The New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers director of player personnel Tom Gamble for their general manager vacancies.
Gamble is finishing his second full season in the role for the 49ers.
April 2012 - San Francisco 49ers Wiretap
49ers Haven't Drafted Defensive Lineman Since 2009
The San Francisco 49ers have not drafted a true 3-4 defensive lineman since the 2009 NFL Draft.
Justin Smith has been the 49ers' anchor on their defensive line though he is already 33.
Ricky Jean Francois will start at Smith's spot in Week 17. Francois was a seven round selection in 2009.
Report: Justin Smith Has Partially Torn Triceps
Justin Smith has a partially torn triceps, according to a report from the Sacramento Bee.
Without Smith for the majority of the past six quarters, San Francisco has allowed 66 points and 753 yards to opposing offenses.
The 49ers have listed Smith's injury as related to his elbow.
Full List Of 2012 Pro Bowlers
The following players have been voted to the 2012 Pro Bowl.
AFC Offense
Quarterbacks — Tom Brady, New England Patriots; Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos; Matt Schaub, Houston Texans
Running backs — Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs; Arian Foster, Houston Texans; Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens
Fullback — Vonta Leach, Baltimore Ravens
Wide receivers — A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals; Andre Johnson, Houston Texans; Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts; Wes Welker, New England Patriots
Tight ends — Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots; Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers
Tackles — Duane Brown, Houston Texans; Ryan Clady, Denver Broncos; Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns; Marshall Yanda, Baltimore Ravens
Guards — Logan Mankins, New England Patriots; Wade Smith, Houston Texans
Centers — Chris Myers, Houston Texans; Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Defense
Ends — Elvis Dumervil, Denver Broncos; Cameron Wake, Miami Dolphins; J.J. Watt, Houston Texans
Interior linemen — Geno Atkins, Cincinnati Bengals; Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Ravens; Vince Wilfork, New England Patriots
Outside linebackers — Tamba Hali, Kansas City Chiefs; Robert Mathis, Indianapolis Colts; Von Viller, Denver Broncos
Inside/middle linebackers — Derrick Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs; Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots
Cornerbacks — Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos; Antonio Cromartie, New York Jets; Johnathan Joseph, Houston Texans
Strong safeties — Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs; LaRon Landry, New York Jets
Free safety — Ed Reed, Baltimore
AFC Specialists
Placekicker — Phil Dawson, Cleveland Browns
Punter — Dustin Colquitt, Kansas City Chiefs
Kick returner — Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens
Special team — Matthew Slater, New England Patriots
NFC Offense
Quarterbacks — Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins; Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers; Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Running backs — Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers; Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks; Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Fullback — Jerome Felton, Minnesota Vikings
Wide receivers — Victor Cruz, New York Giants; Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions; Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons; Brandon Marshall, Chicago Bears
Tight ends — Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons; Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Tackles — Russell Okung, Seattle Seahawks; Joe Staley, San Francisco 49ers; Trent Williams, Washington Redskins
Guards — Jahri Evans, New Orleans Saints; Mike Iupati, San Francisco 49ers; Chris Snee, New York Giants
Centers — Jeff Saturday, Green Bay Packers; Max Unger, Seattle Seahawks
NFC Defense
Ends — Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings; Julius Peppers, Chicago Bears; Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants
Interior linemen — Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Henry Melton, Chicago Bears; Justin Smith, San Francisco 49ers
Outside linebackers — Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers; Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers; DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys
Inside/middle linebackers — NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco 49ers; Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers
Cornerbacks — Tim Jennings, Chicago Bears; Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals; Charles Tillman, Chicago Bears
Strong safeties — Donte Whitner, San Francisco 49ers
Free safeties — Dashon Goldson, San Francisco 49ers; Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks
NFC Specialists
Placekicker — Blair Walsh, Minnesota Vikings
Punter — Thomas Morstead, New Orleans Saints
Kick returner — Leon Washington, Seattle Seahawks
Special team — Lorenzo Alexander, Washington Redskins
Kaepernick Had Zero QBR Against Seahawks When Pressured
Colin Kaepernick had a QB rating of 103.6 when not pressured in the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
But when Seattle was able to pressure Kaepernick, his QB rating was zero. Kaepernick was 2-for-9 for six yards in those situations.
Manningham Tore ACL, PCL
Mario Manningham tore his ACL and PCL in his left knee during the San Francisco 49ers' loss on Sunday to the Seahawks.
Manningham is the 49ers' third leading receiver.
Manningham was tackled low by Leroy Hill.
Kaepernick Has 145.1 Passer Rating On Targets To Walker
Colin Kaepernick has a 145.1 passer rating when targeting Delanie Walker. Kaepernick is 8-for-11 for 146 yards and a touchdown.
Michael Crabtree has been excellent on the receiving end of Kaepernick as well, catching 29 of 44 targets for 358 yards and three touchdowns.
Vernon Davis has been targeted 17 times, with 10 catches for 112 yards.
Goldson Fined $21k For Hit On Hernandez
Dashon Goldson has been fined $21,000 for an illegal hit on Aaron Hernandez.
Goldson plans to appeal his latest fine.
"I don't have time to sit there and dictate in the timespan I have as a football player when I'm on the football field to dictate what's a clean and what's a not-so-clean hit," Goldson said. "I'm not a dirty player. And that's just that."
Aaron Rodgers Endorses Alex Smith To Start Somewhere In 2013
Aaron Rodgers believes Alex Smith has played well enough to be an NFL starter again next season.
Smith and Rodgers were each members of the 2005 NFL Draft.
“He comes in, he’s (got a) 70 percent completion (percentage), he’s (got a) 100-plus quarterback rating," said Rodgers. "Last year, he’s like barely over one percent interception percentage,” Rodgers said. “He’s a great quarterback, he just needs to go somewhere he gets appreciated for the skills he has and hopefully he gets a chance next year.”
Vernon Davis Still Doesn't Have Chemistry With Kaepernick
Vernon Davis and Colin Kaepernick are still working on developing their chemistry.
Davis caught six balls for 83 yards and a touchdown in Kaepernick's first start, but Davis has received far fewer targets since.
“You have to develop that chemistry, that bond so you can be on the same page,” Davis said. “That’s something me and Kap don’t have right now. We don’t have it. You have to expect it because he just stepped in. Me and Alex, we’ve been here.
“It took some time for me and Alex to get like that. In the beginning, Alex would overthrow me, he would underthrow me. We had to build that chemistry that he could trust that I’m going in that spot that I needed to be. That’s something that me and Kap don’t have right now, but we’re working on it.”
Davis believes Kaepernick is adjusting to his speed.
“Just working on some of the deep throws, like the ones you saw in the game, we work on it,” Davis said. “Because in practice, he would overthrow me. I think he’s just kind of scared of my speed a little bit. He doesn’t really know it. We don’t have that timing, but it will come, just like any quarterback and wide receiver. It takes time.”
49ers' Success Against Brady Came When Taking Away Quick Pass
The 49ers intercepted Tom Brady twice with both coming when they didn't pressure him.
Brady Expected 28-Point Comeback
Tom Brady thought the Patriots would get past their 'self-inflicted' issues that allowed them to fall behind.
49ers Clinch Playoff Spot
The 49ers are now 10-3-1 and could win the NFC West next week with a win at the Seahawks.
Brady Throws Ball Within Three Seconds On 70 Percent Of Attempts
The 49ers have recorded 24 of their 32 sacks after three seconds.
Belichck: 49ers Reflect Harbaugh's Style As Player
Bill Belichick sees a lot of Jim Harbaugh's style as a player in the way the 49ers play.
49ers Suspend Jacobs For Remainder Of Season
Brandon Jacobs intends to file a grievance against the 49ers.
LaMichael James Puts 'Fresh Legs' To Use
LaMichael James rushed for 30 yards on eight carries in his NFL debut on Sunday.
Aldon Smith Breaks Sack Record For First Two NFL Seasons
Aldon Smith recorded two sacks in Week 14, giving him 19.5 through 13 games this season and 33.5 since entering the NFL.
Kaepernick Leads QBs Drafted Since 2010 In QBR
Colin Kaepernick leads quarterbacks drafted since 2010 in QBR at 80.6, followed by Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson.
49ers To Stick With Akers Another Week
David Akers missed a 51-yard attempt in overtime in the 49ers' loss to the Rams on Sunday.
49ers To Keep Kaepernick As Starter
Colin Kaepernick had an uneven performance in the 49ers' overtime loss at the Rams.
49ers' Demarcus Dobbs Out For Week 13 Following Arrest
Demarcus Dobbs leads the team with 567 special-teams points, according to a grading system used by the coaching staff.
Ted Ginn Becomes 49ers' Emergency Quarterback
Jim Harbaugh said Ted Ginn Jr. will replace Kyle Williams as the emergency quarterback of the 49ers.