He may have a CB by his name, but Shawntae Spencer deserves an A, for perseverance.

I’m not a believer in the Madden Curse. I think it’s silly

The young and talented 49ers defense in 2009 will be entering its third year under defensive coordinator Greg Manusky.  Led by Patrick Willis and Nate Clements the defense is developing into a force as they perfect the mistakes they have made while building on the success they have had under coach Manusky.  This is what

After today's walkthrough, 49ers DC Greg Manusky and OC Jimmy Raye held brief press conferences with local media.  As always there was plenty of fluff involved, but I thought I'd pull out his comments on Shawntae Spencer

Well, it’s finally here. We’ve spent the last seven months or so talking about what team is going to walk away with the NFL title in 2009, this after an outstanding Super Bowl XLIII in which the Steelers bested the upstart Cardinals 27-23. Here are my personal picks for the eight division winners, along with the wild cards and finally the playoff matchups and Super Bowl! AFC East New England 12-4 Miami 9-7 Buffalo 7-9 New York Jets 6-10 North Pittsburgh 12-4 Baltimore 9-7 Cincinnati 8-8 Cleveland 5-11 South Tennesse 10-6 Indianapolis 10-6 Houston 8-8 Jacksonville 5-11 West San Diego 10-6 Oakland 7-9 Kansas City 5-11 Denver 3-13 AFC Wild Card Teams: Indianapolis, Baltimore AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Indianapolis at San Diego Baltimore at Tennessee AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis at New England Baltimore at Pittsburgh AFC Championship: New England at Pittsbugh AFC Champions: Pittsburgh NFC East Philadelphia 11-5 New York Giants 10-6 Dallas 8-8 Washington 7-9 North Minnesota 11-5 Green Bay 9-7 Chicago 7-9 Detroit 4-12 South New Orleans 12-4 Carolina 10-6 Atlanta 8-8 Tampa Bay 3-13 West Seattle 10-6 Arizona 9-7 San Francisco 6-10 St.Louis 5-11 NFC Wild Card Teams: New York, Carolina NFC Wild Card Playoffs: New York at Seattle Carolina at Minnesota NFC Divisional Playoffs: Seattle at Philadelphia Carolina at New Orleans NFC Championship: Philadelphia at New Orleans NFC Champions: Philadelphia Super Bowl XIV Philadelphia 24 Pittsburgh 27

49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks will miss the team's Week 1 contest with a knee injury. Brooks is expected to be evaluated again before Week 2. Knee…

The season officially starts today, and I'm pumped. Unfortunately, I'm not big on these defensive match-ups and I'm wishing more and more it was Sunday so I could see and understand REALLY what kind of team the 49ers are fielding this season.

Tread lightly, folks. It’s only the first week of the NFL season. Those of us who enjoy a wager or three have been waiting seven months for some action on a real game.

Tread lightly, folks. It’s only the first week of the NFL season. Those of us who enjoy a wager or three have been waiting seven months for some action on a real game

Technique won Spencer starting cornerback job