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Examining the 49ers' future at QB

By Matt.Maiocco on November 15, 2009 5:03 PM 47 COMMENTS

Somewhere, some dude is trying to peddle a computer with files and files of old 49ers articles and information that only I can decipher.

My replacement computer is on the way after my original was so rudely removed from my parked car outside a S.F. restaurant after Thursday's game. But in the meantime I'm borrowing my wife's laptop to address some topics that have been of particular interest to those who have Tweeted me in recent days.

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Asking questions can be hard work

By Matt.Maiocco on October 23, 2009 8:55 PM 16 COMMENTS

A large part of my job is asking questions. Sometimes I ask good questions. However, there are times when I ask really stupid questions. I generally know it's stupid before my voice inflection changes to produce that final verbal punctuation.

I talked to 49ers fullback Moran Norris this week. Norris is a Houston native who spent four seasons as a fullback for the Texans before signing with the 49ers in 2006 as a free agent. He played for the 49ers in '06 and '07. Then, when 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz was looking for a different skill set from their fullback, Norris was cut.

After playing 11 games for the winless Lions, Norris re-signed with the 49ers this offseason. Here is the podcast of our conversation. And I'll admit to not exactly being at the top of my game as an interviewer:

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Tying up loose ends before weekend getaway

By Matt.Maiocco on October 16, 2009 10:50 AM 65 COMMENTS

There's a big game in the NFC West on Sunday, as the Seahawks play host to the Cardinals. Both teams are in striking range of the 49ers. In fact, the Cardinals can match the 49ers' 3-2 record with a road victory.