Shawntae Spencer

2010 was a disappointing season for Bay Area football fans, and the 49ers definitely underachieved. That being said, 2011 has the potential to be a lot different in a much-improved NFC West.  The question is, do the 49ers answer the call with new head coach Jim Harbaugh? And do Harbaugh and his staff make the correct cuts for the regular season? Well, here are five players on the cusp of making the team for the 2011 season in San Francisco. Begin Slideshow Bleacher Report – San...Read Full Story

Starting LB Manny Lawson was present Thursday for the 49ers' first mandatory minicamp. There were doubts early on whether or not he'd be joining NT Aubrayo Franklin in not attending, but Lawson was adamant in talking with reporters yesterday that he never actually considered skipping the camp. Manny Lawson was just one of four players who did not attend any of the previous organized team activities. The other three are Aubrayo Franklin, Nate Clements and Shawntae Spencer. The latter two...Read Full Story

Yesterday, the team saw the practice field for the last time in the month of may, wrapping up a four-day OTA session in which the offense appeared to make strides and the defense appeared to make due with less. So let's take a look at each day, followed by a summary afterward. Note that OTAs (organized team activities) are mostly drills and run-throughs for early evaluations--it is mostly no contact and none of the players are in pads. In fact, it's against league regulations to wear pads...Read Full Story

Shawntae Spencer has started the 49ers ‘ past 32 regular-season games. There’s no guarantee the seven-year veteran cornerback will be making a 33rd consecutive start. Because of a left hamstring injury he sustained… San Francisco Bay Area and California 49ers News — — SFGateRead Full Story

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio provided news on some of his defensive players in his weekly chat with media members: — Cornerback Shawntae Spencer will attempt to practice this week after being sidelined with a… San Francisco Bay Area and California 49ers News — — SFGateRead Full Story