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Colin Kaepernick vs. Alex Smith: A statistical comparison

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

People are criticizing Colin Kaepernick, saying he really isn’t any different than Alex Smith, whose performance until the concussion was pretty darn good and whose QB rating was in the top 5 of the league, and, frankly, there are valid … Continue reading →

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Belichick on the 49ers offense: “They’re good in the run game.”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick just spoke to Bay Area reporters on a conference call. Here’s what he said about the 49ers. Q: When you watch the film of the 49ers, what leaps out at you? BELICHICK: … Continue reading →

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How the 49ers should use Colin Kaepernick – one man’s opinion

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I keep reading from scribes and bloggers all over the country that, despite Colin Kaepernick’s arm strength, he is not getting the ball down the field. This is meant as a criticism of Kaepernick and it usually accompanies the question: … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “For the most part it’s the same offense” with Kaepernick or Alex Smith at QB

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here is what Jim Harbaugh said about the evolution of the 49ers offense at his Monday press conference. Q: Frank Gore was saying that the offense with Kaepernick is really the same, just you do more read … Continue reading →

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Greg Roman and the pistol offense

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Now that Alex Smith has been benched and Kendall Hunter is out for the season, Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman are changing the 49ers offense to complement the skill sets of Colin Kaepernick and LaMichael James. The 49ers used a … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 14 grades: Kaepernick

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here is the grade for Colin Kaepernick. Colin Kaepernick: A-. He put the game away with a heroic 50-yard TD run on third and three late in the fourth quarter. He … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on the risk of changing QBs midseason: “There’s also reward.”

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Jim Harbaugh spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick and the decision to bench Alex Smith. Q: Was the safety a young mistake by Kaepernick, or was that just an NFL play that happens? HARBAUGH: … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick: Pro Football Focus’ highest rated passer

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Everyone is passionate about the quarterback controversy, and a lot of people feel that Alex Smith was done an injustice. I’m not here today to argue one way or another. I would like to point out one thing to keep … Continue reading →

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Young, Dilfer and Jaworski debate the 49ers QB change

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Former quarterbacks Steve Young, Ron Jaworski and Trent Dilfer just spoke on ESPN about the 49ers recent quarterback change. Here’s what they said. DILFER: “I’m really wrestling with this decision to go with Colin Kaepernick. I see the splash. I … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh says Kaepernick put on “a winning-quarterback performance”

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is what Jim Harbaugh said about Colin Kaepernick at the Monday press conference. Q: You said after the game that you’re not going to make a change at quarterback. After watching the film, did that reinforce … Continue reading →

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Schefter: Staley upset over Alex Smith’s benching

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is what Adam Schefter just said on Sportscenter. SCHEFTER: “It’s not just 49ers fans fans who have gotten emotional about the decision to bench Alex Smith and start Colin Kaepernick. “It turns out that offensive tackle Joe Staley has … Continue reading →

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Carlos Rogers: “Alex has had a lot of chances that some other players would never get.”

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Carlos Rogers spoke on KNBR Thursday evening. Tom Tolbert asked Rogers if he felt sorry for Alex Smith. Here’s what Rogers said. Q: Knowing what Alex Smith has gone through here in San Francisco, and seeing what he’s done, and … Continue reading →

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Steve Young on the aftermath of the 49ers QB change: “Is Jim up to this?”

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young just spoke on KNBR. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick, Alex Smith and Jim Harbaugh. YOUNG: I played a long time, and this is a big boy league, and it’s a tough league, and you get paid … Continue reading →

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