Tag Archives: Bruce Miller

Training camp report: Monday, the not-so-good – third-down offense

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The past few practices, the 49ers’ offense has focused primarily on the red zone. Today, they did a “four-minute drill” where they worked on sustaining drives. In this drill the offense has the lead and they’re trying … Continue reading →

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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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Ranking the Niners best players: Nos. 21-25

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is the final quintile of the Niners 25 best players. To read the previous quintile, click here. 21. Bruce Miller, FB – a Pro Bowl alternate in 2011, his rookie season. A very good blocker and a surprisingly good … 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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Preview: How the Niners match up against the Patriots

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

49ERS DEFENSE VS. PATRIOTS OFENSE: Arguably the best offense against the best defense in the NFL, but San Francisco matches up well and here’s why. The Niners can harass Tom Brady with their four defensive lineman – Aldon Smith, Justin … Continue reading →

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Moss steals the show

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The Niners called today’s practice a Veteran Football School On-field session. Most of the veterans showed up. Frank Gore didn’t, and neither did Mario Manningham or Brandon Jacobs, but that’s OK because VFS is voluntary. But Alex … Continue reading →

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How the Niners offense will attack the Giants defense

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s how I expect the Niners offense to attack the red hot New York Giants defense. I expect the Niners to split out Vernon Davis at wide receiver often, much more than usual. The Giants are going to double team … Continue reading →

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The outstanding rookies’ breakout moments

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my article for Thursday’s paper on the Niners outstanding rookies. I focus on their breakout moments from this season. My idea was to ask each rookie to identify and discuss his breakout moment, … Continue reading →

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The southwest corner

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — For what it’s worth, the Niners really like each other. They may or may not man up against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Monday night – I think they will – but regardless, they get along. Anthony Davis … Continue reading →

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Friday’s injury report: Adam Snyder is probable, Sam Bradford is questionable.

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Friday’s injury report looks like. Notice that a couple key Rams are questionable to play – Sam Bradford and Chris Long. Jim Harbaugh said in his press conference today he expects Bradford to play. Why? … Continue reading →

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