Tag Archives: Greg Roman

Roman explains his background with the Pistol

SANTA CLARA — This is what Greg Roman said about the Pistol Formation Thursday in the media tent. Q: I don’t remember you guys practicing the Pistol too much during training camp. Is that something that you’ve really started doing … Continue reading

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Roman on the Patriots: “They’re as physical a defense as we’ve seen since we’ve been here.”

SANTA CLARA — This is what Greg Roman said about the Patriots defense Thursday in the media tent. ROMAN: Good afternoon. Got a great challenge this week, going to play the New England Patriots. As you look at them on … Continue reading

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Colin Kaepernick vs. Alex Smith: A statistical comparison

People are criticizing Colin Kaepernick, saying he really isn’t any different than Alex Smith, whose performance until the concussion was pretty darn good and whose QB rating was in the top 5 of the league, and, frankly, there are valid … Continue reading

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Roman: “We’re always going to try to play smart.”

Greg Roman spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick, LaMichael James and the philosophy of the 49ers offense. Q: What have you seen from Colin Kaepernick that has improved and needs improvement? ROMAN: Anytime, especially … Continue reading

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49ers use Diamond formation

I wrote a blog yesterday on the 49ers Full-House Pistol formation. It’s actually called the Diamond formation. The Oklahoma Sooners run it, the West Virginia Mountaneers run it, and now the 49ers run it. It’s a run-based shotgun formation. There … Continue reading

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How the 49ers should use Colin Kaepernick – one man’s opinion

I keep reading from scribes and bloggers all over the country that, despite Colin Kaepernick’s arm strength, he is not getting the ball down the field. This is meant as a criticism of Kaepernick and it usually accompanies the question: … Continue reading

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Greg Roman and the pistol offense

Now that Alex Smith has been benched and Kendall Hunter is out for the season, Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman are changing the 49ers offense to complement the skill sets of Colin Kaepernick and LaMichael James. The 49ers used a … Continue reading

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49ers Week 14 grades: Kaepernick

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here is the grade for Colin Kaepernick. Colin Kaepernick: A-. He put the game away with a heroic 50-yard TD run on third and three late in the fourth quarter. He … Continue reading

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49ers Week 14 grades: Offense

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: C. They’re a big, strong run-blocking line that struggles in pass protection. The 49ers came out passing in the first half … Continue reading

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49ers Week 14 grades: Coaching

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here is the grade for the 49ers coaches. Coaching: C-. Both the offensive and defensive game plans were weak. On offense, Greg Roman tried to come out passing. Unfortunately, the offensive … Continue reading

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Prediction: 49ers will beat Dolphins by two touchdowns

The 49ers will beat the Dolphins 24-9 on Sunday. The 49ers defense will not give up a touchdown for the second game in a row. The Dolphins defense will play the 49ers offense almost the exact same way the Rams … Continue reading

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Dolphins-49ers matchups: Part V – Kevin Coyle vs. Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, John Morton and Geep Chryst

The 49ers play the Dolphins Sunday at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. DC Kevin Coyle vs. Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, John Morton and Geep Chryst The 49ers offensive brain trust got embarrassed last week by … Continue reading

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Dolphins-49ers matchups: Part III – Misi, Burnett and Carroll vs. Vernon Davis

The 49ers play the Dolphins Sunday at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. SLB Koa Misi, WLB Kevin Burnett and RCB Nolan Carroll vs. TE Vernon Davis I expect the Dolphins to follow the Rams’ defensive … Continue reading

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