Tag Archives: Greg Roman

49ers need Mike Wallace

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The NFL draft combine starts today, and as soon as something happens I’ll break it down for you. Stanford tight end Coby Fleener will not run this week because he has a high ankle sprain, so we won’t know how … Continue reading →

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2011-2012 grades

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my full season grades for the 2011 49ers. Alex Smith: A-. He’s a ‘B’ quarterback who had an ‘A’ regular season, an ‘A+’ divisional playoff game against the Saints and a ‘D’ championship game against the Giants. The … Continue reading →

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Grades for the NFC championship game

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my grades for the 49ers, who lost 20-17 to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game. Alex Smith: D. Most of his 196 passing yards came on two long completions to Vernon Davis. … Continue reading →

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Greg Roman: “A lot of what we do during the game is aim to deceive.”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Good afternoon. Obviously, we’re preparing for a really good team. Defense for the Saints has been very productive this year. I think, … Continue reading →

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Week 17 grades

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my Week 17 grades for the 13-3 49ers. Alex Smith: B+. He made one very nice play in this game – the eight yard touchdown scramble on third and goal in the first quarter. He slipped in the … Continue reading →

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Roman: “What some might label conservative, we look at as opportunity.”

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – In today’s press conference Greg Roman explained many things, including his decision to call three straight run plays in the fourth quarter against the Seahawks after the deep pass to Michael Crabtree. Here’s what he said. Opening … Continue reading →

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Roman says the Niners 31st-ranked third-down offense is “moving in the right direction.” Really??

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Wednesday press conference. I have a question for you at the bottom. ROMAN: “How’s everybody doing? We’ve got a short week here. As soon as we got in here early in … Continue reading →

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Week 15 grades: The Niners man up, beat the Steelers 20-3

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here are my Week 15 grades for the 11-3 Niners. Alex Smith: A-. His stat line doesn’t blow your mind, but he made a few perfect throws to close out the game. Here’s the stat line: 18 for 31 (57%), … Continue reading →

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Roman: “We’ve had some looseness on a couple occasions on the interior blitzes.”

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here are quotes I selected from the transcript of Greg Roman’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Getting ready to play a really good Pittsburgh team. They’re ranked really high against the run and … Continue reading →

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Highlights from warmups

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what I observed during today’s warmups. Greg Roman and Jim Harbaugh’s father, Jack, having a serious conversation in the middle of the practice field. Patrick Willis gingerly high stepping hurdles. I would be extremely surprised if … Continue reading →

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Why did Gore only get 10 carries against AZ last Sunday? “It was the game plan,” he says.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Both Greg Roman and Frank Gore answered questions this afternoon regarding the measly ten carries Gore received last Sunday against the Cardinals. Here’s what they said. Q: Last Sunday against the Cardinals, you guys went up 19-7 … Continue reading →

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Will the Niners man up?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Yesterday’s loss was the toughest loss of the season for the Niners – no question about it. They were supposed to beat the Cardinals and they didn’t, and now it’s looking doubtful that they’ll get a first round bye … Continue reading →

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Week 14 grades

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here are my Week 14 grades for the 10-3 Niners, who lost 21-19 today in Arizona against the 6-7 Cardinals. Quarterback: C-. Alex Smith muffed what should have been the signature play of his career. On fourth down – the … Continue reading →

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