Tag Archives: Cam Newton

Cosell breaks down the QB prospects in the draft

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell recently broke down the draft’s quarterback prospects on Yahoo’s Shutdown Corner podcast. Here’s his breakdown. Q: What do you think of Geno Smith? COSELL: There is no question he has an NFL arm. He’s an NFL talent. Now, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 questions 49ers must answer this offseason

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

What are the top-five questions the 49ers must answer this offseason? I’ll give you my list, and I’d be interested to read yours as well. Can the 49ers’ defense improve? Once Justin Smith got hurt in the third quarter of … Continue reading →

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Is Colin Kaepernick Cam Newton?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Cam Newton dismantled the Falcons’ defense twice this year. He completed 38-of-59 passes for 502 yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He also ran for 202 yards and 2 touchdowns. Are the Falcons vulnerable to dual-threat quarterbacks like Cam Newton? … Continue reading →

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Ranking young quarterbacks, part II: Grant’s ranking

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Earlier today I asked you to rank Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick in order of which QB you would most want to build an NFL team around. Here’s my ranking. Colin Kaepernick – Of these … Continue reading →

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Ranking Kaepernick, Luck, Newton and RGIII

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

There are currently four young, athletic quarterbacks who have the potential to become elite – Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick. Which one would you most want to build an NFL franchise around? Which one do … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick cracks Berry’s top-10 fantasy QBs

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

ESPN’s fantasy football guru Matthew Berry just posted his top-10 fantasy quarterbacks for Week 12. They are: 1. Aaron Rodgers 2. Peyton Manning 3. Robert Griffin III 4. Matt Ryan 5. Tom Brady 6. Andrew Luck 7. Drew Brees 8. … Continue reading →

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How good will Kaepernick become and which QB does he remind you of?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Which quarterback, past or present, does Colin Kaepernick remind you of? He reminds me of a young Brett Favre. Kaepernick has the same electricity, better legs, probably as strong of an arm and a bit more accuracy. Favre had a … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick and James: The 49ers option option

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is the time of year when we go through certain scenarios, and this is a lurking scenario: the option option. The Niners have two players on their roster who are two of the greatest college players to ever play … Continue reading →

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The Alex Smith-Cam Newton Brouhaha

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

If you don’t know about the Alex Smith-Cam Newton-Jon Beason brouhaha, you can read the full story here. Let me share the main points: In response to a question about passing yards this week, Alex Smith got a bit defensive … Continue reading →

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In five years, who will be the best NFL QBs?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

CSNBayArea.com just posted my latest article on the top-five young quarterbacks in football. For the purposes of this article I define ‘young’ as incoming rookies and soon-to-be second-year guys. Of those QBs, which ones will be the best five years … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh says Alex Smith is a Pro Bowler and the Niners’ long-term QB. Really??

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said about Alex Smith during his Tuesday press conference. Read it, and then I have a few questions for you below. Q: The turnover differential – is that something you’ve harped on with … Continue reading →

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Spread schmed: Harbaugh more concerned about DNA

Posted on April 21, 2011 by staff

On Wednesday, Harbaugh said he’d more or less arrived at this conclusion: If a quarterback has the right stuff it probably doesn’t matter if he never took a snap from under center in college. Continue reading →

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Kaepernick inspiring a devoted pre-draft following

Posted on April 19, 2011 by staff

Say this for Colin Kaepernick: He’s made fervent believers out of those who’ve worked with him leading up to the NFL draft. Continue reading →

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