Category Archives: Inside the 49ers

Updated NFC West roster rankings

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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.”

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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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NFL draft: The top five draft classes of 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Grant Cohn

We’ve had a week to digest the draft, so let’s rank the top-five draft classes. Here’s my list. Please submit your own. 1. Minnesota Vikings. 1 (23) – Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida; 1 (25) – Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State; … Continue reading →

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Top 10 cornerback prospects in college football

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Here are ten cornerbacks to keep an eye on this coming college football season. The 49ers may draft one or two of them next April. 1. Bradley Roby, Jr., Ohio State (5-11, 193, No.1): Video | Stats 2. Jason Verrett, … Continue reading →

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Projecting the 49ers’ DL depth chart in 2013 and 2014

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Grant Cohn

What will the 49ers’ DL depth chart look like in 2013 and 2014? Here’s my best guess, and I’m interested to read yours as well. 2013 BASE ROLB, or “Leo” or standing rusher – Aldon Smith (although Defensive Coordinator Vic … Continue reading →

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How the 49ers’ defense matches up against 2013 opponents

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Over the past two seasons, the 49ers’ defense has not played its best against offenses with good running backs and quick slot receivers. Also, the 49ers’ defense has struggled at times against receiving tight ends, big wide receivers and deep … Continue reading →

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Ranking the NFC West by position

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The draft is over, so let’s take stock of the four NFC West teams. I’ll rank them by position. First place is worth 10 points, second place is worth 6, third place is worth 3 and last place is worth … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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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