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How the 49ers built a championship roster
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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Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Alex Boone, Alex Smith, Anthony Davis, Bruce Miller, Chris Culliver, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Jonathan Goodwin, Justin Smith, LaMichael James, Michael Crabtree, Mike Iupati, Mike Nolan, Mike Singletary, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Scot McCloughan, Trent Baalke, Vernon Davis
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Grant picks Ravens
I’ve watched the 49ers up close since training camp 2011. I know how dominant they can be. When they’re at their best, they can blow out any team in the NFL. But I don’t think they’re at their best right … Continue reading
Warren Sapp says the 49ers and Ravens defenses are opposites, Ngata is unimpressive and Iupati is top-heavy
Warren Sapp spoke on KNBR Thursday afternoon. Here is his breakdown of the 49ers and Ravens defenses, as well as his scouting report of the 49ers’ offensive line and the Ravens’ defensive line. Q: What do you think of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Boone, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Derrick Brooks, Donte Whitner, Ed Reed, Frank Gore, Haloti Ngata, Joe Staley, Jonathan Goodwin, Mike Iupati, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Peyton Manning, Ray Lewis, Shelton Quarles, Simeon Rice, Terrence Cody, Warren Sapp
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Fangio: “I’ve always like Joe Flacco. I was there when he was drafted.”
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Can you go back to just the last game real quick. Those final two pass plays in which LB Ahmad Brooks batted … Continue reading
49ers divisional playoff grades: Defense and special teams
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
Aaron Rodgers is the new Keyser Soze
This is the opening for my Thursday article on what makes Aaron Rodgers special. SANTA CLARA — The 49ers face Keyser Soze this Saturday night. I’m not talking about the mythical villain from the 1995 movie The Usual Suspects. I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Rodgers, Dashon Goldson, Kevin Spacey, Keyser Soze, Scott Tolzien, Steve Young, Verbal Kint
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Fangio on Justin Smith: “If he’s not playing up to his standard or close to it then we’ll put the next guy in.”
SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Justin Smith and the rest of the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers. Is DT Justin Smith closer to full strength and … Continue reading
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Tagged Aldon Smith, Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, Jim Harbaugh, Justin Smith, Perrish Cox, Vic Fangio
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Why the 49ers-Cardinals game matters
There are two reasons why this game against the Arizona Cardinals matters deeply to the 49ers. First, there are playoff implications. If the 49ers win, they’ll be 11-4-1. They’ll get the No.2 seed and a first-round Bye if the Packers … Continue reading
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Tagged A.J.Jenkins, Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Anthony Davis, Carlos Rogers, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, Frank Gore, Geep Chryst, Greg Roman, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, John Morton, Justin Smith, LaMichael James, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Randy Moss
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Brent Jones: “This team will not win the Super Bowl unless the defense carries them.”
Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: On a 1-to-10 scale, how much of an alarm meter would you ring on Sunday night? BRENT JONES: I think it’s a 10. The thing that scares me … Continue reading
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Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Brent Jones, Carlos Rogers, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Delanie Walker, Donte Whitner, Frank Gore, Geep Chryst, Greg Roman, John Morton, Justin Smith, Michael Crabtree, Patrick Willis, Tommy Rathman, Vernon Davis, Vic Fangio
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49ers and Seahawks injury reports
Here are the 49ers and Seahawks injury reports, courtesy of the 49ers. 49ers Questionable: LB Tavares Gooden (ribs), LB Clark Haggans (shoulder), WR Mario Manningham (shoulder), DT Justin Smith (elbow), DT Will Tukuafu (concussion) Probable: K David Akers (pelvis), G Alex Boone … Continue reading
Fangio on the 49ers defense: “I think we were a little tired yesterday, but today, I think we’re fine.”
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. We ask you this from time to time, but after a game like Sunday’s where the Patriots had something like 92, 93 … Continue reading
Goldson says he will appeal $21,000 fine for hit on Hernandez
SANTA CLARA – The NFL fined Dashon Goldson $21,000 for his hit on Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Thursday afternoon in the media tent, Goldson answered questions about that and the upcoming game against the Seahawks. Here’s a transcript. Q: … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Hernandez, Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, Justin Smith, Marshawn Lynch, Russell Wilson
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Carroll: “If Jim’s not sending a card, that’s fine. I understand. We’ll try to get one in the mail soon.”
SANTA CLARA – Pete Carroll spoke on conference call with Bay Area reporters Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How much has Russell Wilson evolved, and how much has the offense evolved since the last time you played the … Continue reading
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