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Fangio calls Goldson and Whitner landmines, and more
SANTA CLARA – Here is what Vic Fangio said about the 49ers defense at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. How much is it a luxury for you to have all four linebackers locked up for at … Continue reading
49ers Week 12 grades: Defense and special teams
NEW ORLEANS — The 49ers just beat the Saints 31-21. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B+. Justin Smith had 1.5 sacks – he’s coming on at the end of the season, just … Continue reading
Harbaugh chooses not to choose next week’s starting quarterback
NEW ORLEANS – Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said after the 49ers beat the Saints 31-21. Q: Is Kaepernick your starting quarterback going forward? HARBAUGH: Colin played well in a tough environment. He acquitted himself very well. Q: Do you expect … Continue reading
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Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Donte Whitner, Jim Harbaugh, Ted Ginn Jr.
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Whitner believes Kaepernick can become “one of the top guys in the NFL.”
NEW ORLEANS – Here’s what Donte Whitner said about Colin Kaepernick after the 49ers beat the saints 31-21. Q: Do you know Colin Kaepernick? WHITNER: I do know Colin Kaepernick. I work out with him every morning. Q: What’s he … Continue reading
49ers-Saints matchups: Part V – Jimmy Graham vs. Willis and Whitner
The 49ers play the Saints Sunday at the Superdome. In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. TE Jimmy Graham vs. LB Patrick Willis and SS Donte Whitner This is the one matchup the 49ers will not win. Jimmy … Continue reading
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Tagged Donte Whitner, Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham, Patrick Willis
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Whitner says Kaepernick will start against the Saints
Greg Roman said yesterday the 49ers have not decided which quarterback – Colin Kaepernick or Alex Smith – will start against the Saints on Sunday. Thursday morning on the Dan Patrick show, Donte Whitner contrdicted Roman’s statement. Whitner told Mike Florio … Continue reading
49ers Week 10 grades: Defense
SAN FRANCISCO — The 49ers tied the Rams 24-24. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense. Defensive line: D. Isaac Sopoaga was a liability at nose tackle. He actually got planted on his back by Steven Jackson in the … Continue reading
Rams-49ers matchups: Part I – Amendola vs. Rogers
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. WR Danny Amendola vs. CB Carlos Rogers This is the key matchup for the Rams. Amendola … Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Carlos Rogers, Danny Amendola, Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner
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How to beat the 49ers
Now that we’re halfway through the season, there’s a book on how to beat the 49ers. We know it, the 49ers know it – it’s their job to know it — and the rest of the NFL knows it. Let’s … Continue reading
49ers Week 8 grades: Defense and special teams
Here are the grades for the 49ers defense from their 24-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Defensive line: A. They completely shut down the Cardinals run game, holding it to 7 total yards. The defensive line often tackled running back … Continue reading
49ers-Giants matchups: Part IV – Willis, Bowman and Whitner vs. Bennett
The 49ers play the Giants on Sunday at Candlestick. In the meantime, I’ll break down a couple of key matchups per day. TE Martellus Bennett (6-6, 265 pounds) vs. Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman and Donte Whitner With Dashon Goldson and … Continue reading
Whitner on the Bills: “I’m not saying they quit, but the body language said they weren’t really into it.”
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers blew out the Bills by 41 points, but the game was close late into the second quarter. With a minute until halftime the Bills were losing by seven points and they had the ball. They … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Smith, Chan Gailey, Donte Whitner, Michael Crabtree, Patrick Willis, Scott Chandler
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