Harbaugh says LaMichael James’ hands and route-running have improved dramatically

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said at his press conference Friday afternoon about LaMichael James, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

I understand that RB LaMichael James has been playing the role of RB Darren Sproles in practice this week?

“Sproles, yeah.”

 

That’s a pretty good comparison, those two?

“Yeah, it really has. LaMichael’s really benefitted a lot from … he’s been a wide receiver a lot of times in practice and running back coming out of the backfield. His hands have improved so much and his route-running ability. I think it was quite a good look for our defense this week with LaMichael.”

 

How’s he doing catching the punts?

“He’s still coming along, still coming along. But, his hands overall are definitely getting better and he’s been working at it every day, every week. Kickoffs are a little easier than the punts.”

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8 Responses to Harbaugh says LaMichael James’ hands and route-running have improved dramatically

  1. Neanderthal Offense says:
    November 23, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Love me some LaMichael
    Straight cash homie

  2. MontanaMan16/GobbleGobbleTurkey says:
    November 23, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Well then lets give the Saints some of what they been dishin out. Activate him! That would be perfect. No film whatsoever on him. I think it would mess them up bad. Give them a dose of Jacobs while we’re at it.

    • neal says:
      November 23, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Would be cool to see what our draft picks could do, not expecting much until we have the divinson in the bag.

  3. MidWestNiner says:
    November 23, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Yay! An article NOT about the QB position.
    Can’t wait to see what James can do in the future.

  4. The Grinch says:
    November 23, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    How bout his little funky attitude?Has that improved as well?

  5. OpenMinded says:
    November 23, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    As long as we are experimenting (or is it evaluating?)… why not activate LMJ, and AJ Jenkins this week and get a peek into 2013? Rest Frank Gore and Randy Moss this week and save them for the playoffs. I’ve read here that CK can leap tall buildings, do what Favre could do, and lead this team to places others can’t. So, what the heck, activate the future now! If that’s what JH wants, let’s go!

    Yes, I am being sarcastic folks…

  6. Brodie2Washington says:
    November 23, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Great to hear LaMichael James developing receiving skills. The more varied his weapons, the pressure he puts on defenses. Motion or split him out, what does the D do? Try to shadow him with a linebacker?. Use up a safety? Keep him in the backfield and he could play a Percy Harvin like role. The possibilities are endless.

  7. Kevin says:
    November 24, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I wonder if this will be the first game that LaMichael James plays? I would not be at all surprised to see this coaching staff introduce him now.