Shawntae Spencer

49ers (4-5) at Packers (5-4) 10 a.m.; Channel: 2 Channel: 40 ; 680 107.7 SPOTLIGHT ON Shawntae Spencer: The 49ers' right cornerback will see both of Green Bay's productive wide receivers at some point in the game. Old pro Donald Driver leads the Packers in...  

I debated on making this a fanshot or a fanpost,  but decided on the latter due to the poll options.   I have watched tape on Shawntae Spencer all season long and it appears he is our #1 corner and the closest thing we have to a shutdown guy.  In my opinion he is having a pro bowl caliber season making the coaches decision to start him over Bly look like a no brainer in hindsight.  I am wondering if the coaching staff have had internal...  

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) celebrates after catching a pass for a first down as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Shawntae Spencer (36) defends during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) by Daisy Barringer It was only a few short weeks ago that, in a moment of complete naivety and optimism, I declared (using ALL CAPS to...  

BOB LEVEY Getty Images Rookie wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) of the 49ers reaches high to make one of his five receptions – for 56 yards – as Texans cornerback Jacques Reeves (35) closes in.HOUSTON – Cornerback Shawntae Spencer on Sunday made a strong argument that he, not Nate Clements, is the top coverage man on the 49ers' defense. For most of the game, Spencer lined up across from Houston wide receiver Andre Johnson, who...  

It was a question that had Shawntae Spencer vaulting off his stool in hysterics. Such a ridiculous question, he said. What was asked of the 49ers' right cornerback was if he thought the 49ers were lacking in speed on defense. Offense, too, for that matter. "...  

It was a question that had Shawntae Spencer vaulting off his stool in hysterics. Such a ridiculous question, he said. What was asked of the 49ers' right cornerback was if he thought the 49ers were lacking in speed on defense. Offense, too, for that matter. "...  

The San Francisco 49ers were one play from a win over the Minnesota Vikings who are the most overrated football team in the NFL. What's sad is that the Vikings did not beat the 49ers today; the officials did. In the second quarter the 49ers had gotten the Vikings to a third and long situation. Shawntae Spencer made a great play on the ball, but on the play there were two flags. One was for illegal motion, which would have been declined by the...  

Which way does the thumb turn for the 49ers after their 23-10 beatdown of the Seattle Seahawks, including Frank Gore’s rush into the history books, a quick-starting defense, Joe the Toe Nedney, TE Vernon Davis, the offensive line, FB Moran Norris, CB Shawntae Spencer, LB Patrick Willis, pussycat play in the Wildcat formation, honoring former owner Eddie DeBartolo and much, much more? Check inside.  

San Francisco's Michael Crabtree isn't likely to make a major impact for a while after missing so much time. The 49ers can only hope he develops as fast as Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan did. Though the Niners finally ended a long stalemate with their promising receiver, they will be focused on getting their struggling running game on track as they host Ryan and the Falcons on Sunday.  

The Seattle Seahawks shut out a division rival in Jim Mora's debut as their coach, beginning what they hope will be a dramatic turnaround from a disappointing 2008 season. Though the San Francisco 49ers didn't blank their first opponent, their victory over the reigning NFC champions was no less impressive. The Seahawks and the Niners look to build on encouraging season-opening wins and improve to 2-0 within the NFC West on Sunday when they...  

The San Francisco 49ers are playing some of their best defensive football of the past decade, and it's just about the entire unit that's doing it. The team is getting contributions from every area on a defense that has climbed to No. 6 this week in the NFL rankings and been largely responsible for a 3-1 start that has the first-place 49ers in early command of the NFC West.  

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Atlanta Journal ConstitutionDre Bly Comes Up Dry...and Well The Niners Just Didn't TryBleacher ReportIt's another rainy day in the bay area;but I'm the guy who welcomes the change in weather. Yes it's not really fun driving in this type of weather; ...49ers come crashing down to earthPro Football WeeklyFallon Native Dahl Gets Into It With Niners' Coach SingletaryKOLOSingletary says 49ers must prepare betterSan Francisco ChronicleSacramento...  

The San Francisco 49ers ran interference for Michael Crabtree on Wednesday. Crabtree grabbed the playbook from his locker and took off to get to work before San Francisco's afternoon practice. The team wants its rookie wide receiver and top draft pick to get all his football studying done before doing any interviews about his highly anticipated NFL debut Sunday at Houston in his home state.  

Crabtree now has the opportunity to reveal his true characterSonoma State StarThe mountains awaiting him are all of his doing of course, as he could have easily signed a contract with the Niners before training camp and started ...and more »  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Shawntae Spencer was as surprised as anybody when he opened the regular season as the starting right cornerback for the...  

Doc's Sports ServiceThis Week in BettingDoc's Sports ServiceCrabtree went back to the Niners with his tail between his legs this week, and he agreed to a contract just slightly bigger than he was offered before the ...and more »  

Michael Lewis: Michael Lewis not expected to go on IRRotoworld.comThe Niners likely consider Lewis week to week after his third concussion in the last two months. He has a Week 6 bye to clear his head. ...and more »  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers are playing some of their best defensive football of the past decade, and it's just about the entire unit that's doing it.  

It has been seven years since the San Francisco 49ers posted a winning season, have lost 11 or more games three...  

The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly filed tampering charges against the New York Jets, relating to the...  

Only a month ago, the 49ers sat alone in first place atop the NFC West standings and were thinking playoffs.