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As it turns out, today and tomorrow will be the last practices of training camp where reporters will be allowed to watch all of practice. Next week, and for the rest of the season, we’ll only be able to watch … Continue reading
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Harbaugh post-practice 8/16
Here’s the full transcript of Harbaugh post-practice press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. He spoke at length about the team’s plans for a third quarterback, the greatness of Frank Gore, the talent of Kendall hunter, and his experience as an … Continue reading
QB competition heats up, Smith pulls ahead
SANTA CLARA – Practice ended with Colin Kaepernick leading the first team offense against the first team defense in a 2-minute drill. Kaepernick was 4-6 on the drive, but Aldon Smith sacked him on the last play, and the offense … Continue reading
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Alex Boone talks
SANTA CLARA – Backup tackle Alex Boone spoke this afternoon. Boone is hands-down the most talkative offensive lineman on the team, so we asked him questions on a variety of topics. He starts by discussing his own progress, then he … Continue reading
Greg Roman post-practice Q&A
Greg Roman spoke at the podium after practice to the media. Here’s the complete transcript of that interview, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening statement: “How’s it going? Good. Just had a great practice, got a lot done today. Guys are … Continue reading
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The quarterbacks compete
SANTA CLARA – Around 5 o’clock I was ready to tweet that Colin Kaepernick had practiced better than Alex Smith today. Kaepernick had been exceptionally accurate, and he’d just led the second team offense on an impressive drive against the … Continue reading
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Crabtree sans boot on bike
SANTA CLARA – I just saw Michael Crabtree working vigorously on an exercise bike. He was bootless. Earlier in the day, Crabtree was seen smiling, and he told reporters he feels encouraged. Matt Maiocco reports Crabtree should be cleared to … Continue reading
Ted Ginn Jr. and Kyle Williams on the Jugs machine
SANTA CLARA – Ted Ginn Jr. and Kyle Williams started practice by fielding punts one-handed from a Jugs machine. This was running backs coach Tom Rathman’s idea. He stood next to the punt returners and made the exercise a competition. … Continue reading
Kyle Williams Q&A
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers p.r. staff brought out Kyle Williams and Ted Ginn Jr. to talk to the media at the same time this afternoon. Both speedy slot receivers were wearing Chicago White Sox hats, Ginn wearing a red … Continue reading
Nate Lawrie on Culpepper’s workout
SANTA CLARA – Daunte Culpepper worked out at the 49ers facility this morning, and according to Matt Maiocco, Culpepper expects to sign a one-year contract with the Niners. Also according to Maiocco, Culpepper would not be competing for the first … Continue reading
Alex Smith is No. 1, for now.
SAN FRANCISCO – Although Jim Harbaugh has said a couple of times that there is no depth chart on the 49ers, just a rep chart, the head coach confirmed today that Alex Smith is No. 1 and Colin Kaepernick is … Continue reading
Top 10 training camp performers
Before the 49ers play their first preseason game tonight, let’s look back at the first 12 practices of training camp and identify the top performers so far. Frank Gore. He’s worked as hard as anyone in training camp, and he’s … Continue reading
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Harbaugh on the state of the team
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh gave an impromptu interview next to the field after practice. He said he was only going to give us a little, but he gave us much more. Here’s the complete transcript. Q: How pleased are … Continue reading
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