As a fan for 45 years, I’ve seen the bad, the good, the very good, the return of the bad and - now - the even worse. I’ve been concerned all along - since Nolan came in - about the “Billick-Ball” that I’ve seen creeping more and more into the Niner mentality. “Let’s keep it close and try to screw them out of a win at the end.” THAT’S NOT NINER FOOTBALL!

The offense sucks, essentially with the same guys we had last year. That’s an obvious coaching deficiency. So, Hostler has to go.. the sooner the better. The offensive line coach should be fired today and, if this is another embarrassing year, it’s time for

This game is for first place in the NFC West as both teams are currently 2-1.

The 49ers have signed Michael Lewis to take over as their punt returner.

The 49ers will be without starting tight end Vernon Davis for the next two weeks after he sprained his right knee against the Steelers last Sunday.

The San Francisco 49ers got beat in every phase of the football game against the Steelers.