Tag Archives: Andy Lee

Harbaugh on A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James: “We’ll learn more about them and see how they step up.”

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How did the week go? “Good week. Got a chance to work on our turf field today. And playing on turf this … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 11 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers destroyed the Chicago Bears 32-7 Monday night. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: A. They held the Bears rushing attack to just 3 yards per carry. Justin Smith … Continue reading →

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Which 49ers made Pro Football Weekly’s midseason All-Pro team?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Pro Football Weekly just announced their midseason All-Pro team. Considering how good the 49ers defense is, you’d expect a few those players to make it. They didn’t. Surprisingly, two players on the offense made the team – Mike Iupati and … Continue reading →

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Patrick Peterson on returning punts: “I hope they challenge me.”

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s what Cardinals cornerback and punt returner Patrick Peterson said about returning punts Wednesday afternoon to Bay Area reporters on a conference call. Q: The 49ers did a good job limiting your punt returns last year. Do you remember what … Continue reading →

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Week 7 grades: The defense

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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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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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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Eight Niners selected to Pro Bowl

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Grant Cohn

It turns out Jim Harbaugh overshot his Pro Bowl prediction. Eight Niners made the NFC Pro Bowl team – one or two or three short of his prediction. Six Niners ended up making the team as starters, and two made … Continue reading →

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Highlights from warmups

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what I observed during today’s warmups. Greg Roman and Jim Harbaugh’s father, Jack, having a serious conversation in the middle of the practice field. Patrick Willis gingerly high stepping hurdles. I would be extremely surprised if … Continue reading →

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Will the Niners man up?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Yesterday’s loss was the toughest loss of the season for the Niners – no question about it. They were supposed to beat the Cardinals and they didn’t, and now it’s looking doubtful that they’ll get a first round bye … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh the punter

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – If you thought today’s practice would start with a Harbaugh-Kaepernick quarterback lesson, you were wrong. Harbaugh left Kaepernick alone with quarterbacks coach Geep Chryst for a change. Instead, Coach Harbaugh spent the beginning of practice standing next … Continue reading →

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The 49ers’ five sure things

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Thanks for your generous responses to my earlier post. Our discussion of the top 49er storylines turned into a lengthy list of concerns. Adam, among other readers, pointed out the defensive backfield and the offensive line as two more areas … Continue reading →

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The best of the last, Part 2: We have a winner

Posted on March 30, 2011 by staff

The Niners, for all their Raushan Woods-esque bombs, have actually drafted fairly well long after the commissioner has left the stage at Radio City Music Hall. In fact, they’ve drafted enough late-round players — ranging from functional to very good — to inspire “The 49ers’ Top-10 Sixth- or Seventh-Round Picks Since 2000” series. Continue reading →

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