49ers Daily News

NFL.com Sat, 05/21/2011 5:13 AM

Ex-49er Coffee: NFL 'ruins lives,' but he'd return if Lord says to

Glen Coffee abruptly walked away from an NFL career last August, saying he was focusing on his Christian faith, but the former San Francisco 49ers running back says "never say never" about returning to the game. Read more...

San Francisco 49ers Daily News

Bleacher Report Tue, 10/12/2010 11:15 AM

A Higher Calling: The Story Of Glen Coffee

On August 13, 23-year-old San Francisco 49ers running back Glen Coffee abruptly retired. No reason was given, no official report was released and naturally the rumors swirled. One minute Coffee was diagnosed with a rare disease, the next he had simply Read more...

San Francisco 49ers Daily News

Bleacher Report Sun, 09/05/2010 7:01 AM

Fantasy Football: Anthony Dixon A Preseason Hero, But Is He A Sleeper Sensation?

When Glen Coffee suddenly retired, it looked like the 49ers would be left with little behind star running back Frank Gore.  Less then three weeks later, that couldn’t be further from the truth.Not only did they bring Brian Westbrook into the Read more...

Bleacher Report Mon, 08/30/2010 3:44 AM

San Francisco 49ers: Will Michael Robinson Make The 53 Man Roster?

When Glen Coffee stunned the NFL with his retirement, the San Francisco 49ers still had three running backs on their roster. This was the number of running backs they carried through the regular season on their 2009 roster. Nevertheless, they immediately Read more...

Bleacher Report Tue, 08/17/2010 5:59 AM

Five San Francisco 49ers Most Impacted By Brian Westbrook's Signing

It may have taken awhile, but Brian Westbrook is no longer a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers lost Glen Coffee to retirement a year after he entered the league, and finding an effective back-up to Frank Read more...

Bleacher Report Mon, 08/16/2010 2:20 AM

Anthony Dixon: 49ers Rookie RB Shows Fantasy Football Draft Potential

Glen Coffee looked to be Frank Gore’s backup running back once again this season until he shockingly retired just days before the 49ers first preseason game. With this void in the running game, the 49ers coaching staff needed to see if rookie Read more...

NFL.com Sat, 08/14/2010 11:47 AM

49ers RB Coffee says his decision to retire is final

Running back Glen Coffee told the Sacramento Bee on Saturday morning that his decision to retire from the San Francisco 49ers after just one season is final. Read more...