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]]> SAN FRANCISCO - Through one half, the 49ers’ new-and-improved offense showed some glimpses Sunday afternoon under the direction of coordinator Mike Martz in the season opener. Oh, sure, there were three turnovers in the opening 30 minutes - a constant in Martz’s offenses through the years. Sun, 7 Sep 2008 19:58:00 -0400 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080907/sports/809070273 Players eager to unwrap game plan http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080906/sports/809060278
]]> The 49ers’ offense figures to be an ever-changing spectacle, beginning today against the Cardinals. The reputation of new offensive coordinator Mike Martz is that his offensive playbook is constantly evolving from week to week. Sat, 6 Sep 2008 23:35:00 -0400 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080906/sports/809060278 49ERS TODAY http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080906/sports/809060286
]]> THE LINE: Cardinals by 2½ (total 41½) THE SERIES: The 49ers lead, 19-14, including victories in both meetings last season. Sat, 6 Sep 2008 23:37:00 -0400 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080906/sports/809060286 San Francisco picks up Bengals' Brooks off waivers http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080831/sports/808310271
]]> The 49ers on Sunday were awarded former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Ahmad Brooks off waivers. The club released veteran linebacker Dontarrious Thomas, who missed several tackles in the 49ers’ exhibition final Friday night. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:17:00 -0400 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080831/sports/808310271 Niners have defensive backs by the dozen http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080830/sports/808300262
]]> The 49ers remembered the past and did some planning for the future Saturday when they whittled their roster down to the mandatory 53-player limit. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:22:00 -0400 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080830/sports/808300262 Alex Smith leads 49ers to preseason loss http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080829/sports/808290221
]]> SAN FRANCISCO - Quarterback Alex Smith finally got his starting job back Friday at Candlestick Park. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:04:00 -0400 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080829/sports/808290221 49ers' Walker showcases versatility with kickoff return http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080829/sports/808290233
]]> Tight end returns second-quarter kickoff 101 yards for score in Friday's exhibition game against San Diego. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:41:00 -0400 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080829/sports/808290233