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49ers rookie mini-camp: Day 2 – B.J. Daniels plays like Russell Wilson
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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Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Corey Lemonier, Delanie Walker, Eric Reid, MarQueis Gray, Vance McDonald, Vernon Davis, Vic Fangio
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Projecting the 49ers’ DL depth chart in 2013 and 2014
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
3-4 or 4-3 Under?
What’s the correct name for the 49ers’ base defense: 3-4 or 4-3 Under? If you’ve never heard of the 4-3 Under, click here to read a detailed explanation of it. The article says George Seifert used the 4-3 Under when … Continue reading
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Tagged 3-4, 4-3 Under, Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, George Seifert, Justin Smith, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Vic Fangio
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What the 49ers really need
Matt Barrows wrote a blog this morning arguing why the 49ers’ biggest offseason issue is the pass rush, not the secondary. I love Matt’s work and I usually agree with his opinions, but I disagree this time. The 49ers need … Continue reading
Grant’s 49ers mock draft: 1.0
This is my first attempt to predict whom the 49ers will draft in a couple of months. I’ll make more attempts as I learn more about the prospects. This time, I’ll mock just the first four picks. 1st round, pick … Continue reading
49ers Super Bowl XLVII grades: Defense and special teams
The 49ers lost the Super Bowl 34-31 on Sunday. Here are the grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: C. Ray McDonald got pressure and recorded a sack, but the other defensive linemen were invisible. It was hard … Continue reading
How the 49ers built a championship roster
This is my Saturday article on the gradual construction of the 49ers’ roster. By GRANT COHN After the 2004 season, the 49ers were the worst team in football. They had practically no talent, they had won two games, and they … Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Alex Boone, Alex Smith, Anthony Davis, Bruce Miller, Chris Culliver, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Jonathan Goodwin, Justin Smith, LaMichael James, Michael Crabtree, Mike Iupati, Mike Nolan, Mike Singletary, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Scot McCloughan, Trent Baalke, Vernon Davis
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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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Harbaugh: “I don’t know where you’ve gotten the impression that I don’t enjoy talking to the media.”
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Any complaints? “New haircut there, [Bay Area News Group beat writer] Cam [Inman]?” I got it in Atlanta. I like to … Continue reading
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Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Colin Kaepernick, Jim Harbaugh, John Madden, LaMichael James, Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis
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Fangio: “I’ve always like Joe Flacco. I was there when he was drafted.”
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Can you go back to just the last game real quick. Those final two pass plays in which LB Ahmad Brooks batted … Continue reading
Cosell on Kaepernick: “I thought he did a really good job of stepping up in the pocket.”
Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what he said about the NFC Championship game. Q: How do you think Colin Kaepernick performed as a passer against the Falcons? COSELL: I thought he threw the ball exceptionally … Continue reading
49ers NFC Championship grades: Defense and special teams
ATLANTA – The 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24. The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith and Ray McDonald didn’t get much pressure on … Continue reading
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