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The top-five best and worst moments of the 49ers 2011-2012 season

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s my list of the top five and bottom five 49er moments from the 2011-2012 season. The Best Moments 5. Justin Smith’s forced fumble v. Jeremy Maclin in Philadelphia to beat the Eagles in Week 4. The Niners’ record was … Continue reading →

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How the Niners offense can improve on third down and in red zone

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is a blog about Stanford tight end Coby Fleener, but first, some context. According to Matt Maiocco, Dashon Goldson is the Niners’ top candidate for the franchise tag. Franchising Goldson would cost the Niners $6.2 million in 2012, while … Continue reading →

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Cosell clarifies

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell expanded on his NFC championship commentary Thursday morning on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac Show. Here’s what he said. Q: For everyone who didn’t read your blog, tell us your evaluation of the game. COSELL: “Let me just … Continue reading →

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East Coast vs. West Coast: The Battle of the Wide Receivers

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat’s sports section is doing a special playoff package every day this week, and for Wednesday we’re focusing on the Giants and 49ers wide receivers. The great Phil Barber was assigned to write on the Giants … Continue reading →

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How the Giants defense will play the Niners offense

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Part of the reason the Saints lost to the Niners on Saturday is that their defensive game plan was too simple. They acted as if stopping Frank Gore would stop the entire Niners offense. They committed eight, nine, sometimes ten … Continue reading →

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Braylon Edwards cut

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers cut Braylon Edwards, according to multiple reports. Edwards made this statement on his website: ”I was released today by the 49ers due to my injury that required more time to rehab and hasn’t allowed me to re-sync with the … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “Crab saved Christmas.”

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the rest of what Jim Harbaugh said this afternoon at his press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Hello. Good to see everybody. Great win for us. Extremely proud of our football team on a … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh heaps praise on Aldon Smith, Tarell Brown, Ahmad Brooks, and more.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here are more quotes I selected from Jim Harbaugh’s Tuesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Larry Grant has played really well with Patrick Willis out. Have you thought about, are there different ways you’re going to … Continue reading →

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The southwest corner

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — For what it’s worth, the Niners really like each other. They may or may not man up against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Monday night – I think they will – but regardless, they get along. Anthony Davis … Continue reading →

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Delanie Walker: “This week we’re going to hurry up to the line of scrimmage and get set.”

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Adam Snyder had to take a phone call, so he was unavailable for comment this afternoon. Frank Gore walked into the locker room at 12:50, a group of reporters crowded around him at his locker, the P.R. … Continue reading →

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Jim Harbaugh reads The Art of War, and more

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Want to start off and just say how saddened we are as a team with the passing of Chester McGlockton. Chester’s been … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith on the loss to the Ravens: “Obviously, you watch the film and you see where you got exposed. That’s for sure.”

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Alex Smith said at his locker this morning. Q: How close was your offense to making big plays on Thursday? ALEX SMITH: I think when I turned on the film, there were some opportunities I … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith’s top-five targets

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Ray Rice will speak on a conference call at 10:00 am and John Harbaugh will speak at 10:30 am, but before I got to transcription land let’s play a game. Who are Alex Smith’s top-five weapons in the pass game? … Continue reading →

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