Tag Archives: Andrew Luck

Ranking young quarterbacks, part II: Grant’s ranking

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Earlier today I asked you to rank Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick in order of which QB you would most want to build an NFL team around. Here’s my ranking. Colin Kaepernick – Of these … Continue reading →

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Ranking Kaepernick, Luck, Newton and RGIII

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

There are currently four young, athletic quarterbacks who have the potential to become elite – Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick. Which one would you most want to build an NFL franchise around? Which one do … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick cracks Berry’s top-10 fantasy QBs

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

ESPN’s fantasy football guru Matthew Berry just posted his top-10 fantasy quarterbacks for Week 12. They are: 1. Aaron Rodgers 2. Peyton Manning 3. Robert Griffin III 4. Matt Ryan 5. Tom Brady 6. Andrew Luck 7. Drew Brees 8. … Continue reading →

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Andrew Luck vs. Alex Smith

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Indianapolis Colts, whose record last season was 2-14, beat the Jacksonville Jaguars last night to win their fourth-straight game and improve to 6-3. The Colts are in second place in the AFC South and they have the third best … Continue reading →

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Roman philosophizes about the read option, and more

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Good afternoon. We had a really good training camp. Thought our guys were dialed in every day. I think we got accomplished … Continue reading →

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Can Alex Smith duplicate Andrew Luck?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Our friendly poster Jack Hammer sent me a tweet this morning with an idea for a blog. He urged me to investigate the statistical similarities between Alex Smith and Andrew Luck in each quarterback’s first season playing under Jim Harbaugh. … Continue reading →

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In five years, who will be the best NFL QBs?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

CSNBayArea.com just posted my latest article on the top-five young quarterbacks in football. For the purposes of this article I define ‘young’ as incoming rookies and soon-to-be second-year guys. Of those QBs, which ones will be the best five years … Continue reading →

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Does Harbaugh hide Alex Smith?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Grant Cohn

CBBSports.com’s 49ers beat writer, Michael Erler, disagrees with Greg Cosell’s claim that the 49ers are “hiding” Alex Smith. In Erler’s blog he points out that Alex Smith is averaging 26.3 passes per game this season. That number happens to be … Continue reading →

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Ricky Jean Francois on Andrew Luck, JaMarcus Russell, Vic Fangio, earthquakes, and more

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of today’s Q&A with Ricky Jean Francois from the 49ers locker room. Q: How was the Bye week for you guys? JEAN FRANCOIS: A lot of guys stayed here and enjoyed the California weather. … Continue reading →

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Andrew Luck on Jim Harbaugh

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Andrew Luck spoke about former coach Jim Harbaugh at today’s college football media day. Obviously he’s crazy about the guy. Here’s what he had to say. Luck compares David Shaw and Harbaugh: Anybody who knew or covered or came across … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh’s first quarterback says the offense is the key

Posted on January 14, 2011 by staff

Before Josh Johnson and before Andrew Luck, there was Todd Mortensen, Harbaugh’s first quarterback during his first season as a head coach. Continue reading →

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Dolphins out in unpredictable pursuit of Harbaugh

Posted on January 6, 2011 by staff

Niners. Broncos. And – oh my – perceived longshot Stanford, suddenly, had shifted into the driver’s seat by Thursday night in the quest to secure the coach who has launched a thousand reports. Continue reading →

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Steve Young: I want the 49ers to be great

Posted on January 1, 2011 by staff

Young discussed Washington quarterback Jake Locker, who will likely be among the next few quarterbacks drafted after Luck. San Francisco could be a logical landing spot, but not if Young was the GM: Continue reading →

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