smith-to-the-cardinals/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:13:58 +0000 http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/?p=1818

Kent Somers from AZCentral sports reports that the Arizona Cardinals are exploring the possibility of trading for 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.

Somers writes:

It’s unknown how serious the Cardinals are about trading for a quarterback for the second time in less than two years. But they are intrigued by Smith’s experience, intelligence and talents, according to the source. They believe much of his struggles early in his career can be attributed to changes in coaches and offensive systems. 

If the Cardinals are considering Smith as their new QB and get burned like the did with Kevin Kolb, the entire Front Office should be looking for new jobs. While the source attributes Smith’s early career struggles to coaching and offensive scheme changes, Bruce Arians did a great job with Andrew Luck so I’m sure they are betting that Arians can do the same for Smith.

But trading a QB inter-conference isn’t too smart unless you know exactly what that QB can do (think Donovan McNabb to Washington). We’ll keep you updated on this trade rumor

]]> http://hiphopfootballpicks.com/2013/02/26/alex-smith-to-the-cardinals/feed/ 0