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Harbaugh: “I think Colin does a great job of continuing in his humility.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   A week ago at this time you made an observation about the early stages of the game planning, guys were soaking it … Continue reading

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How will Mike Nolan game plan against the 49ers offense?

On KNBR Tuesday afternoon, Trent Dilfer said Mike Nolan likes to take away an offense’s fast ball. What do you think Nolan will consider the 49ers’ fast ball? Do you think he’ll double team Vernon Davis or Michael Crabtree? Do … Continue reading

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Dilfer: “What do you load up to stop when you’re playing the 49ers right now with Colin?”

Trent Dilfer spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said. Q: What did you think of the 49ers victory over the Packers? DILFER: I’ve never been happier to be wrong than I was this weekend. Man, I was really … Continue reading

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Whitner on the 49ers’ offense: “Trick ‘em, and then we’re going to go deep on you. I like it.”

Donte Whitner spoke at his locker Tuesday morning. This is what he said about defending the 49ers’ offense. Q: How tough is it for a defense to defend the 49ers’ read option? WHITNER: It’s tough for everybody on a defense … Continue reading

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Is Colin Kaepernick Cam Newton?

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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Harbaugh on the Falcons: “They’re solid in every regard.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How did DT Justin Smith make it through the game? “Good. Played well. Came out of the game as clean as possible.” … Continue reading

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Garcia on Kaepernick: “The kid just really believes in his abilities. He has tremendous abilities.”

Jeff Garcia spoke on 95.7 The Game Monday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick. GARCIA: He looked outstanding. He did a great job. The kid is extremely athletic, but he just has that confidence, that swagger about him. … Continue reading

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49ers divisional playoff grades: Kaepernick

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers massacred the Packers 45-31 on Saturday night. Here is the grade for Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick: A+. That was the best performance I’ve ever seen by a quarterback. He accounted for 444 total yards and four … Continue reading

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Now Kaepernick takes advanced test

This is the first half of my Friday article on Colin Kaepernick. SANTA CLARA — There is a lot of romanticism about Colin Kaepernick, and he is very good. Jim Harbaugh may in fact have showed his genius by making … Continue reading

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Harbaugh: “I’ve had the same haircut since I was 10 years old.”

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said, minus the part about the kickers, courtesy of the 49ers.   Can you talk about Packers WR Randall Cobb, the dynamic that he has … Continue reading

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Steve Young on Kaepernick: “They cannot put him in a situation where he’s deep in a hole.”

Steve Young held a teleconference Wednesday and spoke about the NFL playoffs. Here’s what he said, courtesy of ESPN.   Q.  I wanted to ask you about Atlanta and how this team seemed pretty easy to dismiss or forget about, … Continue reading

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Harbaugh on Justin Smith: “God willing and the creek don’t rise, he’s going to play.”

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a transcript of his press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Have you made a decision on your kicker yet? “No. Not one that we’ll have made … Continue reading

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Crabtree: “I’ve got a chip on my shoulder right now.”

SANTA CLARA – Michael Crabtree spoke at his locker Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: You struggled in the NFC Championship game last season. It seems like you’ve really blossomed this season. What do you attribute that to? CRABTREE: … Continue reading

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