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49ers Week 10 grades: Defense
SAN FRANCISCO — The 49ers tied the Rams 24-24. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense. Defensive line: D. Isaac Sopoaga was a liability at nose tackle. He actually got planted on his back by Steven Jackson in the … Continue reading
Aldon Smith addresses the alleged restaurant incident
SANTA CLARA – A few Bay Area reporters approached Aldon Smith in the locker room Tuesday afternoon. We asked him if he wanted to talk about the report that he got jumped outside a restaurant in Columbus, Missouri last week. … Continue reading
Harbaugh says Baalke talked to Aldon Smith about recent restaurant incident
SANTA CLARA — On Thursday, Aldon Smith denied an NBC report that he had been jumped outside a restaurant in Columbia, Mo. Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said about that incident Monday at his press conference. Q: Did you talk to … Continue reading
Cosell says Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks are “the most athletic outside linebacker duo in the NFL.”
Here’s what Greg Cosell said on the Murph and Mac Show Thursday morning about the 49ers outside linebackers – Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks. COSELL: “I’ve got to tell you, I was talking to my guys about this here at … Continue reading
Midterm report card: Vic Fangio
The 49ers defense ranks first in both yards and points allowed. They haven’t given up a touchdown in four of their last five games. Give Vic Fangio credit. The defense’s statistics have improved since last season even though they’re not … Continue reading
Why Aldon Smith and Dashon Goldson did not win midseason awards
Some of you may be wondering why Aldon Smith and Dashon Goldson were not finalists in my midseason defensive player awards. Let’s be clear – they’re both having Pro Bowl seasons. Dashon Goldson is having the best season of any … Continue reading
49ers Week 8 grades: Defense and special teams
Here are the grades for the 49ers defense from their 24-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Defensive line: A. They completely shut down the Cardinals run game, holding it to 7 total yards. The defensive line often tackled running back … Continue reading
Harbaugh on 49ers defense: “Hard, tough, rough tackling. That’s what you want to see.”
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said Thursday about the 49ers defense. We spoke about this on Friday but S Dashon Goldson seemed to have a really good game against the Seahawks, both against the run and the … Continue reading
Aldon Smith on 49ers pass rush: “Teams are a little more prepared for us than they were last year.”
SANTA CLARA — Aldon Smith spoke Thursday afternoon in the 49ers media tent. Here’s what he said about the defense’s No.1 ranking against the pass and the state of the pass rush. Q: You guys are ranked No.1 in pass … Continue reading
Aldon Smith on playing every down: “Maybe I get more double teams.”
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Aldon Smith said Thursday about playing every down as opposed to just passing downs this season. Q: Is it a big transition for you this season playing every down? Are teams still playing you the … Continue reading
Aldon Smith explains why Cardinals have given up 35 sacks
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Aldon Smith said Thursday about the Arizona Cardinals. Q: How do you view this game against the Cardinals? ALDON SMITH: It’s the next game. It’s a big game. It’s a Monday night game. It’s a … Continue reading
Cardinals QB, John Skelton, is a sack waiting to happen
The 49ers play the Cardinals in Arizona Monday night. In the meantime, I’ll break down a couple of key matchups every day. The 49ers pass rush vs. the Cardinals offensive line and QB John Skelton The Niners have really struggled … Continue reading
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Week 7 grades: The defense
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Seahawks 13-6. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense. Defensive line: C+. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 103 yards on this group, which has given up 100-yard rushers two weeks in a row. … Continue reading
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