Category Archives: Inside the 49ers

Kaepernick vs. the QBs on the 49ers’ 2013 schedule

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Grant Cohn

49ers fans and Bay Area residents are hyper-aware of Colin Kaepernick’s excellent 2012 season. He took Alex Smith’s starting job Week 10, started the final-seven games of the regular season and was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL … Continue reading →

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Quinton Patton vs. A.J. Jenkins

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

As we wait for OTAs to start on Tuesday, here’s a contest to help pass the time: Predict which young 49ers wide receiver will catch more passes this season – A.J. Jenkins or Quinton Patton. Also, predict how many catches … Continue reading →

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Quinton Patton vs. D.J. Hayden highlights

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Grant Cohn

On September 9th, 2012, Louisiana Tech played the University of Houston, which means Quinton Patton faced D.J. Hayden. Hayden held Patton to 4 catches on 11 targets for 36 yards and no touchdowns – Patton’s worst performance of the season. … Continue reading →

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How much of an issue is speed for the 49ers’ offense?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This upcoming season, the 49ers arguably will have the slowest base offense in the NFL. I’m talking 21 personnel – Frank Gore at tail back, Bruce Miller at fullback, Vernon Davis at tight end, Michael Crabtree at flanker and Anquan … Continue reading →

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Over/under: Predict the win totals of the Super Bowl contenders

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Reno’s Atlantis Sports Book recently released the 2013 expected win totals for all 32 NFL teams. I’ve listed the expected win totals for the top-eight contenders, then I picked the “Over” or the “Under,” listed my win total prediction for … Continue reading →

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49ers rookie mini-camp stats

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Here are my unofficial rookie mini-camp stats for Quinton Patton, Vance McDonald, Eric Reid, Marcus Cooper and Daryl Morris. Quinton Patton, WR 1-on-1: 3-for-4. (1. Beat Marcus Cooper short 2. Beat Cooper short again but the throw was behind Patton … Continue reading →

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49ers rookie mini-camp: Day 2 – B.J. Daniels plays like Russell Wilson

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Before I get into the good and not-so-good of the second day of the 49ers’ rookie mini-camp, I want to share that I noticed three players playing two positions today – Eric Reid played free safety and … Continue reading →

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B.J. Daniels: “I’m just trying to learn how to tie my shoes right now.”

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The 49ers’ seventh round pick, quarterback B.J. Daniels, spoke to Bay Area reporters Saturday afternoon. Here’s a transcript. Q: What’s your first impression of the 49ers’ play book? DANIELS: It looks like a dictionary. There’s a lot … Continue reading →

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49ers rookie mini-camp: Day 1 – McDonald and Okoye stand out

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me during the afternoon practice of the first day of the 49ers’ 2013 rookie mini-camp. THE GOOD 1. Vance McDonald, TE. The rookie tight end had the best practice of the day. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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.”

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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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