Shawntae Spencer

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...  

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

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