49ers | Randy Moss not an option

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team isn't considering re-signing WR Randy Moss after learning that WR Michael Crabtree (Achilles') tore his Achilles' Wednesday, May 22. Harbaugh said the team is intrigued with the depth of young receivers they have on roster, and they are looking forward to them stepping up to the task. WR A.J. Jenkins, the team's 2012 first-round pick, will have a chance to make an impact in his second year. Jenkins has spent the offseason adding muscle and working with QB Colin Kaepernick.

Crabtree suffers torn Achilles

Source: FFToday

Boldin moves into No. 1 slot

Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles tendon during OTAs Tuesday and will soon undergo what could be season-ending surgery, a person informed of the injury told USA TODAY Sports. The 49ers haven't commented yet on the injury, which used to be an automatic season-ender but has since become one that can sometimes be rehabbed in a matter of months - as Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE De'Quan Bowers did last year. Both players tore the tendon in the spring and returned to the field after

Michael Crabtree - Michael Crabtree suffers torn Achilles'

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles' tendon during organized team activities Tuesday, May 21, and will undergo what could be season-ending surgery.
Huddle Up: Crabtree's injury wipes out what was expected to be a promising fantasy season; it also has a ripple effect throughout the 49ers, starting with a ding to Colin Kaepernick's fantasy value. A.J. Jenkins and rookie Quinton Patton are the most likely candidates to replace him in the 49ers' lineup, as Mario Manningham is still coming back from a torn ACL and Kyle Williams is more of a return man than a receiver. Don't rule out the 49ers looking for a veteran option to complement Anquan Boldin; Brandon Lloyd is a distinct possibility.

49ers | Trio worked together in offseason

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and WRs A.J. Jenkins and Ricardo Lockette lived together for two months in Atlanta during the offseason, working together at a nearby training facility. And since the opening of the team's offseason program, WR Anquan Boldin has served as a mentor, helping the two receivers on route running after practice.

49ers | A.J. Jenkins adds muscle

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins focused this offseason on adding muscle and knowledge of the game. He bulked up to 196 pounds, which is four more than his listed weight. 'If I get to 200 (pounds), I'll be good to go,' Jenkins said.

49ers | A.J. Jenkins looks to have bulked up

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins has worked hard in the weight room this offseason and appears to have added more muscle than last season. Jenkins is expected to be one of the candidates for the No. 3 wide receiver job this season.

49ers WR Quinton Patton among opening game 'locks'

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Taking a very early look at the 49ers 53-man roster, CSNbayarea.com beat writer Matt Maiocco projected fourth-round selection Quinton Patton among the wide receiver quot;locks." Also in that category, Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin, but not Mario Mannigham and A.J. Jenkins. Several draft touts talked up the Patton before the draft, but the talented Louisiana Tech product slipped into the middle rounds. So why the early hype in terms of sticking with the team? Because head coach Jim Harbaugh already tagged Patton as "my favorite player" after the rookie flew out to the 49ers headquarters on his own dime before mini-camp because he was excited to begin his pro career. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Considering Patton's potential, it would be hardly

Mario Manningham - Niners' Manningham remains on mend

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) is not expected to be ready for training camp. He continues to recover after suffering tears to the anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee in a late-season game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Huddle Up: With Michael Crabtree and newcomer Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree the unquestioned starters, Manningham was the favorite to win the No. 3 job, but that will definitely be in question if his knee doesn't cooperate, opening the door for Kyle Williams, A.J. Jenkins and rookie WR Quinton Patton among others.

49ers | No. 3 WR job is wide open

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WRs Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree are considered the unquestioned starters, but after that the depth chart battles are wide open. WR Mario Manningham (knee) will be trying to hold off challenges from WR A.J. Jenkins, rookie WR Quinton Patton and WR Kyle Williams (knee). WRs Ricardo Lockette, Chad Hall, Joseph Hastings, Marlon Moore, Chuck Jacobs and B.J. Daniels are also in the mix for roster spots, as the team is rather deep at the position.

Quinton Patton goes to San Fran

Source: Draft Sharks

The 49ers selected WR Quinton Patton near the end of the 4th round.  Most draftniks had the Louisiana Tech product as a 2nd or 3rd rounder.  Patton goes just 6'0, 204 pounds with 4.5 speed, but he draws high marks for his hands and route running.  That makes him sound ready to contribute right away.  But in San Fran, he'll be battling 2012 1st-round pick A.J. Jenkins for the #3 WR job.  Patton won't be worth considering in redraft leagues.

Anquan Boldin - 49ers could draft multiple WRs

Source: The Huddle

The San Francisco 49ers could consider selecting more than one wide receiver in the 2013 NFL Draft because WRs Anquan Boldin, Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams are entering the final year of their contracts.
Huddle Up: The Niners spent a first-round pick on A.J. Jenkins last year, but aside from Michael Crabtree they have little in the way of long-term solutions at wide receiver. They also have an abundance of picks this year and could package two or three to move up and grab a quality player in a draft class deep at wideout.

Mario Manningham won't be ready for training camp

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers HC Jim Harbaugh isn't expecting WR Mario Manningham to be ready for training camp.  He went down with a torn ACL and PCL on December 24th.  Manningham won't be draftable in fantasy this summer.  His absence leaves San Fran thin at WR.  Michael Crabtree is locked into the #1 spot.  But Randy Moss and Ted Ginn are free agents, and Kyle Williams is also recovering from a torn ACL.  2012 first-round pick A.J. Jenkins will have every opportunity to win a starting spot.  The 'Niners also figure to bring in some help via the draft and/or free agency.

49ers GM: AJ Jenkins didn't know the offense - A.J. Jenkins | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

49ers GM Trent Baalke admitted that 2012 first-rounder A.J. Jenkins barely played as a rookie because he didn't know the offense.

49ers | Two WRs working with Colin Kaepernick

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WRs Chad Hall and Ricardo Lockette are working out with QB Colin Kaepernick in Georgia. WR A.J. Jenkins is expected to join them in the near future.

49ers | A.J. Jenkins not used much in 2012

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins was on the field for 37 offensive snaps during the regular season and 10 snaps in the postseason. He had one drop and did not have a catch.

49ers | A.J. Jenkins to train with Colin Kaepernick

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins is expected to join QB Colin Kaepernick for offseason workouts as he looks to improve his overall game. 'Obviously, I want to contribute a lot more than I have been,' Jenkins said. 'So I'm going to make that happen and come back bigger, faster, stronger.' Jenkins only was active for three games in the regular season. He was in uniform during the playoffs but had no passes thrown his way, and he played three snaps in Super Bowl XLVII.

A.J. Jenkins still in the 49ers' plans

Source: Draft Sharks

A.J. Jenkins... remember him?  The 49ers selected the Illinois product with the 30th overall pick of this past April's draft.  But he ended up playing just 37 snaps during the regular season and 10 in the playoffs.  Jenkins' only target came in Week 17.  It fell incomplete.  He became the first 1st-round rookie in the past 23 years to finish without a catch.  But the 'Niners say Jenkins is still part of their long-term plan.  "He has a great foundation underneath him so when he has to become a major player in what we do, he can jump right in," OC Greg Roman said last week.  “He’s coming along,” WRs coach John Morton added. “... A.J. works his butt off and he gets better at something every day. The whole thing with him is

49ers | Two worked on improving hands during practice

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers TE Delanie Walker said he and WR A.J. Jenkins working with the JUGs machine during practice this week to improve their catching abilities. Walker dropped two passes in the team's Divisional Round playoff game while Jenkins dropped his only target this season. 'Every time defense was up (in practice), I run to the JUGs machine,' Walker said. 'I even brought A.J. with me because he's going to be a key factor this year, I mean, in this game -- making sure he's catching balls with me. Really, that's what we need. We need guys to make plays when they come to them. I consider me one of the playmakers here.'

49ers | Randy Moss, Delanie Walker seeing more PT

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Randy Moss and TE Delanie Walker have been seeing more playing time in the two games without WRs Mario Manningham (knee) and Kyle Williams (knee). Moss played 60.8 percent of the offensive snaps in the games Manningham and Williams weren't playing compared to 36.2 percent of the snaps in the other 13 games. Walker's time increased to 70.4 percent from 54.4 percent in the same games. WR A.J. Jenkins is expected to be active for games from now on, too. However, Jenkins has played in only eight snaps this year and hasn't had a ball thrown to him. WR Ted Ginn Jr. has played on 57 offensive snaps this year and has just two catches for one yard.

Mario Manningham - Manningham done for season

Source: The Huddle

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) is done for the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament suffered in the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Huddle Up: The injury looked bad on the field Sunday, and the news was indeed bad Monday. Manningham was the Niners' second-leading receiver (41 catches for 449 yards and a TD) through Week 15 so look for his targets to be spread out among fellow wideouts Michael Crabtree and Randy Moss and TEs Delanie Walker and Vernon Davis (if he plays). This could also open the door for first-round WR pick A.J. Jenkins to see some time in Week 17.

Manningham tears ACL, PCL

Source: FFToday

Out for season

Niners wide receiver Mario Manningham tore his ACL and PCL Sunday night vs. Seattle. Done for season. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)

FF Today's Take: Manningham will almost certainly be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. Manningham will finish his 2012 with 42 receptions, 449 yards and one touchdown. The Niners will rely Michael Crabtree,

49ers | Mario Manningham to have MRI

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) will undergo an MRI on his left knee Monday, Dec. 24, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. Our View: X-Rays came back negative, so Manningham doesn't have a fracture. We'll see if there's any ligament tears when the results of the MRI are made public. Without Manningham in the lineup we'd see more snaps for Randy Moss and first-round pick A.J. Jenkins.

49ers | Week 16 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, LB Clark Haggans, RB Jewel Hampton, OG Joe Looney, DL Justin Smith, QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 16.

Mario Manningham INACTIVE

Source: Draft Sharks

As expected, 49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) is inactive for today's game against the Dolphins.  His absence should get rookie WR A.J. Jenkins on the field for the first time this season.

Mario Manningham doubtful for Week 14

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) was unable to practice all week and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. His absence will mean more playing time for Randy Moss and rookie A.J. Jenkins, but neither guy is a fantasy option.

49ers | A.J. Jenkins unlikely to see much PT

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins would have to serve as the team's slot receiver in three-receiver formats in order to see much playing time, which is unlikely. WRs Michael Crabtree, Mario Manningham and Randy Moss are ahead of him, and Crabtree and Manningham are capable of playing the slot. Crabtree has lined up 96 times in the slot and Manningham has been there 41 snaps. They rank second and third in average yards from the slot among players with at least 40 plays in that position. Jenkins is unlikely to surpass Moss for usage in three-receiver sets.

San Francisco's New Toys

Source: Fantasy Sharks NFL

Total snaps seen by the 49ers 2012 1st and 2nd round picks this season?  If you guessed none, congrats, come collect your prize! Up until the rise of Colin Kaepernick there was legitimate concern about both A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James, but Kaepernick's quick ascent shows Harbaugh is just patient with his developmental guys. Now's the time to cash in!

Kyle Williams - 49ers place Williams on IR

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams was placed on Injured Reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Huddle Up: Williams ranks fourth among the team's WRs with 14 catches for 212 yards and a TD, and the rest -- possibly including rookie A.J. Jenkins, who hasn't seen action all season -- will be called upon to pick up the slack.

Kyle Williams - Niners' WR Williams suffers ACL tear

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 12 and will miss the rest of the season.
Huddle Up: As a reserve wideout, Williams had 14 catches for 212 yards and a TD, but he'll also be missed as a return man on special teams. His absence could open the door for more playing time for a pair of rookies -- WR A.J. Jenkins and RB/return man LaMichael James.

49ers | Week 10 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James, QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 10.

49ers | Top rookies not getting playing time

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins and RB LaMichael James have combined to be active for one game this season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said they have been working hard during practice but have not played in a game because the players in front of them on the depth chart have stayed healthy.

49ers | Week 8 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James, QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 8.

49ers | Week 7 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James, WR Mario Manningham, QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 7.

49ers | Week 6 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James, QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 6.

Brandon Jacobs inactive for 49ers versus BUF - Brandon Jacobs | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

49ers declared RB Brandon Jacobs, RB LaMichael James, WR A.J. Jenkins, NT Ian Williams, QB Scott Tolzien, OG Joe Looney and S Trent Robinson inactive for Week 5 versus the Bills.

49ers | Week 5 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James, QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 5. Our View: Jacobs is close to returning, but not there yet. Kendall Hunter is a solid flex play today.

49ers | Week 4 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Isaac Sopoaga, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James, QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 4.

49ers | Week 3 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James, QB Scott Tolzien, WR Ted Ginn Jr. inactive for Week 3.

49ers | Week 2 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, TE Garrett Celek, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James, WR Ted Ginn Jr. inactive for Week 2.

49ers | A.J. Jenkins does not make debut

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins dressed for the Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers, but he never checked into the game.

Report: Despite new WRs, 49ers will not change their offensive philosophy

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The San Francisco 49ers brought in Randy Moss and Mario Manningham during the offseason, adding them to Michael Crabtree, first-round pick A.J. Jenkins and tight end Vernon Davis to form quite a formidable group of receivers. Does that mean the 49ers will become a pass-first team this season? According to Niners beat writer for CSN Bay Area Matt Maiocco, quot;absolutely no." Answering questions from a reader mailbag, Maiocco said, "There is a strong chance the 49ers will attempt a higher percentage of passes because they might not be playing with a lead this season as much as they did a year ago. "The 49ers do not what to throw the ball more. But they want to throw the ball more effectively when they do throw it. ... But the same overall

San Francisco 49ers won't throw more in 2012

Source: Draft Sharks

Insider Matt Maiocco doesn't expect the 49ers to throw much more this year than they did last, despite offseason additions of WRs Randy Moss, Mario Manningham, and A.J. Jenkins.  "The 49ers do not want to throw the ball more," Maiocco writes. "But they want to throw the ball more effectively when they do throw it.  But the same overall approach as last season will be in play.  Alex Smith will take the occasional shot down the field, but he's going to check it down and take what's there."  San Fran finished 31st in pass attempts last year and doesn't figure to climb out of the bottom-third of the league in 2012.  Besides TE Vernon Davis, we're not targeting any members of the 49ers passing game.

Michael Crabtree - Another practice missed for Michael Crabtree

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree (ankle) missed his sixth consecutive practice Friday, Aug. 3. Crabtree is considered questionable for the team's preseason opener Aug. 10 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Huddle Up: The 2012 preseason is off to a frustrating start for Crabtree, who is entering his fourth season as a pro. His receptions and yards have increased in each of his three seasons, but during the offseason the Niners signed Mario Manningham and Randy Moss and drafted Illinois' A.J. Jenkins in the first round, so they're obviously looking for more production from the receiver slots. Crabtree has fallen behind early and might need to play a little catch-up in order to remain the team's No. 1 wideout.

49ers | Jim Harbaugh defends A.J. Jenkins

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh defended the selection of WR A.J. Jenkins in the first round of the NFL Draft, even though Jenkins has struggled early on. 'A.J. Jenkins was an outstanding football player when he got here,' Harbaugh said. 'His progress has been very, very good, and exceeded expectations. For those - the scribes, pundits, so-called experts - who have gone so far as to say that he's going to be a bust, should just stop. I recommend that because they're making themselves look more clueless than they already did.'

2012 Fantasy Football: Vernon Davis, TE, San Francisco 49ers

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

When it comes to physical attributes, no other tight end is more naturally gifted than 49ers tight end Vernon Davis.

Back at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2006, Davis ran a sub-4.4 forty, posted a 42-inch vertical jump and bench pressed 225 pounds 33 times as a prospect out of the University of Maryland.

In his first three NFL seasons, his production was much less than his potential would otherwise have suggested.

Davis had a breakout season in 2009, with 78 receptions for 965 yards and 13 touchdowns, but since then his yardage and touchdown totals have declined each season. He finished eighth in receptions (67) and ninth in yards (792) among tight ends last year.

Before Week 17 Davis had a total of six

49ers | A.J. Jenkins may not be active for some games

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins may not be active for some games this season if he is not able to earn one of the top three wide receiver spots during training camp and get steady playing time.

49ers | A.J. Jenkins, Nathan Palmer struggled on punt returns

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WRs A.J. Jenkins and Nathan Palmer each struggled on the final day of minicamp as they attempted to catch punts.

Moss earning rave reviews

Source: FFToday

Harbaugh calls vet WR "his best receiver" so far

Randy Moss cast such a favorable impression during offseason workouts that coach Jim Harbaugh is calling him the 49ers' best receiver, according to SiriusXM NFL Radio's Rich Gannon. Moss indeed earned praise throughout the offseason program - from Harbaugh, quarterbacks, wide receivers, defensive backs, other teammates and the media that watched practice. The 49ers acquired Moss in March on a one-year deal to bolster a thin receiving corps that has also added New York Giants' Super Bowl hero Mario

A.J. Jenkins - A.J. Jenkins must build upper-body strength

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins was inconsistent during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. Jenkins needs to work on building up his upper-body strength in order to hold up against aggressive press cornerbacks at the pro level, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Jenkins already was drafted by a team that throws less than most and is firmly behind Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis and Randy Moss in the pecking order on a good day. He has potential value in a dynasty league for future seasons but his rookie year looks like a complete non-factor so far.

A.J. Jenkins - A.J. Jenkins needs to build upper-body streng

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins was inconsistent during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. Jenkins needs to work on building up his upper-body strength in order to hold up against aggressive press cornerbacks at the pro level, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Jenkins already was drafted by a team that throws less than most and is firmly behind Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis and Randy Moss in the pecking order on a good day. He has potential value in a dynasty league for future seasons but his rookie year looks like a complete nonfactor so far.