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Doctor Jim Harbaugh says Marcus Lattimore’s right ACL looks “really good.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said to the media Friday afternoon. Q: How did they look out there today? HARBAUGH: Good. Excitement is in the air. Our team got bigger. There are more of us. These guys look … Continue reading

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Eric Reid: “I’m going to try to get on the field, and when I am I don’t want to have any downfalls.”

Here’s what the 49ers’ No.1 pick, Eric Reid, said to reporters Friday afternoon on the side of the practice field. Q: What’s the biggest message you’ve gotten from Harbaugh so far? REID: Just get on the field. I’ve had my … Continue reading

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Quinton Patton says he’s molded his game after Michael Crabtree

Here’s what Quinton Patton said to the media after Practice No.1 on Friday. Q: What was your impression when you first got the play book. PATTON: It was pretty big. I was like, “Dang, I’ve got to learn all of … Continue reading

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Marcus Lattimore says he would be “fine” sitting out the 2013 season

Running back Marcus Lattimore spoke to reporters on the side of the 49ers’ practice field Friday afternoon. Here’s a transcript. Q: How are you feeling? LATTIMORE: I feel great. It’s my first time in California. The weather is beautiful. Q: … Continue reading

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Tank Carradine: “Whenever the doctors tell me I’ll be ready, that’s when I’ll be ready.”

Cornellius “Tank” Carradine spoke to the media after the 49ers’ morning practice on Friday. Here’s a transcript. Q: What have the 49ers told you about how fast they want to get you back from your knee injury? CARRADINE: I’m just … Continue reading

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Lawrence Okoye on football: “I decided I’m going to be brave and do it.”

Lawrence Okoye participated in his first football practice Friday morning. After practice, he spoke on the side of the field with Bay Area reporters. Here’s a transcript. Q: Were you overwhelmed out there today? OKOYE: I wouldn’t say overwhelmed. I … Continue reading

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Updated NFC West roster rankings

Here is an updated version of my NFC West roster rankings. In this version I grade each position group on a 1-100 scale, and then I average each team’s scores to come up with a final ranking. If you have … Continue reading

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Top five free safety prospects in college football

The 49ers drafted Eric Reid to replace Dashon Goldson at free safety, but Reid’s best position may turn out to be strong safety. The 49ers’ current strong safety, Donte Whitner, will be a free agent next offseason. If the 49ers … Continue reading

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Top five strong safety prospects in college football

The 49ers’ strong safety, Donte Whitner, will be a free agent next offseason. Here are five strong safeties the 49ers could potentially draft to replace Whitner in 2014. 1. Karlos Williams, 6-1, 230, Jr., Florida State. A five-star recruit in … Continue reading

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49ers sign 12 undrafted free agents

The 49ers just announced they’ve the following 12 undrafted free agents: 1. Sherman Carter, C, 6-3, 304, Tennessee State 2. Alex Debniak, FB, 6-2, 240, Stanford 3. MarQueis Gray, HB, 6-4, 250, Minnesota 4. D.J. Harper, RB, 5-9, 211, Boise … Continue reading

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49ers sign Adam Snyder to two-year deal

The 49ers just announced they’ve signed offensive lineman Adam Snyder to a two-year contract. Snyder spent the first seven years of his career on the 49ers before he played the 2012 season with the Cardinals. In 2011, he was the … Continue reading

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49ers’ 2013 draft philosophy, according to Harbaugh: “Big guys that play very physical.”

The 49ers did not draft a cornerback to match the Seahawks’ and Rams’ signature offseason additions – Percy Harvin and Tavon Austin, respectively. Why? It is possible Jim Harbaugh explained why on the NFL Network during the draft. Stanford head … Continue reading

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The 49ers’ top 10 offseason position battles

Here are the top-10 position battles on the 49ers I’m looking forward to this offseason. Which battles interest you the most? 1. No.2 and No.3 cornerback: Carlos Rogers vs. Nnamdi Asomugha vs. Chris Culliver. Tarell Brown probably is a lock … Continue reading

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