The San Francisco 49ers have brought back kicker Shane Andrus to fill in again.Watching football on Sundays will be a whole new experience with NFL Network’s new channel, NFL RedZone.
Cheap NFL Jerseys Find out why. The 49ers signed Andrus to a one-year deal Wednesday to replace injured starter Joe Nedney at least for this Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Andrus, one of three kickers to try out Wednesday, was with the Niners in training camp this year before being cut. He played in one game for San Francisco in 2009, when he also spent time with the Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts.Nedney underwent an MRI exam earlier in the week that revealed a right knee strain and a bone bruise. Coach Mike Singletary said Nedney wouldn’t play Sunday.Their worst start in 31 years behind them, the San Francisco 49ers are pinning their postseason hopes on an unlikely starting quarterback.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also feel their young signal-caller can help them return to the playoffs.Troy Smith is expected to make his third straight start for the 49ers on Sunday, when Josh Freeman will try to guide the Buccaneers to their first victory in San Francisco in 30 years.Since opening with five losses, San Francisco (3-6) has fought back into the NFC West race by winning three of four. Smith, signed six days before the 49ers’ season opener, has been a major contributor during this turnaround.A week after David Carr replaced the injured Alex Smith (separated shoulder) in a 23-20 loss at Carolina, coach Mike Singletary gave Troy Smith his first start with the 49ers — and third of his career — in an Oct. 31 matchup with Denver in London.
Wholesale San Francisco 49ers Jerseys He sparked a three-touchdown fourth quarter that helped San Francisco beat the Broncos 24-16, then threw a go-ahead TD to Michael Crabtree with 2:10 left in regulation last Sunday in a 23-20 overtime victory over St. Louis.
Smith has thrown for 552 yards — including a career-high 356 against the Rams — without a turnover in two starts.”He’s had a big part in us winning these last two games, and you want to keep that going and see how much is there,” said Singletary, who announced Monday t
hat the 2006 Heisman Trophy winner will start Sunday even though Alex Smith has been cleared to play.”Our team understands that I’m going to go with the guy that is winning right now, the guy that has the hot hand and has made the difference in the past two weeks.”
Cheap Jerseys While Troy Smith has helped the 49ers move within two games of the West lead and inch closer to their first playoff appearance since 2002, Freeman has raised expectations for a franchise targeting its first postseason berth in three seasons.Selected in the first round last year, the former Kansas State standout has led fourth-quarter comebacks in six of his nine career victories, and he has 12 TDs with just five interceptions this season.
Selected in the first round last year, the former Kansas State standout has led fourth-quarter comebacks in six of his nine career victories, and he has 12 TDs with just five interceptions this season.The Pro Bowl ballots are open, so vote for your favorite players to earn a spot in the Jan. 30, 2011, event in Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium.Hear all the action — listen to LIVE NFL games online and in premium quality. Get a Midseason Subscription and save. Subscribe Now. “I would love to be out there to get more carries. But it is what it is,
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Replica NFL Jerseys We’re 6-3, and it’s just a pleasure to see young guys out here playing good.”With Troy Smith facing a talented secondary — Tampa Bay is tied for second in the league with 14 INTs — Frank Gore could get plenty of carries. He is averaging 114.0 yards during the team’s 3-1 surge.