Tag Archives: Ahmad Brooks

The top-five most important free agents for the 49ers to re-sign

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Trent Baalke reiterated this morning at the NFL Combine that the 49ers want to keep their guys in place, as in re-sign their free agents. Baalke said there’s no priority list for who he wants to re-sign, which is baloney, … Continue reading →

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49ers need Mike Wallace

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The NFL draft combine starts today, and as soon as something happens I’ll break it down for you. Stanford tight end Coby Fleener will not run this week because he has a high ankle sprain, so we won’t know how … Continue reading →

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How to spend the Niners $33.8 million in cap space

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Don’t be surprised if the Niners don’t resign free agents Carlos Rogers or Ahmad Brooks. The Niners have roughly $33.8 million in cap space. They’re most likely going to franchise tag Dashon Goldson, so $6.2 of that would go to … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh heaps praise on Aldon Smith, Tarell Brown, Ahmad Brooks, and more.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here are more quotes I selected from Jim Harbaugh’s Tuesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Larry Grant has played really well with Patrick Willis out. Have you thought about, are there different ways you’re going to … Continue reading →

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Week 15 NFL picks: Why the Niners will beat the Steelers 9-6.

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here are my Week 15 NFL picks. 49ers vs. Steelers: 49ers 9-6. The Steelers should struggle to score points. They won’t be able to run the ball – not against this front seven. So they’re going to pass, their offensive … Continue reading →

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What I want to see from the Niners

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Grant Cohn

The Niners are going to have to be creative and efficient to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Here’s what I want to see from them. It’s a given the Steelers are going to blitz, blitz, blitz the Niners … Continue reading →

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Jim Harbaugh reads The Art of War, and more

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Want to start off and just say how saddened we are as a team with the passing of Chester McGlockton. Chester’s been … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “Wished he would have come wiped some off on my cheek.”

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the complete transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. The reason for moving WR Michael Crabtree from X to Z (receiver) is…? “It’s what was best for our team. If you … Continue reading →

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Week 8 grades: Niners win ugly, beat the Browns 20-10.

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my Week 8 grades for the 6-1 49ers. Alex Smith: B. He finished the game with no turnovers and 98.8 QB rating, which is good. He also finished the game with 177 passing yards and … Continue reading →

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Fangio: “I don’t see anybody running the West Coast Offense.”

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s press conference from this afternoon, courtesy of the 49ers. How do you expect to use your third corner back this week, third corner? Who do you expect it to be … Continue reading →

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Fangio on Justin Smith’s game-winning strip: “The defensive equivalent of The Catch.”

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the complete transcript of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference in the media tent, courtesy of the 49ers. Do you know or expect what the status of DT Isaac Sopoaga will be on Sunday? Do … Continue reading →

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Ahmad Brooks in-game quotes

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are in-game quotes from Ahmad Brooks, courtesy of the 49ers Talk about what you saw in that first play there picking off  Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub: “I just really reacted to the play. I got … Continue reading →

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QB competition heats up, Smith pulls ahead

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Grant Cohn

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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