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Rogers says he’ll be covering Welker and Hernandez

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – On Sunday, Carlos Rogers will match up against the Patriots’ two best receivers – Wes Welker and Aaron Hernandez. Here’s what Rogers said about that Wednesday in the media tent. Q: What makes Wes Welker so tough … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh says Carlos Rogers is “equipped” to cover Wes Welker

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — This is what Jim Harbaugh said about the Patriots at his Wednesday press conference. Q: When you look at the Patriots on film, is it a daunting task when they’re playing they way they are at this … Continue reading →

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Tarell Brown: “Stop Tom Brady and stop Wes Welker and the guys that make plays after the catch.”

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Tarell Brown spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Patriots’ offense. Q: What is going to be key for your defense against the Patriots? BROWN: We all have to go out there … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 14 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. unable to get the football to the best tight end in the NFL. Not good. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 13 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers lost to the Rams 16-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense. Defensive line: A. Justin Smith may have had the best game of his season. He had a team-high 8 tackles, including three … Continue reading →

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Carlos Rogers: “Alex has had a lot of chances that some other players would never get.”

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Carlos Rogers spoke on KNBR Thursday evening. Tom Tolbert asked Rogers if he felt sorry for Alex Smith. Here’s what Rogers said. Q: Knowing what Alex Smith has gone through here in San Francisco, and seeing what he’s done, and … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 12 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

NEW ORLEANS — The 49ers just beat the Saints 31-21. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B+. Justin Smith had 1.5 sacks – he’s coming on at the end of the season, just … Continue reading →

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Saints-49ers matchups: Part IV – Darren Sproles vs. NaVorro Bowman

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Saints Sunday at the Superdome. In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. RB Darren Sproles vs. LB NaVorro Bowman When the 49ers front-seven has struggled against running backs this season, they’ve struggled against big, … Continue reading →

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Bears-49ers matchups: Part II – Brandon Marshall vs. 49ers secondary

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Bears Monday night at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. Brandon Marshall vs. the 49ers secondary Like Crabtree, Marshall lines up all over the Bears formations – left receiver, right receiver and … Continue reading →

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Fangio on the 49ers D’s problem covering quick slot receivers: “I don’t see it as an epidemic by any means.”

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Vic Fangio said at his Saturday press conference about the 49ers defense’s recent struggles covering slot receivers. ME: Your defense has struggled to cover quick inside receivers. What do you attribute that to, and has … Continue reading →

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Rogers sizes up Marshall, Hester, Bennett, Amendola and Cruz

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Carlos Rogers said Friday afternoon in the media tent about the Bears wide receivers and how they compare to Danny Amendola and Victor Cruz – two receivers Rogers has struggled to cover. Q: What makes … Continue reading →

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Rogers expects the Bears to run the ball against the 49ers

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said he expects from the Bears offense Monday night. Q: The Bears have named Jason Campbell as their starter for the Monday night game. How … Continue reading →

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With Campbell at QB, the Bears offense could be relegated to field goals vs. 49ers

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Now that Jason Campbell has officially been named the starting quarterback against the 49ers, the Bears’ passing game definitely will be impacted and mostly restricted to a conservative, low risk play calling style by offensive coordinator Mike Tice.  Campbell’s release … Continue reading →

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