We’re new and improved! (Please read)

Welcome to the new era of 49ers Observer. This site was started less than a month ago as one 49ers fan’s rants and raves, and today it grows into something much more.

I’m thrilled to announce that the 49ers Observer is now a team. I’m bringing on four talented writers, bringing our staff to five, and they will each provide insight in their own analytical, entertaining, irreverent ways.

So we’re all familiar with each other, I’m James, the site’s editor. The writers are Ben, Eddie, Nick and JR. You should see one of our names at the bottom of every post, and our individual e-mail addresses are posted to your left.

This influx of writing talent will allow 49ers Observer to take a major step toward becoming a reliable place for fans to find insightful and entertaining discussion about the 49ers. It should also (hopefully) allow us to react better and faster to breaking news. You can expect to find multiple posts every day, so check back often to catch the latest.

Speaking of reliability, we’re also launching today a series of new features that will run on this site every week. Here’s a taste of what you can expect as the season progresses:

• Hit List — A Letterman-style, 49ers-flavored top-10 list (runs Tuesdays).
• Line of Scrimmage — A point-counterpoint segment in which two of our writers tackle a 49ers-related issue (runs Wednesdays).
• In the Tunnel — Your first look at the week’s upcoming opponent.
• Fantasy Fury — Our weekly fantasy football preview.
• The Soul of Alex Smith — A weekly anything-goes column by Nick (runs Saturdays).
• Breaking the Huddle — A full preview of the following day’s game.
• Kneejerk Knotes — Instant analysis of each game, posted shortly after the final gun.
• Film Room — A next-day look back at each game.
  

A list of links to recent editions of each feature is conveniently located in the sidebar to your left. These new features will begin TODAY, so keep an eye out for the first ever edition of Kneejerk Knotes (autographed copies available for a small donation) after tonight's game against the Bears.

We hope you like all the new additions to the site. Please let us know what you think. If you’ve got ideas for new features or suggestions about existing features, send me an e-mail at james@49ersobserver.com.