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Lions-49ers matchups: Part III

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Part III of the Lions-49ers matchup series. Calvin Johnson vs. the 49ers secondary: Carlos Rogers, Tarell Brown, Chris Culliver and Dashon Goldson. It’s almost impossible for any secondary to match up with Calvin Johnson, perhaps the best athlete in the … Continue reading →

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Fangio on the Lions: “This team will run the ball out of the gun.”

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Facing another team that likes to throw the ball around, is there much carry over from last week to this? “Well, there is in the … Continue reading →

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Tarell Brown on covering Calvin Johnson: “If you jump off the ground quicker than he gets up, you’ll be OK.”

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Tarell Brown spoke in the media tent on Wednesday. He discussed how to cover Calvin Johnson and what “the look” from Aaron Rodgers means. Here’s a transcript. Q: How do you prepare for Calvin Johnson? BROWN: He’s … Continue reading →

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Greg Cosell breaks down the matchup with the Lions

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Yesterday on the Murph and Mac show, NFL films analyst Greg Cosell broke down the Niners upcoming Sunday matchup with Lions. Here’s the transcript of what he said. Q: That 48-3 win was the Niners’ biggest win since 1987. What … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “We know our secondary will be challenged. We know Calvin Johnson will be doing the challenging.”

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. How would you gauge the pulse of the team a couple days before this game? “Good week of practice. Locked, loaded, ready to leave … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio on the Lions offense: “They’re a single back team.”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s week 6 Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. What kind of challenges does Lions RB Jahvid Best present for your defense? “A lot. He’s extremely fast, he’s quick, he’s very … Continue reading →

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Ndamukong Suh: “You either need to guard me or I’m going to hit your quarterback.”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA –  Here’s the transcript of Ndamukong Suh’s Thursday conference call with Bay Area reporters. What’s the atmosphere like in Detroit with you being 5-0? Solitude. We’re continuing to work for a good team we’re going to see. We … Continue reading →

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