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Michael E Lawrence
Vernon Davis: happy to play game on Mars
October 27th 2010

You’ve been making a lot of plays recently and scoring touchdowns – but the offense as a whole still needs to take a step forward. Is this the perfect opportunity with Troy at QB?
Vernon Davis. Yeah, I think it’s a big opportunity no matter who we got at QB – I think we got three guys who can get it done. I like Troy – he has lot of potential just like the other two guys we have on the roster… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Josh McDaniels and Kyle Orton press conference highlights
October 29th

It’s an important game for our season no matter what, whether there’s a bye week or not…(but) that week always goes smoother when you’re coming off a victory. It’s important for our players (to go into the week nine bye) feeling like they can build off a performance rather than fixing something that’s happened… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Daniel Graham: once in a lifetime opportunity
October 29th

Daniel, talk a little bit about the division race – it’s still close and the Broncos still have a chance to compete, but what’s it going to take to climb up the standings?
Daniel Graham You know we have to continue to try and get wins, we have to take care of our business and then everything will pan out for itself. The division is still up for grabs and we still know that… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Chris Kuper: we’ve gotta run the ball
October 29th

Chris you’ve just arrived a couple of hours ago after a nine hour flight – do you feel like you don’t know if you’re coming or going right now?
Chris Kuper Yeah, I haven’t had the chance to take everything in yet I’m… I’m still kinda tired! We’ll get some good sleep tonight though… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Patrick Willis: we just have to finish
October 27th 2010

How do you see Sunday playing out?
A. It’s all about what team wants it the most and for us – despite what happened to Denver last week – we know that they’re gonna come here to play against us thinking maybe this is an easy win. So we gotta come here and play hard this Sunday and every Sunday after… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Ted Ginn: difference is you’re 100,000 miles away
October 27th 2010

What’s it like to have your friend Troy Smith starting at quarterback?
Ted Ginn. It’s great but it’s kind of biased cos we’re more than just friends, we’re brothers. It’s always great to see a good thing happening for your brother… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Game Preview with Neil Reynolds
October 27th 2010

We caught up with analyst, broadcaster and writer Neil Reynolds at the 49ers’ team practice earlier today to ask him who he thinks will come out on top in Sunday’s game… ( full article )
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Brian Davis
Patrick Willis: we have bonded more this week
October 29th 2010

How different has the week been to how it would have been over in the States?
A. I don’t see much difference, we haven’t done anything different other than getting our bodies used to the time, that’s been the biggest difference. At home you can catch your rest get massages you know, and here you gotta know when to sleep and when to wake up… ( full article )
Brian Davis
Matt Maiocco: minimize the impact of the quarterback
October 30th 2010

Ahead of Sunday’s must-win game for the San Francisco 49ers, beat writers Matt Barrows (Sacramento Bee) and Matt Maiocco (CSN Bay Area) spoke with Brian Davis about Britain, baseball and the 49ers’ chances… ( full article )
Brian Davis
Dashon Goldson: we have to shut him down
October 29th 2010

Kyle Orton is a big factor in this game, what are your concerns with Brandon Lloyd and the receivers there?
A. Well Brandon Lloyd is a good receiver, he’s shown that to a lot of teams and shown up on a lot of film. He’s one of the leading receivers out there – we just got to get our hands on him and make plays, we’re definitely going to have our hands full with him and Eddie Royal… ( full article )
Brian Davis
Brian Westbrook: everybody has stayed up and worked harder
October 29th

How have you coped with the time changes?
A. It’s tough, tough to adjust to it, waking up at 3 or 4 am and not getting to sleep, it’s a crazy time change, but for us we were lucky enough to get here a week early and we have adjusted… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Nate Clements: get in the hot tub, get loose!
October 27th 2010

How do you get ready for gameday?
A. On the day of the game I come in early, get in the hot tub, get loose! I get my muscles warmed up and I listen to my iPad – I have a lot of music on there, a lot of music that gets me going and I just get ready for the game that way… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Troy Smith: prepare like a madman
October 27th 2010

Troy, this is a situation where you’re going to have reps with the 49ers’ first team for the first time… What’s your goal?
A. To continue to prepare like a madman! I think the easiest way to get through to your teammates and show you’re serious about what’s going on is to know exactly what your job is, know exactly what everybody expects of you and go out and execute… ( full article )
Brian Davis
49ers Practise Day Gallery (Fri)
October 29th 2010

Photos from the San Francisco 49ers Friday practise…
( full gallery )
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Michael E Lawrence
Champ Bailey: we’ve definitely got our hands full
October 29th 2010

Champ, there’s some great CBs in the league right now – yourself, Darelle Revis, Nnamdi Asomughua – do you get caught up in the league table of who’s best?
Champ Bailey: No, for me it’s just about playing my game. That’s really for the fans and the media to do all the speculating. Some guys promote themselves to be the best but I just play my game and let my game speak for itself… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Woody Paige: I could not pick my mother out of a police lineup
October 30th 2010

Woody you’re a star on both sides of the pond as part of ESPN’s Around the Horn – what’s it like making the show?
Woody Paige: It’s great fun, great fun, and people seem to enjoy it because we’re having such a fun time doing it. One of the most interesting aspects of it – since I’ve been over here the last three or four days – is that I’ve realised it’s in a more primetime slot in Britain than it is in the United States… ( full article )
Richard Lawrence
Broncos Practise Day Gallery
October 29th 2010

More exclusive Football Diner photos from the Denver Broncos practise day…
( full gallery )
Richard Lawrence
49ers Practise Day Gallery (Wed)
October 27th 2010

Exclusive Football Diner photos from the San Francisco 49ers practise day…
( full gallery )
Michael E Lawrence
Takeo Spikes: you can’t continue to do the same things and expect different results
October 27th 2010

Do you think there’s any extra load on the defense this week with a new QB in place?
A. It ain’t no different to be honest with you. Now Troy Smith’s in, hopefully that will be a much needed spark and what we need as a whole. Coach mentioned this morning that you can’t continue to do the same things and expect to get different results, so hopefully this change right here will be the spark that will energise not only the offensive side of the ball but special teams and defense… ( full article )
Michael E Lawrence
Frank Gore: we’ve gotta stop beating ourselves
October 27th 2010

Do you feel any extra pressure with this QB change coming so late?
A. Um, I don’t know – I think Troy Smith will do a good job. The guys around him have to lift him up, let him know we’re there for him. Go out there and play hard and, you know, just try to be ourselves… ( full article )
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