Tag Archives: Anthony Dixon

Harbaugh breaks down the Niners running backs, plus more

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

How did your thud-ball session go yesterday? “Good. Lively, hard-hitting, aggressive, but I thought we worked well together and got a lot out of that first day in pads.”   There was one incident on the field where it appeared … Continue reading →

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Top five Niners questions heading into training camp

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Top five questions as we head into training camp, starting Monday: Will Dashon Goldson hold out? He wanted a multi-year extension from the Niners, but the July 16 deadline passed and the Niners didn’t give him one. All he can … Continue reading →

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Anthony Dixon: “Just trying to be perfect.”

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Last season, Anthony Dixon was the 49ers’ short-yardage running back. Now, he’s competing for that job with Brandon Jacobs, whom San Francisco signed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract in March. Dixon caught up with reporters today … Continue reading →

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Rathman breaks down the Niners running backs

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – 49ers running backs coach, Tom Rathman, spoke to a group of reporters after practice this afternoon. I transcribed the interview below. Here are Rathman’s main points: Brandon Jacobs “is a very physical runner” who “has the ability … Continue reading →

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The 49ers top-10 offseason battles

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

With rookie mini camps around the corner and OTAs around the bend too, let’s rank the Niners top-10 offseason battles in reverse order. 10. Michael Crabtree vs. his left foot. Will Crabtree win the battle against his left foot this … Continue reading →

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Grading the 49ers: Running backs

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Before: Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and Anthony Dixon. Grade: B Why: Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter were one of the best rushing duos in the league last year. They got the bulk of the Niners’ carries, and the offense finished … Continue reading →

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Brandon Jacobs is really, really excited to be a Forty-Niner

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This afternoon the 49ers officially announced they’ve signed Brandon Jacobs to a one-year deal. Trent Baalke had this to say: “The 49ers are pleased to add a player with Brandon’s wealth of experience and talent. He has been productive throughout … Continue reading →

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49ers sign Brandon Jacobs

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Niners have signed 265-pound running back Brandon Jacobs, according to an ESPN report. Jacobs is 29 years old and he averaged just 3.8 yards per carry last season as the Giants’ backup RB. During the season Jacobs made it clear … Continue reading →

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Why the 49ers will not draft a running back

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I say the Niners will not take a running back in the upcoming NFL Draft, and here’s why. This season, Frank Gore will be the starter and Kendall Hunter will be the backup. Any running back the Niners could draft … Continue reading →

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Why the 49ers should get Tebow

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Niners are a “team to monitor” in the Tim Tebow trade talks, according to Adam Schefter. Chris Mortensen also confirmed the Niners as a front runner. The rumor is Tebow costs nothing more than a fifth or a sixth … Continue reading →

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Grant’s top-five favorite 49ers

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This year the beat writers voted Donte Whitner the Garry Niver award winner for the player most accommodating with the press. Garry Niver covered the championship 49ers teams for the San Mateo Times. He died in the early ‘90s of … Continue reading →

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Scarface at the ‘Stick

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my article for Friday. It’s about how these 49ers set the tone in their football games. It’s also about Tony Montana vs. Joe Montana, in a sense. I spoke to Anthony Dixon and … Continue reading →

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Michael Crabtree explained

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my Friday article on Michael Crabtree. It’s about the Crabtree behind the Crabtree, and for the article I interviewed Kyle Williams, Anthony Dixon, Ricky Jean Francois and Mr. Crabtree himself. To read my … Continue reading →

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