Crab's Bad

Crabtree skips first day of camp
AP

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Michael Crabtree was a no-show at San Francisco 49ers training camp Saturday.

The Niners kicked off their first camp under coach Mike Singletary without their top draft pick, the star receiver from Texas Tech. The team said Crabtree had yet to sign and Singletary gave no hints after the opening workout as to when he might see Crabtree in uniform.

San Francisco general manager Scot McCloughan raised both hands up in the air as if to say he had no guess, either.

"Nothing new," McCloughan said.

"That's one of those things, whoever's out here, that's who I'm going to be focused on right now," Singletary said after a two-hour opening session. "When that happens, I'm excited about it, but I'm not looking back wondering when it's going to happen. I haven't asked anybody anything. These guys out here, we've got to make sure we're ready.

Singletary said earlier in the week he wouldn't be surprised if Crabtree hadn't agreed to a contract by the first day. The rest of the rookies reported to the training complex Tuesday.

The record-setting receiver was the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft after he unexpectedly slipped several spots. He's listed and wearing No. 15 on the roster being handed out on a day when practice was open to the public.

And Mike Leach said Michael Crabtree wasn't going to be a malcontent in the league. Apparently he wants to be paid like he was drafted in the Top 3. I understand his talent may be to that level but your draft number should also serve as an indication of what teams will be willing to pay you so I think he's being slightly unrealistic and displaying some of the same suspect character that caused him to fall in the draft. My biggest question is, does Eric Mangini get to punch Mike Leach in the face now?