The 49ers, as currently constructed, are probably talented enough to play in the Super Bowl right now. But, if they add a big, No.1 wide receiver this offseason they could be big preseason Super Bowl favorites for 2012, even without … Continue reading
Cosell clarifies
Greg Cosell expanded on his NFC championship commentary Thursday morning on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac Show. Here’s what he said. Q: For everyone who didn’t read your blog, tell us your evaluation of the game. COSELL: “Let me just … Continue reading
2011-2012 grades
Here are my full season grades for the 2011 49ers. Alex Smith: A-. He’s a ‘B’ quarterback who had an ‘A’ regular season, an ‘A+’ divisional playoff game against the Saints and a ‘D’ championship game against the Giants. The … Continue reading
Greg Cosell: “Smith was reluctant to let it loose on routes and throws that were not only well designed, but were open.”
Greg Cosell’s latest blog is up at NFLfilms.com, and it’s on the 49ers performance in the NFC championship game. He argues that Alex Smith was the goat of that game, not Kyle Williams. He says the coaching tape shows numerous … Continue reading
Who to re-sign: Carlos Rogers or Dashon Goldson?
Here’s the article I wrote for the Tuesday’s Santa Rosa Press Democrat. It’s about the Niners free agency situation. They believe they’re a Super Bowl team, so what they want to do is keep what they have and resign their … Continue reading
Lowell: “My working hypothesis is that Jim Harbaugh is 11 years old.”
Instead of posting the complete transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, here’s my dad’s column instead. It covers all the key issues from the presser, plus it adds a few new levels of insight into the Niners’ head coach. … Continue reading
Carlos Rogers on free agency: “It’s about trying to keep this team together.”
SANTA CLARA – The Niners free agent cornerback Carlos Rogers spoke at his locker this afternoon and here’s what he said. Last night in my grades I said I didn’t think the Niners would resign him. After listening to Rogers … Continue reading
Crabtree: “You have to get your chances. I can’t say anything else.”
SAN FRANCISCO – Here’s a transcript of what Michael Crabtree said in the locker room after the loss to the Giants Sunday night, courtesy of the 49ers. Did the weather affect the game a lot today? “No, it couldn’t be … Continue reading
Poor Kyle Williams
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my sidebar on poor Kyle Williams, who’s been getting death threats on twitter since he fumbled the NFC championship away. I feel sorry for Williams. He’s sixth months younger than I am and … Continue reading
The Niners are not a Super Bowl team because they are not (Lowell column)
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat has not posted my sidebar on poor Kyle Williams yet, but they just posted my dad’s column. He puts the Niners season in perspective like only he can. He gives credit to Jim Harbaugh and … Continue reading
Grades for the NFC championship game
SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my grades for the 49ers, who lost 20-17 to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game. Alex Smith: D. Most of his 196 passing yards came on two long completions to Vernon Davis. … Continue reading
NFC Championship Live Blog: 49ers vs. Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — This is the live blog for the NFC championship game at Candlestick park between the Niners and the New York Giants. I’ll be updating this frequently from the press box. Since I’m sure all of you are … Continue reading
Harbaugh and 49er tradition
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted the article I wrote for their Sunday paper. It’s about the art gallery that’s growing on the hallway outside the team’s meeting rooms. Not just everyone can view the gallery, though. Only players … Continue reading
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