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Bears-49ers matchups: Part I – Charles Tillman vs. Michael Crabtree

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. CB Charles Tillman vs. WR Michael Crabtree Greg Roman likes to move Crabtree around the formations and match him up against the … Continue reading →

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Roman on Chris Long: “He’s a rolling ball of butcher knives.”

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Rams defense.   Opening Statement: “Good afternoon. Getting ready to play the Rams. It was good in the bye week, got … Continue reading →

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Rams-49ers matchups: Part II – Finnegan vs. Crabtree

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the St. Louis Rams Sunday at Candlestick Park. In the meantime, I’ll break down a couple of key matchups every day. CB Cortland Finnegan (5-10, 188 pounds) vs. WR Michael Crabtree (6-1, 214 pounds) Finnegan is the … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith: “Love getting everybody involved, for sure.”

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here is what Alex Smith said at his locker Wednesday afternoon, courtesy of the 49ers.   You talked to Peter King about WR Randy Moss’ influence on the team. Have you seen his work ethic rub off … Continue reading →

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Fisher on Rams: “Still feel like we have a fine quarterback in place here.”

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters Wednesday morning. Here’s what he said about the Rams. Q: When you were considering the Rams job, did you look at the NFC West … Continue reading →

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Cosell impressed by Crabtree’s explosiveness and short-area quinkness vs. Cards

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s what Greg Cosell said on the Murph and Mac Show Thursday Morning about Michael Crabtree’s two-touchdown game against the Arizona Cardinals last week. COSELL: “[Crabtree] was impressive in this game. The three-yard touchdown was just a great throw and … Continue reading →

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Preview: How the Niners match up against the Rams

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is the final installment of our NFC West matchup preview. Today we’re breaking down how the Niners match up with the St. Louis Rams. Tomorrow we’ll break down their matchup with the New England Patriots. 49ERS DEFENSE VS. RAMS … Continue reading →

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