Tag Archives: Colin Kaepernick

Super Bowl MVP odds: Kaepernick 7-4, Flacco 11-4, Alex Smith 100-1

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Grant Cohn

These are the current Super Bowl MVP odds, according to Bet Firms: Colin Kaepernick: 7-4. Joe Flacco: 11-4. Frank Gore: 7-1. Ray Lewis: 7-1. Ray Rice: 10-1. Michael Crabtree: 14-1. Anquan Boldin: 16-1. Vernon Davis: 18-1. Torrey Smith: 20-1. Ed … Continue reading →

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Flacco vs. Kaepernick: Who is the better passer right now?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Joe Flacco and Colin Kaepernick have the two strongest arms in the NFL. How do they stack up as passers? Here is a brief statistical comparison from this season, courtesy of Pro Football Focus.   Deep passes (20 yards or … Continue reading →

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‘Thank God for Ginn’

Posted on January 29, 2013 by philbarber

I learned something about 49ers safety Donte Whitner today that many of you probably knew already. He has a tattoo on his right forearm that reads “Thank God for Ginn.” Continue reading →

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Walker: “It’s a little different going from Alex throwing a nice firm ball to going to Kap, he throws a little heater.”

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Delanie Walker spoke at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick. Q: What’s the difference between catching passes from Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick? WALKER: It’s a little different going … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “I don’t know where you’ve gotten the impression that I don’t enjoy talking to the media.”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Any complaints? “New haircut there, [Bay Area News Group beat writer] Cam [Inman]?”   I got it in Atlanta. I like to … Continue reading →

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Whitner: “Miscommunication is why we had difficulties in the first half last week.”

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner spoke in the locker room Thursday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: You said Joe Flacco has made improvement. Can you put a time stamp on that? Did you see a change when Jim … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick: “My gift is my curse.”

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Colin Kaepernick’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Hey Colin, what is it like to wake up as Colin Kaepernick these days, pinched yourself yet? “It’s the same as it … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith: “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a little bittersweet.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke in the locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: Is it bittersweet that the 49ers are going to the Super Bowl and you’re not the starting quarterback? ALEX SMITH: I’d be lying … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick vents to Vernon Davis at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Youngstown, Ohio

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Vernon Davis spoke in the locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a story he told about a dinner he had with Colin Kaepernick a few months ago in Youngstown Ohio, after the loss to the Vikings. VERNON DAVIS: … Continue reading →

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When Jim Harbaugh told his dad he was going to draft Kaepernick

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

In July 2011, HBO Real Sports did a feature on the Harbaugh brothers. At the time, they did not air a clip of Jack Harbaugh talking about the moment his son, Jim, told him he was going to draft Colin … Continue reading →

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Cosell: “Ray Lewis is going to struggle against this offense.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what he said about the 49ers’ Super Bowl matchup against the Ravens. Q: How much more difficult will it be for the 49ers’ offense to do what they want to … Continue reading →

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Cosell on Kaepernick: “I thought he did a really good job of stepping up in the pocket.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what he said about the NFC Championship game. Q: How do you think Colin Kaepernick performed as a passer against the Falcons? COSELL: I thought he threw the ball exceptionally … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on Kaepernick: “He’s a man for all seasons. Tremendous football player, basketball player, baseball player.”

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   “Good to see everybody back. You guys made it back safe.”   You made it back safe? “Yes.”   And what was that trip like? … Continue reading →

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