Tag Archives: Eli Manning

Why the Niners would have beaten the Patriots in the Super Bowl more easily than the Giants did

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s my other Super Bowl XLVI observation: The Niners would have beaten the Patriots more easily than the Giants did. Here’s why: First, the defense would have held Brady and the Pats’ offense to fewer than 17 points. They’re better … 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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Harbaugh says Alex Smith is a Pro Bowler and the Niners’ long-term QB. Really??

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said about Alex Smith during his Tuesday press conference. Read it, and then I have a few questions for you below. Q: The turnover differential – is that something you’ve harped on with … Continue reading →

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Carlos Rogers on his hands: “I didn’t have surgery done to them.”

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Carlos Rogers said this morning at his locker. You should know that he was wearing an Adidas track suit, a diamond necklace, and a watch with a diamond bezel. Q: Your first pick – did … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio sizes up the Giants offense

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. How good of a test is this Giants offense in terms of evaluating your entire defense? “It’ll be a great test because the … Continue reading →

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Gore: “I feel good. I’ll practice today, and practice Friday, and get ready for Sunday.”

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Frank Gore’s Thursday Q&A from the Niners locker room. Q: You considered going to Ole Miss to play college football? GORE: I was looking at wanting to play early. I thought going … Continue reading →

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Donte Whitner on Eli Manning: “He’s playing with a lot more confidence.”

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Donte Whitner’s Wednesday Q&A. Q: Does this game tell you where you guys stand? WHITNER: I feel like the Giants are a good football team. Both teams equally, we both need this football … Continue reading →

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Carlos Rogers on Eli Manning: “He’s calmed down.”

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Carlos Rogers Wednesday Q&A. Q: What have you seen from Eli Manning this year? ROGERS: Just more poise in the pocket. I think he’s calmed down and got a lot of control of … Continue reading →

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Eli Manning on the Niners D: “Everybody knows exactly what they’re doing.”

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here is the transcript of Eli Manning’s Wednesday afternoon conference call with Bay Area reporters. Q: When you come to the line of scrimmage how long is it going to take you to try to find No. … Continue reading →

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Tom Coughlin on Alex Smith: “I think he’s managing the game much better.”

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s the transcript of New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin’s Wednesday morning conference call with Bay Area reporters. Q: What kind of challenges do the 49ers offer for your team? COUGHLIN: (Laughs) They offer a lot of challenges. You’re … Continue reading →

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What if Alex Smith and Eli Manning switched teams?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Grant Cohn

ESPN.com’s Mike Sando has unearthed two very interesting takes on Alex Smith – one is a stat and one is a scout’s opinion. First, the stat. According to an ESPN stats and information analyst, John McTigue, Alex Smith has thrown … Continue reading →

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