Free agent RB Fargas visited Chiefs for new chance

Being released by former team is not totally a bad thing as the player is now with the freedom to choose a new team to join. That’s exactly what veteran running back Justin Fargas has now after failing his physical and being released by the Oakland Raiders right before he was due to get a $1.7 million roster bonus, and his first visit is with the Kansas City Chiefs.


"I don’t see that happening, no," Fargas told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I was told by the coach that they were moving in a different direction. They said it was strictly about money. I know some things were put out there, I guess they said I didn’t pass a physical. I’m a little disappointed by the way it happened but I understand it’s a business.”

Therefore, with the determination not to wear back the Raiders jersey, Fargas began his visit and research of possible new teams. After the visit to Chiefs, the next stop could be the San Francisco 49ers, which have been in contact with Fargas’ agent.

49ers Coach Singletary will face former team Bears in easy manner

The San Francisco 49ers Coach Mike Singletary will face his former team, the Chicago Bears, just as 49ers Coach, not a Hall of Fame linebacker who played in 1985 Super Bowl wearing Bears jersey. It is not the first time he and his 49ers play against the Bears, so it is not necessary to feel tough or nostalgic.


“The Bears will always be a team that I love,” Singletary said. “The Bears, so many friends, family, memories, that goes without saying. … I’m glad this is not the first time I am playing the Bears because that would be tough. Now that I have played them a couple times, it’s just a matter of going out there and competing against a good football team and trying to do the best I can.”

Believing that the 49ers will take an impressive climb to get back on track, to lead the NFC West again as they did in the first games, Singletary will just try his best to achieve a win over the Bears to be playoff team.

49ers rookie WR Crabtree preparing for NFL debut

The San Francisco 49ers is hoping that Michael Crabtree, the team’s rookie wide receiver and top draft pick, to finish all his football studying before doing any interviews Thursday. They are expecting the rookie receiver to make his debut in official NFL jersey at Houston in his home state.

After a prolonged contract impasse, the 49ers signed Crabtree with a six-year contract with $17 million guaranteed on Oct. 7th. That’s why his debut has become highly anticipated-everybody is eager to see what kind of impact the former Texas Tech star can make after missing all of spring work and training camp.

The 22-year-old Crabtree did not laze before and after signing contract. 49ers Coach Mike Singletary said Wednesday that Crabtree’s performance during practice showed that he had been working while negotiating the contract. And Crabtree spent more time than his teammates on working after joining the team. While many of his teammates went home for a break during the 49ers’ bye week, Crabtree was still working out on the field to prepare his NFL debut. Hopefully Crabtree, who will play a lot against the Texans, will give his best performance and prove he is worth the money.

Crabtree goes on well in his first practice with the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers held their Friday practice with newly-signed wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who signed a six-year contract with the team on Wednesday and officially put on the No. 15 49ers jersey since. And the rookie’s performance was impressive to his teammates and Coach Mike Singletary.


Singletary said Friday that the team has not been distracted by the added attention heaped on the 49ers this week after signing the first-round draft pick to the six-year contract and Crabtree has made great moves and put a lot of effort in making progress.

To backup quarterback Alex Smith, it was Crabtree’s desire to learn as much as he can that impressed him most.

“He is always coming over and asking questions,” Smith said. “He takes advantage of the opportunities and sticks with us every chance. He wants to pick up what he can.”

If not to play against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, Crabtree will have about two weeks to study the playbook and receive extra tutoring since the 49ers will have their bye week next week.