For several years, Niners fans have endured chaos in the front office, coaching/coordinator carousels, bad decisions, poor play, and utter loss of hope, as they've watched their once dominant team become a bit of a joke in the league. Mike Nolan and Scot McCloughan have become dirty words around San Fran Nation, and are pretty much blamed for the years of incompetence that killed this proud ...

49ers coaches, though, express some concerns heading into regular season opener in Seattle after wide receiver didn't play in any of the exhibitions.

Two years ago, San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis was ?asked? by his Head Coach (then interim) Mike Singletary to leave the field in the fourth quarter of a home game against the Seattle Seahawks . A late retaliatory jab by Davis against a Seattle defender drew a personal foul penalty against the embattled TE, and Coach Sing was not at all pleased with Davis?s ?nonchalant? attitude ...

As late as a day ago, many in the San Francisco 49ers community considered second-year Ball State alumnus Nate Davis to be the future of the team at the quarterback position. He had a strong arm, good vision, and good instincts; and while he suffered from dyslexia, many thought he would soon surpass Alex Smith and David Carr as the top option at QB in San Francisco. The adventurous even began to ...

?Many of you San Francisco 49ers fans are wondering that question, and I?m here with the answers . After finishing 8-8 in 2009, the 49ers are destined to win the NFC West and make their run in the playoffs Led by head coach Mike Singletary , they are disciplined and focused, as well as ready to start the train bound for the Super Bowl. But how are they going to do it? What makes Coach Singletary ...

Nate Davis has cleared waivers today and the San Francisco 49ers have signed him to the practice squad. Quarterback Jarrett Brown from West Virginia was released in order to clear room for Davis. Davis has been the object of much speculation lately, as coach Mike Singletary has publicly questioned his work ethic and desire to learn. Davis impressed NBC broadcaster, Chris Collinsworth, with his ...

49ers coaches may hold back veteran running back, fearing a setback with his balky hamstring.

Quarterback is tabbed by coach Mike Singletary as a replacement for released back Michael Robinson.

Offensive coordinator expresses some concern about wide receiver not getting any preseason action, but second-year player says, 'We just need to go out there and play.'

It's time to get real 49er fans.  When the hype hits the fan, who is left standing as the key contributors on the team? It's time to look at the 5 most overrated and 5 most underrated players on this promising team. Begin Slideshow