SF Examiner: 49ers on same page during busy offseason

By Art Spander
Special to The Examiner

SANTA CLARA -- So the 49ers and Alex Smith will live happily ever after, and please don’t mention that dalliance with Peyton Manning. As far as Randy Moss, the only thing that matters, we’re told, is how Randy acts when he shows up, which presumably he’ll do in time.

Niners general manager Trent Baalke spoke with the media Wednesday about next week’s NFL draft, and because as usual...

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RealClearSports: Peyton's World Becomes 49ers' Worry

By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com

It all makes sense in a nonsensical sort of way, Peyton Manning deciding to join the Denver Broncos, the only team run by a man who as a quarterback won more Super Bowls than has Manning.

If you get recruited by John Elway, you have an offer you almost can't refuse, and Manning didn't refuse it. Tough luck, Mr. Tebow.

At last the Peyton saga has reached its conclusion...

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Newsday (N.Y.): San Fran finds its offensive man in Roman

By Art Spander
Special to Newsday

SAN FRANCISCO -- When Greg Roman came to the lectern in the tent-like facility at Santa Clara that the San Francisco 49ers use for media interviews, he noticed a plastic bottle of water next to the microphone.

He reached for it, halted and then, with a smirk, asked, "Vic didn't drink from this, did he?''

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RealClearSports: Harbaugh Keeps Everyone Off Balance

By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There is a rhythm to Jim Harbaugh's words, if not exactly a pattern. After all, any football coach wants to keep the opponent guessing, make him feel off balance, and maybe nobody does that better than Harbaugh.

Maybe nobody coaches better either.

In his first season in charge, Harbaugh has the San Francisco 49ers...

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SF Examiner: At long last, the Niners are back on big stage

By Art Spander
Special to The Examiner

They get one shot. That was the reminder from the man who has helped enable them to gain that shot, Jim Harbaugh.

“It’s special being in the playoffs,” said Harbaugh, the 49ers rookie coach.

Special because they haven’t been there for years. Special because six months ago...

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