Trent Baalke’s pre-draft press conference transcript

Trent Baalke held a press conference in the 49ers’ defensive meeting room Wednesday morning. Here’s a transcript. Q: Where are you guys in the process of putting together your board? BAALKE: We’re probably 50 percent there. Q: That’s all? BAALKE: It’s pretty much set. We’ve got some touch-up stuff we’ve got to do, cleaning some guys up. For the most part it’s set. Q: Last year at the this time…

April 17, 2013
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Harbaugh on the loss of Justin Smith: “The next guy has got to step up.”

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: Why promote Tony Jerod-Eddie to the active roster and not a receiver? HARBAUGH: We felt that’s where we needed the depth this weekend, this game. Q: What do you like about him? HARBAUGH: He’s been a big body, been strong, has a good understanding of our system and he gets an opportunity….

December 28, 2012
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Was Jacobs suspended for conduct detrimental to the team? Harbaugh: “Yes…well, I mean, let me stay away from categorizing.”

SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh was asked at his Wednesday press conference why he suspended Brandon Jacobs for the rest of the season. Here’s what Harbaugh said. Q: You guys suspended RB Brandon Jacobs on Monday. What was the reasoning behind suspending him? HARBAUGH: “The league has a process when you suspend a player that you go through. So you’re really not in a position to be talking about that. We’ll…

December 12, 2012
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Ray McDonald on Brandon Jacobs: “They felt he was being a distraction.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Ray McDonald said Tuesday in the locker room about Brandon Jacobs’s suspension. Q: Were you surprised about Brandon Jacobs getting suspended? McDONALD: From the coaches’ standpoint, they don’t want any distractions on the team. They felt he was being a distraction, so they felt they needed to do something. Q: Do you agree with the decision? McDONALD: I guess. He’s not about the team. The…

December 11, 2012
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Brandon Jacobs filing grievance against 49ers

USA Today is reporting Brandon Jacobs will file a grievance against the 49ers to get reinstated on the team or to to get released. The 49ers suspended Jacobs Monday for the rest of the season, which means he would lose more than $167,000. The 49ers did not give an official reason for suspending Jacobs, and at Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference he invoked the fifth amendment when asked if he…

December 11, 2012
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49ers suspend Brandon Jacobs for the rest of the season

The 49ers just announced that they have suspended running back Brandon Jacobs for the rest of the season. As you probably know, Brandon Jacobs wrote this weekend on Instagram that he is “rotting away” on the 49ers and, “This is by far the worst year” of his career. The 49ers did not say whether Brandon Jacobs will get paid while he’s suspended or not. Last season, the 49ers cut Braylon…

December 10, 2012
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Harbaugh pleads the fifth re: Brandon Jacobs’ status on the 49ers

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to Bay Area reporters in the 49ers defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Brandon Jacobs. Q: Is Brandon Jacobs a problem? He’s made some comments on social media that he hates it here, that he’s rotting. What’s your feeling about that? Is he a part of this team? HARBAUGH: I really don’t have a comment on that for you. No…

December 10, 2012
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49ers Week 14 grades: Offense

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 and the line wasn’t up to it. Anthony Davis gave up three sacks in the first half. He was a complete liability and he forced Greg Roman to abandon the…

December 9, 2012
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Brandon Jacobs says he’s “rotting away” on 49ers

A fan asked Brandon Jacobs Saturday on Intsagram why the running back hasn’t posted any photos of himself on the 49ers. Here’s how Jacobs responded: “I am on this team rotting away so why would I wanna put any pics up of anything that say niners. This is by far the worst year I ever had, I’ll tell you like I told plenty others.” Later, Jacobs wrote this on twitter:…

December 9, 2012
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Dolphins-49ers matchups: Part V – Kevin Coyle vs. Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, John Morton and Geep Chryst

The 49ers play the Dolphins Sunday at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. DC Kevin Coyle vs. Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, John Morton and Geep Chryst The 49ers offensive brain trust got embarrassed last week by Jeff Fisher. Kevin Coyle is no Fisher, but you can bet Coyle will try to duplicate what Fisher accomplished against the 49ers on Sunday. The Rams stopped Frank Gore and…

December 8, 2012
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Roman says Gore got “too many plays last week.”

SANTA CLARA — This is what Greg Roman said about the 49ers running game at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Have you been impressed with G/T Alex Boone’s development and in particular his ability to pull and use his athleticism for a 6’7” guy? “Yeah Alex, I though, had one of his best games, if not his best game last week. Technically, from an assignment standpoint,…

December 6, 2012
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Brent Jones says 49ers need to create a package for LaMichael James and call more runs for Kaepernick

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: “That’s the thing. Frank carried the ball 23 times on Sunday, and he’s been more of a 17-to-18-carries type of guy. “Somebody’s going to have to step up. Is it…

December 5, 2012
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Cosell says “Kaepernick did not play poorly by any stretch” against the Rams on Sunday

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers 16-13 overtime loss to the Rams on Sunday. Q: What do the Rams do defensively that gives the 49ers fits? It was tough for the 49ers to go down the field and to run the ball. COSELL: “I think the running part was probably the biggest issue. They ran well in the first quarter, and after…

December 4, 2012
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The problem with LaMichael James and A.J. Jenkins

When the 49ers drafted A.J. Jenkins in the first round and LaMichael James in the second round, all we heard was how the 49ers didn’t need those guys this season. The 49ers are so deep and talented, those two high draft picks could afford to “red shirt” their rookie seasons, just lift weights and learn the system. Forget all of that. The 49ers need Jenkins and James right now. James…

December 3, 2012
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49ers Week 13 grades: Offense

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers lost to the Rams 16-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: D. They were dominated by the Rams defensive line all game. They gave up constant pressure when Kaepernick dropped back, and they could not open holes in the running game. They also were flagged for numerous penalties. Running backs: D. Frank Gore – 23 rushes for 58 yards, and one…

December 2, 2012
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Report: Hunter out for the season with ankle injury

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 is this for the 49ers. How much does it affect their Super Bowl odds? Brandon Jacobs, Anthony Dixon and LaMichael James will have the opportunity to step up and become…

November 27, 2012
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Kyle Williams tears ACL, out for the season. Who will step up?

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 injury is currently unknown. Due to these injuries, first and second round picks A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James may be activated next week against the Rams, but I do not…

November 26, 2012
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Jacobs: “I feel really good now – that’s all I can elaborate on.”

SANTA CLARA – Brandon Jacobs spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about his health and his mindset. Q: Your knee is feeling pretty good? JACOBS: Yeah. I’ve had a long break (chuckles). I feel good. I’m working hard every day. Q: Do you feel better now than you have in years past because of the long break? JACOBS: I feel really good now – that’s about…

November 6, 2012
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Jacobs on Iupati: “Monster. Mon-ster.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Brandon Jacobs said Tuesday about the 49ers offensive line. Q: What do you see from the offensive line? JACOBS: It’s a young group, physical group, fast group. They’re doing one hell of a job. They’re moving folks out of the way and they’re not taking ‘No’ for an answer. Q: What have you seen specifically from Mike Iupati? JACOBS: Monster. Mon-ster. Nasty. He does a…

November 6, 2012
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Roman on Jacobs not playing: “When somebody has the hot hand, you keep going, don’t you?”

SANTA CLARA — On Friday, Greg Roman was asked a few questions about running back Brandon Jacobs, who has yet to play a down for the 49ers. Here’s what Roman said. Q: Before your last series, Brandon Jacobs was in the huddle, but then Kendall Hunter ran out and replaced him. Why did that happen? ROMAN: I changed the play, I believe. I doon’t think it was fair to have…

October 26, 2012
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