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For sports writers who doubt the efficacy of Coach Mike Singletary's mantras that stress hard work, attention to detail, and an intense dedication to hustle, just check out Vernon Davis. At yesterday's game, I watched him cross the middle with two Rams trailing. When Shaun Hill threw a strike to him, he muffed it. Unlike the past few seasons, I just clapped my hands and said, "Next time, Vernon, next time." Later in the ...

The heartbreaking Minnesota loss should keep this team from becoming cocky and resting on its laurels. Brett Favre's game-winning magic made the 49ers realize they haven't "won" anything yet. It's a 16-game season, and perhaps a playoff game. Who knows? But the ride has been awesome.áRemember what Ronnie Lott once said? (I'm paraphrasing.) "It's the journey, the camaraderie, the playing for something that's important." That was then, and Ronnie Lott this week said the 49ers had to ...

"SHOW me; don't TELL me." "I want winners." That's it. áRead more NFL news on BleacherReport.com

Today, after suffering more than I would have suffered had my wisdom teeth been pulled out by pliers without the benefit of pain relief by a blind dentist, I nearly had a cardiac when I heard the whimpering of pathetic-sounding 49ers fans. They were on the radio telling the world who should have played this position, who shouldn't have played that position, questioning timeouts, play-calling, etc. I have this to say to ...

One of the nicest moments as a 49ers fan occurred at halftime on a scorching hot day at Candlestick on Sept. 20. That's when Eddie DeBartolo Jr. was the first 49er to be inducted into the Eddie De Bartolo Sr. Hall of Fame. When DeBartolo Jr. was introduced, the 49er Faithful chanted "Ed-Dee," "Ed-Dee." We only became quiet out of respect for DeBartolo Jr.; otherwise, we would have chanted this great man's name ...