Tag Archives: Anthony Dixon

Will the 49ers draft a running back?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers need a big, bruising running back, so they interviewed one at the East West Shrine Game – SMU’s Zach Line. Line (6-0, 232 pounds) rushed for 4,185 yards in his collegiate career – 265 fewer yards than SMU’s … Continue reading →

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49ers NFC Championship grades: Offense

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Grant Cohn

ATLANTA – The 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24. The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ offense. Offensive line: A. Mike Iupati gave up a sack and was flagged for a holding penalty, … Continue reading →

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Dixon: “All week we had been saying we were going to go there and take it to” the Patriots

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Anthon Dixon spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: Could you talk about your block on the fake punt? DIXON: We’ve been doing it all year. My assignment, basically, was to cut the … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 14 grades: Offense

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: C. They’re a big, strong run-blocking line that struggles in pass protection. The 49ers came out passing in the first half … Continue reading →

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Jim Harbaugh’s creativity

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Many of you have wondered to what extent Jim Harbaugh contributes to the X’s and O’s of the 49ers offense. I asked Anthony Dixon yesterday in the locker room if he could give any insight on the subject, and here’s … Continue reading →

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Brent Jones says 49ers need to create a package for LaMichael James and call more runs for Kaepernick

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said the 49ers have to do to make up for the loss of Kendall Hunter. Q: What do the 49ers do with Kendall Hunter out for the year? BRENT JONES: … Continue reading →

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Report: Hunter out for the season with ankle injury

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Kendall Hunter will miss the rest of the season due the left ankle injury he sustained against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, according to USA Today. Update: Hunter tore his left Achilles according to Matt Barrows. How big of a blow … Continue reading →

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Kyle Williams tears ACL, out for the season. Who will step up?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Monday morning on Twitter, Kyle Williams confirmed he tore his ACL Sunday against the Saints and will miss the rest of the season as he rehabs. Kendall Hunter hurt his ankle on the same play, but the extent of his … Continue reading →

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Week 5 grades: 49ers demolish Bills 45-3

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO — Here are the grades for the 49ers 45-3 demolition of the Bills – a truly awful team. Quarterbacks: A. Alex Smith had the best statistical performance of his career. His QB rating was a near-perfect 156.2. He … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 3 grades

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my grades for the 49ers preseason game against the Denver Broncos. QUARTERBACKS: B. Alex Smith and the first-team offense was 1-for-4 on third down and 0-for-1 in the red zone (Peyton Manning was 2-3 on third down and … Continue reading →

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Greg Roman on the matchup between Anthony Davis and Von Miller: “It will be great work for us.”

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the full transcript of Greg Roman’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Good morning. Grinding through training camp right now. It’s a great opportunity for us to look at guys and how … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Saturday, the not-so-good – down goes Harbaugh

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The two people on this list didn’t have bad practices, just bad moments. Anthony Dixon ran very hard, caught passes and made some nice blocks, but he got absolutely blasted by a cornerback (Perrish Cox), and jeered … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Friday, the good – the cornerbacks and an unexpected running back

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — The Niners’ cornerbacks stood out at Friday’s practice. Tarell Brown beat Randy Moss both times he faced him in one-on-one drills. Brown also broke up two Alex Smith passes intended for Mario Manningham – one in a … Continue reading →

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