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      49ers targeting Stanford’s Jim Harbaugh as their next head coach?

      December 30, 2010 /

      Jim Harbaugh continues to be one of the hottest names in football and if he wants to leave Stanford for a bigger job next season, he’ll likely have opportunities at both the college and pro level.

      According to Matt Maiocco of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, the 49ers are interested in Harbaugh as head-coaching replacement for Mike Singletary (who was fired on Monday). The Niners view Harbaugh’s work with Josh Johnson and NFL prospect Andrew Luck as a sign that he can develop quarterbacks. And seeing as how that was one of Singletary’s downfalls, they would love to secure a head coach who knows how to manage signal callers.

      Maiocco also confirms that Trent Baalke will be promoted from V.P. of Player Personnel to General Manager. The team wanted to have a GM in place before they sought a head coach and now that they have one, you can expect them to start interviewing coaches once their season wraps up this Sunday (if not sooner).

      One name I keep throwing onto the table is Jon Gruden, and for the same reasons the Niners like Harbaugh: he can work with quarterbacks. Gruden had success in the NFL with Rich Gannon, Brad Johnson and Jeff Garcia, so if San Fran is looking for a coach who knows QBs then “Chucky” may be the perfect fit.

      That said, who knows if Gruden wants to come out of the booth right now. He enjoys working with the Monday Night Football crew and he may not be ready to return to the sidelines yet. But if he does, I don’t see why the Niners wouldn’t at least pick up the phone and gauge his interest in returning to the Bay area. Harbaugh would be a fine choice, but if San Fran is looking for more pro experience, then you can’t beat Gruden’s resume, which includes hoisting a Lombardi Trophy.

      College Football, External Sports, NFL

      Jaguars’ MJD, Garrard out against Texans

      December 29, 2010 /

      Less than three weeks ago the Jaguars held their playoff destiny in their own hands.

      Now their season is falling apart at the seams.

      According to SI.com, Maurice Jones-Drew ill probably require offseason surgery on his right knee and is likely out for the Jaguars’ important tilt against the Texans on Sunday. Considering he had a cleanup procedure done on his knee in preseason, it’s probably safe to assume that he played hurt for the first 15 weeks of the season. He was still able to gain 1,641 total yards and seven touchdowns, which is remarkable if he was injured.

      Making matters worse for the Jags is that quarterback David Garrard will also be held out against Houston after having surgery on his finger. Trent Edwards will start in his place and although he’s facing a brutal Houston secondary, it’s certainly not in Jacksonville’s best interest to be starting a backup quarterback for the most important game of the season.

      The Jaguars can still make the playoffs but their chances are slim to none. First and foremost, they need the Colts to lose to the Titans in Indianapolis on Sunday. They also need to beat the Texans and given the way they played last Sunday against the Redskins when they didn’t have Jones-Drew, there’s a good chance that Jacksonville will end its season on a three-game losing streak.

      A team that had so much promise a couple of weeks ago, the Jaguars will probably be left to think about the season that could have been.

      External Sports, NFL

      Top 5 Biggest Pro Bowl Snubs

      December 29, 2010 /

      If you’re looking for cliff notes on the 2011 Pro Bowl rosters, here they are:

      – Michael Vick will start opposite Tom Brady assuming both quarterbacks aren’t playing each other in the Super Bowl the following week.

      – The Falcons have the most representatives at seven.

      – The Patriots had six representatives, while the Eagles, Ravens, Packers and Cowboys had five apiece.

      – Four rookies will be making the trip to Honolulu, including Lions’ behemoth Ndamukong Suh.

      – Altogether, there were seven first-timers on the NFC squad and 14 for the AFC.

      – The Bills, Bengals, Seahawks and Bucs were the only teams not represented. I think it’s telling that Seattle could win the NFC West and not have a single player go to the Pro Bowl.

      To view complete rosters for both conferences, click here. If you’re looking to spice things up a little on your Wednesday morning, proceed below.

      Top 5 Biggest Pro Bowl Snubs:

      1. Tamba Hali, Chiefs, OLB
      There’s an argument to be made that Hali deserves consideration for Defensive Player of the Year. So the fact that he was left off the Pro Bowl roster is saying something. He has 12 sacks this season and is a big reason why the Chiefs will be playing behind this week. The problem is that if you put Hali on the roster, whom are you going to take off? Cameron Wake leads the league in sacks and while Hali has one more QB-takedown than Harrison and Suggs, both of those players have more tackles. Harrison is more of a complete player than Hali and Suggs has 18 more tackles. Hali deserves to be on the roster but that doesn’t mean that Wake, Harrison and Suggs don’t.

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      External Sports, NFL

      Favre to be disciplined in Sterger case?

      December 29, 2010 /

      According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, a decision on the Jenn Sterger case involving Brett Favre is expected to come in the next 48 hours. And per the report, Favre will be disciplined.

      The league has been investigating allegations that Favre sent inappropriate photos and phone messages to Sterger in 2008, when he was the quarterback for the New York Jets and she was a game hostess for the team.

      Sterger’s manager, Phil Reese, has said his client would like the league to “implement a program” to prevent unwanted advances similar to those she is alleging Favre made.

      Reese said Sterger wants the league to discipline Favre before his career ends. “It’s not a money story,” Reese said, adding his client’s goal is some acknowledgment that Favre was in the wrong.

      Unless they fine him an inordinate amount of money, this won’t be a very big win for Sterger. The Vikings were knocked out of the playoffs weeks ago and he’s not expected to play in their season finale this Sunday. So what’s the worst that can happen to him? He gets suspended for a game he wasn’t going to suit up for anyway?

      That said, there will be some embarrassment that comes along with any punishment that Favre receives. This could very well be his last season in the NFL and he’s going to go out severing a fine for sending inappropriate text messages to a sideline reporter. Talk about your anti-victory lap.

      Of course, as always with Favre, there’s never a guarantee that he’ll walk away.

      Update: Favre has been fined $50,000 for his lack of cooperation during the NFL’s investigation into his relationship with Sterger. Seeing as how he made $16 million this season, I don’t he’ll lose sleep over the one percent he lost with his fee. He won’t be suspended, as the league decided that he didn’t violate any rules.

      External Sports, NFL

      Uh-oh: Michael Vick seen limping following loss to Vikings

      December 29, 2010 /

      As if we needed further proof that nobody knows what they’re talking about when it comes to the NFL, the Vikings go on the road and beat the Eagles on Tuesday night.

      This was the same Minnesota team that looked hapless, helpless and completely unmotivated against the Bears on Monday night just one week ago. They flat out gave up in that game as soon as Brett Favre left in the second quarter with a concussion. But give them credit, they came out ready to play on Tuesday in Philly.

      Michael Vick completed 25-of-43 passes for 263 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also added eight rushes for 63 yards and another touchdown in the Eagles’ 24-14 loss.

      But the story isn’t in his numbers. The story is how the Vikings brought the heat early and often and battered Vick throughout the night. It was the worst physical beating that Vick took all season, as he struggled to read Minnesota’s blitzes and took unnecessary hits. He lost two fumbles throughout the game and could have been picked off several more times if Viking defenders knew how to catch.

      The worst part is that Vick was scene limping in the locker room due to a quad contusion that he suffered on the first play of the game. With the Eagles now locked into the No. 3 seed in the NFC, there’s no reason for Andy Reid to play Vick against the Cowboys this Sunday. He’ll need all the rest he can get with either the Packers, Giants or Bucs coming to town next weekend.

      The biggest benefactors of Minnesota’s win were ironically their division rivals the Bears, who are now guaranteed a first round bye.

      External Sports, NFL

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