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Why the 49ers-Cardinals game matters

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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Brent Jones: “This team will not win the Super Bowl unless the defense carries them.”

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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49ers and Seahawks injury reports

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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Fangio on the 49ers defense: “I think we were a little tired yesterday, but today, I think we’re fine.”

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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Goldson says he will appeal $21,000 fine for hit on Hernandez

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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Carroll: “If Jim’s not sending a card, that’s fine. I understand. We’ll try to get one in the mail soon.”

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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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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Cosell: “Did you know the Patriots run the ball more than the 49ers?”

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers. Q: What stood out to you in the 49ers win over the Dolphins? COSELL: The 49ers ran 17 snaps in the pistol formation. 31 percent of … Continue reading →

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Belichick on the 49ers offense: “They’re good in the run game.”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick just spoke to Bay Area reporters on a conference call. Here’s what he said about the 49ers. Q: When you watch the film of the 49ers, what leaps out at you? BELICHICK: … 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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