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Michael Crabtree WR SF
2 Hrs San Francisco 49ers Comment

Coach Jim Harbaugh insists that Michael Crabtree's Achilles' tendon tear is not a season-ending injury.

The Niners aren't giving any kind of firm timetable, but the rehabilitation process typically takes at least six months. If Crabtree is back in exactly six months, he'd return for a Monday night game against the Redskins in Week 12. However, he'll almost certainly be eased back in slowly as the Niners keep their eye on having him make an impact in the playoffs. Owners in standard re-draft formats can cross Crabtree off their draft boards.

Michael Crabtree WR SF
17 Hrs San Francisco 49ers 1 Comment

Michael Crabtree underwent surgery on his torn Achilles' Wednesday, and is expected to be sidelined a minimum of six months.

Instant Analysis: Michael Crabtree Tears his Achilles (dynastyleaguefootball.com)
18 Hrs Michael Crabtree WR SF Comment

Michael Crabtree has torn his achilles tendon. We analyze the ramifications.

Michael Crabtree WR SF
19 Hrs San Francisco 49ers Comment

USA Today reports Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in Tuesday's OTAs session.

It's a crushing blow for the 49ers, though they're holding out hope Crabtree can return at some point in 2013. Terrell Suggs and Da'Quan Bowers were both able to get on the field last season after suffering torn Achilles' in the spring, but neither ever seemed to make it all the way back to 100 percent. It will be an even tougher challenge for Crabtree, as receivers must constantly stop/start and change directions. It elevates Anquan Boldin to No. 1 receiver status, and places increased pressure on 2012 first-rounder A.J. Jenkins coming off his lost rookie season. Fourth-round pick Quinton Patton will now be no worse than the Niners' No. 3 receiver until Mario Manningham returns from his torn ACL. Even if it becomes clear Crabtree will play at some point this season, he shouldn't be considered more than a late-round flier in fantasy leagues.

Michael Crabtree WR SF
2 Months San Francisco 49ers Comment

Michael Crabtree says he temporarily lost his vision in the Super Bowl after a big hit from Baltimore's Jimmy Smith.

"I'm not one to whine about nothing, but he hit me all in the face and I couldn't really see after he hit me," Crabtree. "Then (my vision) just came back. It's not concussion-like. When you get hit, it's going to feel like you can't see. It's going to feel intense. But it snapped back. It happens all the time in football." It's obviously not a long-term concern for the 49ers' ascendant No. 1 receiver, but another reminder of the costs of playing football.

Michael Crabtree WR SF
2 Months San Francisco 49ers 1 Comment

Michael Crabtree said he felt Colin Kaepernick trusted him more than Alex Smith.

In 10.5 games with Kaepernick (including playoffs), Crabtree averaged 5.9 catches for 88.6 yards and scored eight touchdowns. In 8.5 games with Smith, he was at 5.0 catches for 54.0 yards with four touchdowns. "Playing wide receiver, you need a quarterback who trusts you," Crabtree said. "I feel like he trusted me."

Michael Crabtree WR SF
2 Months San Francisco 49ers Comment

CSN Bay Area doesn't believe a long-term extension for Michael Crabtree is among the 49ers' top priorities.

Crabtree, 26 in September, is signed through the 2014 season, so it's not a rush to get him a new deal. But beat writer Matt Maiocco thinks new deals for Colin Kaepernick, OLB Aldon Smith, LG Mike Iupati, and RT Anthony Davis are higher priorities than Crabtree. All five players are scheduled to hit free agency in 2015. If Crabtree continues to play like he did with Kaepernick last season, it could change San Francisco's thinking.

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