Daily Madden: Patrick Willis Retires On A Wild Day Of NFL Trades And Free Agent Signings
John Madden looked back at the free agent and trade frenzy in the NFL.
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John Madden looked back at the free agent and trade frenzy in the NFL.
49er fans are none too happy with the off-season upheaval in Santa Clara, and they've clearly found a target for their anger CEO Jed York. Now, one man says he's making it his personal mission to see that York is kicked out of the 49er Empire.
Nate Miley wants the Raiders to renovate the Coliseum, as he says a new stadium could cost taxpayers $300 million.
They are looking to raise funds for a billboard that would demand the resignation of CEO Jed York and bring community ownership to the 49ers.
Former Baltimore Raven Torrey Smith is coming to San Francisco to fill in the void by the expected departure of free agent wide receiver Michael Crabtree.
On Sunday news broke that the longtime 49ers running back would be headed to Philadelphia on a three year deal. But as of Tuesday morning, the day NFL free agents can actually sign new deals - Gore had a new likely destination, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.
Patrick Willis, the man considered the heart and soul of the San Francisco 49ers defensive unit announced his retirement from football Tuesday with an emotional speech where he spoke of the challenges to stayng healthy and his happiness of looking forward the next chapter in his life.
The Coach talks about NFL free-trade talk that goes before players are signed, the trade rumors of 49er QB Colin Kaepernick, the signing of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith and loss of Frank Gore.
With the official free agency period beginning this afternoon, here are the most important questions we hope to have answered.
Mark Purdy suggested in this morning's San Jose Mercury-News that yesterday might go down as the worst day in 49ers' history, unless today is even worse. At least when it comes down to off-the-field news, he might be right. Free agents Gore, Crabtree, Iupati and Skuta are gone, or presumed gone (hours before the free agent signing period begins); Patrick Willis confirmed that he's retiring, amid an NBC report that Justin Smith will do the same; and Santa Clara police confirmed Bruce Miller was arrested last week on a domestic violence charge.
Forty Niner fans everywhere, and I mean EVERYWHERE, are wondering what in the world is going on down in Santa Clara. One year ago the stadium was nearing completion, the 49ers were Super Bowl favorites and the only concern was where season ticket holders would set up their tailgate.
Fullback Bruce Miller of the San Francisco 49ers was arrested last week on suspicion of spousal battery in Santa Clara, according to police.
When Frank Gore arrived the 49ers were coming off a 2-14 season and there was no real reason for hope among the 49er faithful. Gore's consistent performances provided that that hope on offense. A few years later the addition of Patrick Willis gave the defense a stout, punishing identity. The duo helped tick the win-loss record higher until Jim Harbaugh arrived to put all the pieces together. It's clear now that any future success for the franchise will come without any of them.
The 2015 San Francisco 49ers will look much, much different that the team that appeared in the Super Bowl just a couple of seasons ago. Multiple sources report the team will lose two the mainstays of their NFC championship defense: Patrick Willis and Justin Smith.
The 49ers are reportedly about to lose their franchise running back, and now rumors have surfaced that quarterback Colin Kaepernick may be following Frank Gore out of town.
We continue our countdown of the top free agents on the market and what teams would be the best fit for them.
According to ESPN, the Eagles will sign 49ers free agent running back Frank Gore to replace LeSean McCoy, who was traded to the Bills recently for linebacker Kiko Alonso.
We continue our countdown of the top free agents on the market and what teams would be the best fit for them.
We continue our countdown of the top free agents on the market and what teams would be the best fit for them.
We continue our countdown of the top free agents on the market and what teams would be the best fit for them.
The Raiders will be staying in Oakland for another NFL season, but where they'll play after that is still very much up in the air.
As we near the opening of NFL free agency, we're taking a look at which teams would be the best fit for some of the top free agents.
Many football pundits have Ndamukong Suh listed as the top fee agent, and it looks like the Oakland Raiders are interested in adding him to the middle of their defensive line.
John Madden said if Justin Smith decides to return, he and newly signed Darnell Dockett will make for a formidable pair on the defensive line of the San Francisco 49ers.
McDonald was released by the 49ers after this latest allegation and is currently a free agent.
