Niners Wednesday: Carmen Policy Works His Magic

Big news out of Santa Clara yesterday. Apparently scared by the mere mention of Carmen Policy's name, Great America (actually the owner: Cedar Fair Corp.) has declared that they don't want the new stadium to be built in their parking lot. The 49ers are considering buying Great America to keep their bid alive. I would love to see the Yorks run an amusement park.

Let's get this thing on Hunter's Point done, huh? It's beautiful out there.


What's that you say? It actually looks like a toxic waste dump? Always such a Debbie Downer...


Here are the rest of the stories from today (and the ones I missed from yesterday):

• The Niners got a new receiver! Just what we need. Another guy who has "potential" or "upside" but doesn't produce at the NFL level. Seriously. When is the draft? Can we just sign DeSean Jackson right now?

• Mike Nolan seems like a bit of a hardass. Apparently he's a softy at heart. Batten down the hatches, Mike. The media ain't the problem. Your scaredy-cat offense is.

• Singletary is leading the defense the right way. No finger pointing or excuses. I'm in love with our defense. And Patrick Willis.

• "'Whatever it takes to win. That'll be our motto going forward. To me, that's really the bottom line,' Singletary said sternly."

• And finally, a great piece on the offense and what's ailing it. Matt Maiocco, I heart you.

• "The coaches need to show more confidence in the offensive players, especially when Alex Smith gets back in the lineup. This needs to show up in the play-calling. Smith should be encouraged to adopt more of a gun-slinger mentality. Don't be so afraid to screw up now and then. The team would be better off because of it."

Lastly, a real throwback clip... the Niners first playoff game ever. They defeated the Vikings 17-14 in Minnesota to advance to the NFC Championship Game: