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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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Cosell: “Crabtree has become a big-time NFL receiver.”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers and the Falcons. Q: Was Kaepernick’s record-breaking performance aided by an awful Packers defense? COSELL: I think that’s fair. I think the numbers reflect that. He … Continue reading →

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49ers divisional playoff grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers massacred the Packers 45-31 on Saturday night. Here is the grade for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B+. Justin Smith played 53 snaps, 91 percent of the defensive snaps. That alone is … Continue reading →

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Should the 49ers bench Carlos Rogers?

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Carlos Rogers is having a bad season. He used to be a premier slot corner in the NFL, but he’s 31 years old, he’s lost a step and he can’t keep up with the quick slot receivers anymore. The 49ers … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 15 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

FOXBORO, Ma. – The 49ers beat the Patriots 41-34 and clinched a playoff berth. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith did not play particularly well, and then he left the … Continue reading →

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Whitner says the 49ers defense is going to have to beat the Patriots

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO — Donte Whitner spoke at the podium after the 49ers beat the Dolphins on Sunday. Here’s what Whitner said. Q: Can you talk about your body slam of Reggie Bush? WHITNER: We just want to be physical any … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “I thought Greg called a great game like he always does. We had a good plan.”

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here is what Jim Harbaugh said at his post game press conference after the 49ers beat the Dolphins. Q: Can you talk about Colin Kaepernick’s 50-yard TD run at the end of the game? HARBAUGH: Great call … 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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Fangio to Goldson: “If the quarterback starts to slide, you’ve got to get off of him.”

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.   What kind of problems do the Dolphins present? “Well, they’ve got a talented young quarterback who’s a … 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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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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49ers Week 11 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers destroyed the Chicago Bears 32-7 Monday night. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: A. They held the Bears rushing attack to just 3 yards per carry. Justin Smith … 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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