Tag Archives: Chris Culliver

The 49ers’ top 10 offseason position battles

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Here are the top-10 position battles on the 49ers I’m looking forward to this offseason. Which battles interest you the most? 1. No.2 and No.3 cornerback: Carlos Rogers vs. Nnamdi Asomugha vs. Chris Culliver. Tarell Brown probably is a lock … Continue reading →

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49ers sign Nnamdi Asomugha to one-year deal

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers just signed cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, but none of that money is guaranteed according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Asomugha will be 32-years-old next season. He’s four days younger than the 49ers’ … Continue reading →

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Grant’s four-round 49ers mock draft

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This is my second attempt to mock the 49ers’ draft. My first attempt was on the money, but this second attempt is even more on the money. Note: I mock the first four rounds only. The 49ers will trade up … Continue reading →

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Who is the 49ers free safety of the future?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers signed free safety Craig Dahl yesterday, but he’s not the Niners’ free safety of the future. He may not be their free safety of the present, either. He’s probably a backup, and a mentor for whichever free safety … Continue reading →

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What the 49ers really need

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Matt Barrows wrote a blog this morning arguing why the 49ers’ biggest offseason issue is the pass rush, not the secondary. I love Matt’s work and I usually agree with his opinions, but I disagree this time. The 49ers need … Continue reading →

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Grant’s post-Combine 49ers mock offseason

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Now that the NFL Scouting Combine is over, let’s try to predict what the 49ers will do this offseason. Here’s my best guess. I’m eager to read yours. FREE AGENCY OUT: Dashon Goldson, Isaac Sopoaga, Ricky Jean Francois, Larry Grant, … 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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Cosell on Kaepernick: “He had brain freezes on two of those final three plays.”

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke about the Super Bowl on KNBR Thursday morning. Here’s what he said. Q: What did you think of the 49ers’ final four offensive plays? COSELL: Here’s a perfect case where because the plays failed, everybody thinks that … Continue reading →

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How the 49ers should use their draft picks

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers have four picks in the first three rounds of the upcoming draft: The 31st, the 61st, the 74th and the 93rd pick. How would you like the 49ers to use those picks? Should they package them or some … Continue reading →

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49ers Super Bowl XLVII grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers lost the Super Bowl 34-31 on Sunday. Here are the grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: C. Ray McDonald got pressure and recorded a sack, but the other defensive linemen were invisible. It was hard … Continue reading →

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How the 49ers built a championship roster

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This is my Saturday article on the gradual construction of the 49ers’ roster. By GRANT COHN After the 2004 season, the 49ers were the worst team in football. They had practically no talent, they had won two games, and they … Continue reading →

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49ers respond to Culliver’s homophobic comments

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Chris Culliver made homophobic comments on the Artie Lange show Tuesday. This is what Culliver said. Q: Have any gay guys approached you? CULLIVER: I don’t do the gay guys. I don’t do that. Q: Are there any gay guys … Continue reading →

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49ers NFC Championship grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Grant Cohn

ATLANTA – The 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24. The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith and Ray McDonald didn’t get much pressure on … Continue reading →

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