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Fangio says he’s anxious for Friday’s preseason opener

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – It was defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s turn to speak in the 49ers’ media tent on Wednesday. He discussed Friday’s upcoming preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, the progress of his starting outside linebackers and a couple young … 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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Harbaugh: “Kendall Hunter is having an exceptional training camp.”

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – On Monday, Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent and discussed the current quarterback depth chart, Michael Crabtree’s injury status and why Kendall Hunter is having a great training camp. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. … Continue reading →

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Fangio on the responsibility of the nickel back, and more

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke first in the media tent this morning, and here’s a transcript of what he said courtesy of the 49ers. Your defense, the last couple of days, has obviously looked really solid. Is … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio on the state of the Niners defense entering training camp

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent today, and here’s a transcript of what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.   How much more of the defense are you going to be able to install … Continue reading →

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Cam Johnson back in action after knee procedure

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Seventh round pick defensive end Cam Johnson returned to the practice field this week. He underwent a procedure in June for a knee injury he sustained his senior season at the University of Virginia. He spoke today … Continue reading →

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Ranking the Niners best players: Nos. 6-10

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Let’s rank the Niners best players. Since we’re killing time before training camp, this is the kind of mind doodling we do. I already wrote a blog on the top five Niners. I ranked them like this: 1. Justin Smith … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh takes stock after the Niners minicamp

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to reporters after Thursday’s practice. He was thrilled with how his team performed in this minicamp, and he detailed what he liked so much. Here’s the transcript of his interview, courtesy of the 49ers. … Continue reading →

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How NFL offenses might try to attack the Niners defense next season

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

If you were the offensive coordinator for another NFL team, how would you try to attack the 49ers defense next season? There may not be a good way to attack them – they’re the best defense in football – but … Continue reading →

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Top-5 defenders not named Smith, Willis, Bowman or Smith

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Nothing’s going on at Niners headquarters this week, we’ve broken down the offense, now let’s talk about the defense. It’s the best defense in the league – we know that. It has no weak links. Last year I wrote that … Continue reading →

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49ers hedging their bets on Alex Smith

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Alex Smith wants a five-year contract, but the Niners only want to sign him for three years – that’s what the Sacramento Bee is reporting. What does this say about the Niners’ true feelings towards the quarterback they call “their … Continue reading →

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Free agency: The Niners have the cap space to sign Mike Wallace

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

According to Matt Maiocco, Ahmad Brooks will count $2.85 million against the 49ers’ salary cap in 2012. For all the figures of Brooks’ deal, read Matty’s article here. Just know that Brooks’ cap figures significantly increase in upcoming seasons, but … Continue reading →

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Niners sign Ahmad Brooks to six-year extension. What about Carlos Rogers?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Niners just announced that they re-signed outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks to a six-year contract extension. The contract is worth $44.5 million, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson. Now, the Niners have every member of their elite defensive front-seven signed for … Continue reading →

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