Tag Archives: A.J.Jenkins

Preseason Week 2 grades: The offense

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my preseason Week 2 grades for the 49ers’ offense. OFFENSIVE LINE: B+. They opened up big holes in the running game and played pretty well overall, but it’s important to note they didn’t have to face two of … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Tuesday, the not-so-good – Two top picks fumble

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – First-round pick A.J. Jenkins, who had been making progress the past few weeks, took a step back today. He bobbled an easy pass, dropped another one and fumbled – he was running a reverse and as he … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 1 grades: The offense

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my preseason Week One grades for the Niners’ offense. Offensive line: A. In the running game, they completely pushed the Vikings’ defensive line around. The 49ers averaged 6.3 yards per rush because the offensive line … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Wednesday, the good — Delanie Walker and Kendall Hunter

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The Niners practiced in shorts today, and some of the time it seemed like they were going half-speed – especially the linemen. The first team offense never faced the first team defense, either. Both starting units mostly … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Tuesday, the good — Crabtree, Brooks and Tolzien excel

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Michael Crabtree increased his practice participation on Tuesday, catching three passes from Alex Smith within the first ten minutes of team drills. Crabtree mostly watched from the sideline after those catches, but he looked like the best … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith discusses A.J. Jenkins, and more

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – On Friday, Alex Smith discussed why the Niners defense has recently dominated the offense in practice, how the passing game has progressed what he thinks of A.J. Jenkins so far. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Thursday, the not-so-good — four QBs, a CB and a WR

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – All four of the Niners quarterbacks struggled in practice today. Alex Smith threw three interceptions – one to Bowman, one to free safety Darcel McBath and one to reserve linebacker Mike Wilhoite. McBath’s interception came after a … Continue reading →

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A.J. Jenkins frustrates coach in practice

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — I’m writing this because A.J. Jenkins is the first round pick and everything he does is news. He is the famous name in Trent Baalke’s envelope days before the draft, and Jim Harbaugh recently defended him to … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Monday, wide receivers

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what I saw from the wide receivers at Monday’s practice: A.J. Jenkins played better – he caught four of the five passes thrown his way. In one-on-one drills, he lined up twice against undrafted rookie Anthony … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Sunday, the not-so-good – A.J. Jenkins struggles

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Despite the fact that Jim Harbaugh called A.J. Jenkins an outstanding football player before today’s practice, Jenkins was not outstanding today in practice. He struggled in the one-on-one press coverage drill against Perrish Cox and Deante Purvis. … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Sunday, the good – Nathan Palmer stands out

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — It’s very early in training camp, and I’m no expert, but the undrafted rookie wide receiver from Northern Illinois, Nathan Palmer, is good. He may be better than A.J. Jenkins right now. Palmer caught five passes today … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh weighs in on A.J. Jenkins and media access

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh was itching to talk this afternoon. He wasn’t scheduled to speak. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman was, and Harbaugh was supposed to wait until Monday, but Harbaugh couldn’t wait. He sat in the back of the … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Manningham and Bowman shine

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here are my observations from the second padless practice of the Niners training camp. THE GOOD Mario Manningham – Four catches (two against the first team defense), no drops. He could have had five catches, but Alex … Continue reading →

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