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Hostler feels Alex’s pain
Most of the empathetic feelings for Alex Smith are coming from San Francisco, but at least one person on the opposite sideline this Sunday is feeling his pain. Ravens wide receivers coach Jim Hostler was Smith’s first NFL quarterbacks coach. Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
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Ravens expecting 100 percent of Justin Smith
In case you had any lingering doubts, the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive linemen have seen the film, and they will tell you that Justin Smith wasn’t diminished in either of the 49ers’ two playoff games. Continue reading
When Patrick Willis went off on a substitute teacher
Patrick Willis explains why he chose jersey No. 52 — and why it’s never a good idea to tell a high school player he isn’t as good as your son. Continue reading
‘Thank God for Ginn’
I learned something about 49ers safety Donte Whitner today that many of you probably knew already. He has a tattoo on his right forearm that reads “Thank God for Ginn.” Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Colin Kaepernick, Donte Whitner, Ted Ginn Jr., Vernon Davis
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We love Harbaugh (but not THAT Harbaugh)
The popular perception is that Jim Harbaugh is the prickly brother (especially when dealing with the media), while John is cuddlier and more affable. Watching John at the podium at Media Day this afternoon, the gap was even larger than I expected. Continue reading
I (and 49ers) survived Media Day
Despite the several thousand reporters and camerapeople jostling for position, the annual Super Bowl Media Day was kind of a hoot. Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
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Matt Millen’s ranking of 49ers linebackers might surprise you
Before leaving for New Orleans, I spoke by phone with Matt Millen, who has been doing TV work for both ESPN and NFL Network of late. It was for a story I wrote on the 49ers linebackers. Here are excerpts: Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Matt Millen, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis
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Welcome to Harbi Gras
Just wanted to let our 49ers readers know that columnist Bob Padecky and I will be blogging all week from New Orleans. Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
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The Harbaugh interviews: J.T. Rogan
Phil Barber here, back for one final Jim Harbaugh post. This one is with J.T. Rogan, who set several major career records at the University of San Diego – including rushing yardage and touchdowns – while playing for Harbaugh there. Continue reading
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The Harbaugh interviews: Toby Gerhart
Toby Gerhart had his doubts about playing for Harbaugh after their first meeting. Now a Minnesota Vikings running back, he has become one of Harbaugh’s biggest supporters. Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
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The Harbaugh interviews: Marshall Faulk
Here is another interview I conducted in profiling Jim Harbaugh for NFL Magazine. This one is with NFL Network analyst Marshall Faulk, who played with Harbaugh in Indianapolis from 1994 to 1997. Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
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The Harbaugh interviews: USMC Col. Jim Minnick
Hey, folks. Phil Barber here, with permisison from the talented Grant Cohn. I recently produced a story on Jim Harbaugh for the premiere issue of NFL Magazine, and I got some great interviews with people who have played with or for him at other stops. I plan to post excerpts from the better interviews here, starting with USMC Colonel Jim Minnick, one of Harbaugh’s oldest friends. Continue reading
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LaBoy signs with Chargers
Greg Manusky has added another former 49er to his defense. A couple days after the Chargers agreed to terms with Takeo Spikes, they announced today that they had signed another linebacker, Travis LaBoy, to a two-year contract. Both will play for Manusky in San Diego.
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