Video Jim Harbaugh 49ers Anthem
You have a good thing, 49ers fans. Don't scare it away.
Video Takeo Spikes is Good at Football, Bad at Celebrating
The Raiders are just bad at everything.
Picture "Tough night, Kurt. Just consider yourself lucky I'm wearing pants right now."
Picture 49ers safety Michael Lewis raises his hand to politely ask Jay Cutler to throw him an interception, too.
News ADD: Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers
ADD: Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers — Davis was viewed as a bit of a project when San Francisco selected him with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. It appears that project may finally be nearing completion. Davis, now a team captain on the 49ers, had 7 catches for 96 yards and 2 TDs Sunday against the Vikings. Pick him up now before numbers like that become the norm.I have a feeling Vernon Davis is about to explode.
While before he only got two-second cameos in videos by the likes of Ron Artest. (Fast-forward to 1:25. And don't blink) …
… soon he may earn himself three or even four-second cameos in the videos of more accomplished rappers. Like, say … Shaquille O'Neal.
Or, who knows, maybe Ron Artest will devote an entire song to him, a la his ode to Michael Jackson:
Vernon, Vernon, Vernon you my fantasy tight end
They running you on a fly
Vernon I know that you'll catch it, know that you'll score it
I try to win. I try to win, I try to win, I try to win.
News Inside the NFL QB battles
NFL training camps open with six starting quarterback jobs up for grabs.
Here is a look at each position battle and what each player brings to the table.
>> Cleveland Browns
Derek Anderson
PRO: Has been successful as a starter before, going 10-5 in 2007 with 3,787 yards and 29 touchdowns.
CON: His numbers dropped precipitously last year. Although to be fair, his numbers were actually dropped by Braylon Edwards.
Brady Quinn
PRO: Proved he was a great leader at Notre Dame. Plus, his popped collar only adds to that. It makes him appear regal. Almost like royalty.
CON: Opposing defenses have a tendency to read his eyes. Mainly because they can't take their gaze off of them.
>> Detroit Lions
Daunte Culpepper
PRO: Has put up big numbers and won games in the past before his knee injuries.
CON: Lost of mobility means- … did he just get sacked in a drill without a defense? My God.
Matthew Stafford
PRO: Most scouts rate him a can't-miss.
CON: Most scouts rated Joey Harrington a can't-miss.
>> Minnesota Vikings
Tarvaris Jackson
PRO: Is not Brett Favre.
CON: Is not Brett Favre.
Sage Rosenfels
PRO: Is not Brett Favre.
CON: Is not Brett Favre.
>> New York Jets
Kellen Clemens
PRO: Despite his last name and the fact that his first name starts with a K, he's not related to that dickwad Roger Clemens.
CON: Perhaps not coincidentally, he also can't throw anywhere near as well as Roger Clemens. (But as an addendum to his PRO: he's also not on steroids. So that's nice.)
Mark Sanchez
PRO: Has experience running a pro-style offense and playing under the pressures of a pro-style contract.
CON: He has never played a game in the snow. (And he may never. Please recycle!)
>> San Francisco 49ers
Shaun Hill
PRO: Is a solid game manager.
CON: He manages to lose. A lot.
Alex Smith
PRO: Tied a career high in touchdowns last season and has been a consistent contributor since coming into the league.
CON: Unfortunately, that's Alex Smith the tight end. Alex Smith the quarterback is a pile of crap.
>> Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Josh Freeman
PRO: He rewrote the record books at Kansas State.
CON: I'm just quoting that from something I read elsewhere. I seriously doubt Kansas State has record books.
Byron Leftwich
PRO: Gets his whole team involved. Usually by having them carry him up and down the field when he gets hurt.
CON: Questionable decision making. (He turned down a contract from the reigning Super Bowl champions to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!)
Luke McCown
PRO: Is not Cade McCown or Josh McCown.
CON: Is Luke McCown.
