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Lattimore: “It’s just a great, great situation for me.”

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Marcus Lattimore’s teleconference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Congratulations. “Thank you.”   What does it mean for you, not just to go to the NFL, but to come to the 49ers? “You … Continue reading

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Quinton Patton: “I’m trying to make an immediate impact.”

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Quinton Patton’s teleconference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Are you looking forward to coming out and seeing your new team? “Yes, sir. I can’t wait to be there.”   Can you try … Continue reading

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Baalke on Carradine: “He’s going to play down. He’s not an outside linebacker.”

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Trent Baalke’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How do you guys envision DT Cornellius “Tank” Carradine as far as where he’ll play? Is he a defensive end? Is he … Continue reading

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NFL draft: Live blog – Day 3

SANTA CLARA — This is the live blog for Rounds four through seven of the 2013 NFL draft. I’ll update this frequently with information and analysis from the press box. 8:46 I had a thought in the middle of the … Continue reading

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Corey Lemonier says he’s a “really different” player than Aldon Smith: “I bring a different kind of talent to the field.”

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Corey Lemonier’s teleconference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Did you have any, I guess, contact with the 49ers before the draft? “No, not any.”   You didn’t meet with them at the … Continue reading

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Vance McDonald: “I know I’m very under-developed and I have a lot of raw potential.”

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Vance McDonald’s teleconference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Did you have any inkling the 49ers were going to take you? “I did not. I knew going into the draft that there was … Continue reading

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Tank Carradine: “There’s nothing wrong with my knee at all.”

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Cornellius “Tank” Carradine’s teleconference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How exciting is this for you to be the newest member of the 49ers? “I’m very excited, really happy. It’s a great moment … Continue reading

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2013 NFL draft: Live blog – Day 2

SANTA CLARA — This is the live blog for Round 2 and 3 of the 2013 NFL draft. I’ll update this frequently with information and analysis from the press trailer at 49ers’ headquarters. 3:17 What do you think the 49ers … Continue reading

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NFL draft: 49ers trade up to select LSU safety Reid

This is the opening to my Friday article on the 49ers’ first-round pick, Eric Reid. SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers wasted no time drafting a replacement for All Pro free safety Dashon Goldson, who signed a five-year, $41.25 … Continue reading

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Baalke: “This was a scenario that we were hoping would play out.”

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Trent Baalke’s press conference about first-round pick Eric Reid, courtesy of the 49ers.   How did the trade go down with Dallas? Is this something you had planned the last couple of … Continue reading

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Harbaugh says Reid was “Option A” for the 49ers in the draft

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s press conference about first-round pick Eric Reid, courtesy of the 49ers.   You obviously recruited S Eric Reid to try to get him to Stanford. So, how does it feel … Continue reading

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Eric Reid: “I’m a very cerebral player.”

SANTA  CLARA — This is the transcript of Eric Reid’s conference call, courtesy of the 49ers.   How does it feel to be a Niner? “It feels amazing.”   How would you describe your game to people who are unfamiliar … Continue reading

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2013 NFL draft: Live blog – Day 1

This is the live blog for the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. I’ll update this frequently with information and analysis from the press trailer at 49ers’ headquarters. 3:27 According to Adam Schefter, the Chiefs will draft OT Eric … Continue reading

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