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Trent Baalke’s mid-offseason progress report
In my humble opinion, you’re doing pretty well so far this offseason, Trent. I’m not going to give you a final grade today. That wouldn’t be fair. You still have the draft in a few weeks, and that’s when you … Continue reading
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49ers release Akers
The 49ers just announced they’ve release kicker David Akers. Here is Trent Baalke’s official statement: “The 49ers would like to thank David for his service, dedication and leadership over the past two years. He is a true professional who represented himself … Continue reading
Grant’s 49ers mock offseason: 1.0
Many of you have asked me for my best guess about what the 49ers will do in free agency and the draft. This is my first best guess. I’ll make subsequent best guesses in the coming weeks. The 49ers will … Continue reading
49ers Super Bowl XLVII grades: Defense and special teams
The 49ers lost the Super Bowl 34-31 on Sunday. Here are the grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: C. Ray McDonald got pressure and recorded a sack, but the other defensive linemen were invisible. It was hard … Continue reading
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
Harbaugh names Akers the starting kicker
SANTA CLARA – After a two-week-long kicker competition, im Harbaugh named David Akers the starting kicker on Thursday. Here’s everything Harbaugh said. Q: Who’s going to be your kicker Saturday? HARBAUGH: David Akers. Q: Why is that? HARBAUGH: I feel … Continue reading
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
Harbaugh on the 49ers’ kicker competition: “We have a leader in the clubhouse.”
SANTA CLARA – This is what Jim Harbaugh said about the 49ers kicker competition Monday in the media tent, courtesy of the 49ers. Have you made any resolution on which kicker is going to be working for you on … Continue reading
Practice report: 49ers preparing for Packers, Akers v. Cundiff part II, and Justin Smith’s arm brace
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers appear to be preparing to play the Green Bay Packers next Saturday. At practice this afternoon, the 49ers’ offensive practice squad players were all wearing the numbers of the Packers’ stars: Ricardo Lockette was wearing … Continue reading
Billy Cundiff on the 49ers’ kicker competition: “It’s a performance business.”
SANTA CLARA – Billy Cundiff made 10-of-12 field goals in Thursday’s kicker competition. He made a 55-yarder with a portable plastic holder. Cundiff spoke at his new 49ers’ locker after practice, and here’s what he said. Q: Do you know … Continue reading
Akers says he’s been bothered by the double hernia surgery he had last February
SANTA CLARA – During Thursday’s kicker competition, David Akers made 16-of-21 field goals. He missed from 53 yards out, 52, 48, and 43 twice. He spoke at his locker after practice. Here’s what he said. AKERS: It’s out of my … Continue reading
Steve Young on the 49ers’ kicker competition: “To me, it’s the last thing you want to do.”
Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers kicker competition. Q: How does a slumping kicker like David Akers affect the quarterback’s mindset during a game? YOUNG: When a kicker’s in a funk, it’s … Continue reading
Harbaugh on the kicker competition: “It could be settled early next week.”
Jim Harbaugh spoke on KNBR Wednesday morning. Here’s what he said about Billy Cundiff and David Akers. Q: You guys have brought in Billy Cundiff to compete with David Akers? HARBAUGH: That is football. Football is competition. I think we’re … Continue reading
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