Tag Archives: C.J. Spillman

Harbaugh on the Falcons: “They’re solid in every regard.”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How did DT Justin Smith make it through the game? “Good. Played well. Came out of the game as clean as possible.” … Continue reading →

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49ers and Seahawks injury reports

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are the 49ers and Seahawks injury reports, courtesy of the 49ers. 49ers Questionable: LB Tavares Gooden (ribs), LB Clark Haggans (shoulder), WR Mario Manningham (shoulder), DT Justin Smith (elbow), DT Will Tukuafu (concussion) Probable: K David Akers (pelvis), G Alex Boone … Continue reading →

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Patrick Peterson on returning punts: “I hope they challenge me.”

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s what Cardinals cornerback and punt returner Patrick Peterson said about returning punts Wednesday afternoon to Bay Area reporters on a conference call. Q: The 49ers did a good job limiting your punt returns last year. Do you remember what … Continue reading →

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Fangio on Brock’s performance against the Broncos: “He’s played better.”

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Monday afternoon. He said he did not game plan for the Denver Broncos. He also discussed what the defense did well and not-so-well on Sunday. Here’s a transcript, … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Vernon Davis runs great routes, Crabtree injures ankle

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The Niners first practice of the 2012 training camp was padless – full contact doesn’t start until Sunday. Keeping that in mind, here are my impressions from Friday. THE GOOD TE Vernon Davis – Twice the coaching … Continue reading →

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Niners sign Darcel McBath

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA –Dashon Goldson may hold out the beginning of training camp – he still hasn’t signed his franchise tag – so the Niners were proactive Monday, signing defensive back Darcel McBath to a one-year contract. The Denver Broncos drafted … 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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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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Harbaugh praises Vernon Davis, Tukuafu, Cox and more

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Below is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Tuesday post-practice interview, courtesy of the 49ers. Here are Harbaugh’s main points: Will Tukuafu is playing defensive tackle and full back in practice, like Isaac Sopoaga did last season. Vernon … Continue reading →

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Niners give safety Spillman three-year contract; Goldson parts ways with agent

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Yesterday, I wrote that free agent free safety Dashon Goldson had a strong negotiating position with the Niners because they have no replacement for him. Well, maybe Trent Baalke disagrees. He gave C.J. Spillman, backup safety and top-special teamer, a … 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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Week 14 grades

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here are my Week 14 grades for the 10-3 Niners, who lost 21-19 today in Arizona against the 6-7 Cardinals. Quarterback: C-. Alex Smith muffed what should have been the signature play of his career. On fourth down – the … Continue reading →

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Have the Niners lost confidence?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — You might be wondering if the Niners lost some confidence after their 16-6 loss on Thursday night to the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s today’s scene from the locker room. You can judge for yourself. In the middle of … Continue reading →

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