The latest news from SFIllustrated.com. SFIllustrated is the number one source for San Francisco 49ers news. We have interviews, color photos and tons of inside information on the 49ers. http://sfo.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://sfo.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 SFIllustrated.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@americansportsmedia.com info@scout.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:01:48 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB3) 60 Our Scout.com experts, Bill Huber of PackerReport and Craig Massei of SFIllustrated, continue their three-part breakdown of the 49ers and Packers and Sunday’s game with five questions from Bill to Craig. Is there any hope for Alex Smith? How is Mike Singletary’s tough-love approach sitting with San Francisco’s players? What is the secret to Frank Gore’s success? These Q&As and more inside. http://sfo.scout.com/2/921669.html Craig Massei/Bill Huber http://sfo.scout.com/2/921669.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo PackerReport’s Bill Huber and SFIllustrated’s Craig Massei begin their exclusive three-part breakdown of the Packers and 49ers and Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay with five questions from Craig to Bill. Is former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy the right choice to lead the Pack? Is Aaron Rodgers making people in Green Bay forget Brett Favre? These Q&As and more inside. http://sfo.scout.com/2/921463.html Craig Massei/Bill Huber http://sfo.scout.com/2/921463.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:35:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo Follow Scout.com's Chris Steuber on Twitter and get his views on everything revolving around the football universe. http://sfo.scout.com/2/905479.html Chris Steuber http://sfo.scout.com/2/905479.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:40:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo The Arizona Cardinals look to be the favorite to win the NFC West division for the second year in a row. Have they moved up over last week's ranking? Which teams are moving up? Which teams are moving down? Details inside. http://sfo.scout.com/2/921284.html Adam Caplan http://sfo.scout.com/2/921284.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:27:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Scout.com's Chris Steuber hosted Scout NFL Radio on Wednesday evening and was joined by NFLDraftScout.com's Chad Reuter. Steuber and Reuter discussed the top five draft eligible QBs (Bradford, Clausen, Locker, McCoy & Tebow), and broke down Reuter's latest mock draft during this special NFL Draft edition of Scout NFL Radio. http://sfo.scout.com/2/921190.html Chris Steuber http://sfo.scout.com/2/921190.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:20:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo In San Francisco, the 49ers erred by playing a spread-offense quarterback before either Alex Smith or his teammates were ready. In Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers had the good fortune of waiting and Mike McCarthy got a second chance with a talented passer. http://sfo.scout.com/2/921185.html Bill Huber http://sfo.scout.com/2/921185.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo On Wednesday, November 18th, Scout.com's Chris Steuber hosts Scout NFL Radio from 7 - 8 p.m. EST. Steuber will be joined by NFLDraftScout.com's Chad Reuter and the two will give fans an early look at the 2010 draft. http://sfo.scout.com/2/920397.html Chris Steuber http://sfo.scout.com/2/920397.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:03:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Habitually introspective linebacker Nick Barnett said the Packers' season would have been "over" had they lost Sunday to the Dallas Cowboys. Instead, by scoring a convincing 17-7 win over the red-hot NFC East leaders, Green Bay just might have hopped on the springboard to turn its season around after a disappointing 4-4 start. http://sfo.scout.com/2/920500.html Sports Xchange http://sfo.scout.com/2/920500.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:42:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo In the early months of 2005, the 49ers visited extensively with quarterbacks Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers before making a decision on which player the organization would choose with the No. 1 overall selection of the NFL draft. The 49ers selected Smith, and then watched Rodgers go on to become one of the league’s top young quarterbacks with the Green Bay Packers. http://sfo.scout.com/2/920496.html Sports Xchange/SFI staff http://sfo.scout.com/2/920496.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:26:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Week 10 of the NFL season brought on some of the best performances of the year, and Scout.com's Chris Steuber awards the best and worst from Sunday's showcase. http://sfo.scout.com/2/920110.html Chris Steuber http://sfo.scout.com/2/920110.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:02:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo The Kansas City Chiefs made a not so very surprising move earlier this week with the release of veteran RB Larry Johnson. Last Updated: Sunday at 5:49 PM ET. http://sfo.scout.com/2/917769.html Adam Caplan http://sfo.scout.com/2/917769.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:49:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Five things we learned about the 49ers during their 10-6 victory over the Chicago Bears: Ballhawks in secondary can fly after all; better off with Brown in place of Clements; power turned off in running game; help wanted at punt returner; and the Niners aren’t dead yet – far from it. http://sfo.scout.com/2/919671.html Craig Massei http://sfo.scout.com/2/919671.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:29:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo With just two days to get on the field for practice and a flight from Chicago, the Bears did not figure to make many changes to their offense. The 49ers were fully aware of this, so most of their film study was in breaking down Chicago’s most recent game. The 49ers obviously did their homework, as they recorded five picks en route to Thursday’s 10-6 victory that broke a four-game losing streak. http://sfo.scout.com/2/919654.html The Sports Xchange http://sfo.scout.com/2/919654.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:48:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Which way does the thumb turn for the 49ers after their 10-6 victory over the Chicago Bears, including a five-pick day for the defense, a lackluster aerial attack, a heads-up Josh Morgan, RB Frank Gore, TE Vernon Davis, K Joe Nedney, a season-high in penalty yards, weak power rushing, LBs Matt Wilhelm and Patrick Willis, trouble covering TEs, savoring for Singletary and much more? Check inside. http://sfo.scout.com/2/919395.html Craig Massei http://sfo.scout.com/2/919395.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:14:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Find out why Tom Brady needs to grow up and why the Colts will hold onto oft-injured safety Bob Sanders. Who are the three undrafted receivers who are on pace for 1,000-yard seasons? Why Titans QB Vince Young will falter, the Dallas offense is flourishing and much more in Ed Thompson's 7 Points. http://sfo.scout.com/2/919379.html Ed Thompson http://sfo.scout.com/2/919379.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:25:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Quick-hit game notes from the 49ers’ 10-6 victory over the Chicago Bears on Thursday night at Candlestick Park. http://sfo.scout.com/2/919143.html SFI staff http://sfo.scout.com/2/919143.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:59:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo What the 49ers were saying late Thursday evening after their 10-6 victory over the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park. http://sfo.scout.com/2/919404.html SFI staff http://sfo.scout.com/2/919404.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:58:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo When Jay Cutler’s 52nd pass of the game came to rest in the hands of safety Michael Lewis in the back of the end zone Thursday night, the 49ers finally could breathe a sigh or relief. Their four-game losing streak is over, and hopes of getting back into playoff contention remain alive after a resilient bend-but-don’t-break defense led the way to a hard-fought 10-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. http://sfo.scout.com/2/919139.html Craig Massei http://sfo.scout.com/2/919139.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:45:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo As Week 10 of the NFL season approaches, Scout.com’s Chris Steuber updates his 2009 NFL Rookie Rankings; a Big Board system where the top-20 rookies are ranked. The ranking system is based on playing time, potential impact, surrounding cast and team environment. Steelers WR Mike Wallace continues his rise in the rankings; find out where your teams top rookie ranks inside. http://sfo.scout.com/2/919024.html Chris Steuber http://sfo.scout.com/2/919024.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:12:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Our Scout.com experts, Craig Massei of SFIllustrated.com and John Crist of BearReport.com, go Behind Enemy Lines to take a closer look at Thursday’s nationally-televised matchup between the 49ers and Bears at Candlestick Park. Let's conclude this three-part series with the key matchups, keys to the game, why each team will win and why each will lose, and final predictions from both Craig and John. http://sfo.scout.com/2/918924.html Craig Massei/John Crist http://sfo.scout.com/2/918924.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo