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Kaepernick vs. the QBs on the 49ers’ 2013 schedule

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Grant Cohn

49ers fans and Bay Area residents are hyper-aware of Colin Kaepernick’s excellent 2012 season. He took Alex Smith’s starting job Week 10, started the final-seven games of the regular season and was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL … Continue reading →

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Whitner on the Falcons’ offense: “When they come in the middle of the field, we’re going to be extremely physical.”

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Donte Whitner held court at his locker Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about the Atlanta Falcons’ offense. Q: You guys have had success against the best quarterbacks – Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees. How will … Continue reading →

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49ers-Saints matchups: Part V – Jimmy Graham vs. Willis and Whitner

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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Saints-49ers matchups: Part IV – Darren Sproles vs. NaVorro Bowman

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Saints Sunday at the Superdome. In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. RB Darren Sproles vs. LB NaVorro Bowman When the 49ers front-seven has struggled against running backs this season, they’ve struggled against big, … Continue reading →

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Saints-49ers matchups: Part III – Bushrod and Grubbs vs. Aldon and Justin Smith

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Saints Sunday at the Superdome. In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. LT Jermon Bushrod and LG Ben Grubbs vs. Aldon and Justin Smith These two O-linemen are over matched. They will not be … Continue reading →

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Fangio says the Saints offense is “pretty proficient and explosive.”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Vic Fangio held a press conference Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Saints offense, courtesy of the 49ers.   What are your initial thoughts on the Saints offense? “Pretty proficient and explosive. Any time you’ve got a quarterback … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick cracks Berry’s top-10 fantasy QBs

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

ESPN’s fantasy football guru Matthew Berry just posted his top-10 fantasy quarterbacks for Week 12. They are: 1. Aaron Rodgers 2. Peyton Manning 3. Robert Griffin III 4. Matt Ryan 5. Tom Brady 6. Andrew Luck 7. Drew Brees 8. … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith says arm strength is overrated

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Mike Florio interviewed Alex Smith on Pro Football Talk Live Friday morning. Florio asked Smith what is the biggest difference between playing quarterback in college and in the NFL, and here’s what Smith said. ALEX SMITH: “For one, decision making. … Continue reading →

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Tolzien: “I’ve got a long ways to go before I’m Drew Brees.”

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Scott Tolzien was on the side of the field at Candlestick Park signing autographs today when Donte Whitner officially dubbed him “Baby Drew Brees.” A few writers walked over to Tolzien afterward and he was happy to … Continue reading →

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Donte Whitner nicknames Scott Tolzien “Baby Drew Brees”

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Donte Whitner spoke to the media in the middle of Bill Walsh Field after Fan Fest on Sunday. Someone asked him a question about backup quarterback Scott Tolzien, and this is what Whitner said. Q: What is … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith saves the day (Lowell column)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

My dad wrote his column on Alex Smith. In it, he gives the quarterback his due – Smith did what almost everyone said he couldn’t. He won a shootout. He led not one but two game-winning touchdown drives. And he … Continue reading →

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The Niners beat the Saints 36-32: Grades

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my divisional playoff grades for the Niners, who beat the Saints 36-32 and will play in the NFC Championship game next weekend. Alex Smith: A+. Let’s get the negatives out of the way first – he didn’t play … Continue reading →

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Steve Young on the Niners defense: “They’ll figure out a way to keep that score 24 or less.”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Ralph Barbieri and Tom Tolbert interviewed Steve Young on the KNBR this afternoon, and here’s what Young said about the Niners’ upcoming matchup with the New Orleans Saints. TOLBERT: What’s Alex Smith going through this week? What was it like … Continue reading →

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