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Top 5 storylines of the 49ers’ offseason

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Last week I listed the five biggest questions the 49ers must answer this offseason. This morning I’m sitting on my bed thinking about the five biggest storylines of the 49ers’ offseason. Here’s what I came up with. Trent Baalke. He’s … Continue reading →

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Week 6 grades: Defense & special teams

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO — Here are the Week 6 grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: D. They got zero pressure on Eli Manning. They held Ahmad Bradshaw to 23 yards on 11 carries in the first half, but … 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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Alex Smith saves the day (Lowell column)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

My dad wrote his column on Alex Smith. In it, he gives the quarterback his due – Smith did what almost everyone said he couldn’t. He won a shootout. He led not one but two game-winning touchdown drives. And he … Continue reading →

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Donte Whitner has two personalities

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner talks slow and low like he’s your grandfather. But on the football field he’s a completely different person. Whitner explained this phenomenon to me today in the 49ers locker room. GC: Do you have two … Continue reading →

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Blake Costanzo: “In Cleveland I used to help fold towels.”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s the transcript of today’s Q&A with special teams standout Blake Costanzo. Q: Brad Seely said you’re a guy who looks like maybe you should be working a nine-to-five job. Is that fair? COSTANZO: Well, I do. … Continue reading →

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Spillman and Costanzo debate the burger

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Grant Cohn

C.J. Spillman likes fast food burgers. He ate Carls’ Jr. for lunch today. He walked into the locker room drinking a milkshake and holding a bag full of burgers – maybe they were bacon westerns. Blake Costanzo walked over to … Continue reading →

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