Tag Archives: Isaac Sopoaga

Baalke’s top-five moves of 2011

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Trent Baalke is having a monster year. On Friday, the 49ers extended his contract through the 2016 season, this coming a few weeks after he won the NFL’s Executive of the Year award. Almost every move he made in 2011 … Continue reading →

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How the Niners offense will attack the Giants defense

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s how I expect the Niners offense to attack the red hot New York Giants defense. I expect the Niners to split out Vernon Davis at wide receiver often, much more than usual. The Giants are going to double team … Continue reading →

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How the Giants defense will play the Niners offense

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Part of the reason the Saints lost to the Niners on Saturday is that their defensive game plan was too simple. They acted as if stopping Frank Gore would stop the entire Niners offense. They committed eight, nine, sometimes ten … Continue reading →

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Jim Tomsula says Isaac Sopoaga is thriving at “nose guard” this season

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Tomsula said on Monday about his starting “nose guard,” Isaac Sopoaga. I also included a Tomsula quote at the bottom on nose guards in general. Q: Isaac Sopoaga at nose – is that where … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio: “Our pass rush was not an issue in that game.”

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s Thursday afternoon press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. [LB] Patrick [Willis] was talking about the goal line stand that you guys had in Baltimore a week ago, how he … Continue reading →

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Greg Roman insists the Niners offense is not a Greg Roman offense

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “We’ve got a tough opponent on the road. Every game is tough, every opponent is tough. These guys are really well … Continue reading →

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Trent Dilfer’s #filmstudy of the 49ers

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Trent Dilfer just wrote a series of tweets on the 49ers which he tagged #filmstudy. Here’s what he wrote. 1. Alex Smith DEALING in Big Moments whole year, Vertical accuracy has been very good. Passing game making strides” 2. “Iupati … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s injury report

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s Wednesday’s injury report: 49ers: Out (Definitely Will Not Play): CB Tramaine Brock (hand), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), RB Moran Norris (fibula). Did Not Participate In Practice: G Mike Iupati (knee). Limited Participation In Practice: LB NaVorro Bowman (neck), WR … Continue reading →

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Jim Harbaugh on Alex Smith: “Plays with a very calm demeanor and makes good quality decisions.”

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday Press Conference, courtesy of the 49ers. The first question doesn’t make sense unless you know that all the 49ers coaches wore their blue collar shirts to practice today, including … Continue reading →

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Isaac Sopoaga and Shawntae Spencer do not practice

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Update: According to Matt Barrows, Isaac Sopoaga has a staph infection. Here’s what Wednesday’s injury report looks like. 49ers: Out (Definitely Will Not Play): CB Tramaine Brock (hand), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), RB Moran Norris (fibula) Did Not Participate In … Continue reading →

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Locker Room Luau, Starring Isaac Sopoaga

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – To be accurate, the luau started in the showers and then moved to the locker room. Isaac Sopoaga brought the speakers for his iPhone with him to the showers and put on a reggae song called Jah … Continue reading →

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DE Sopoaga says he’d be OK with move back to middle

Posted on June 18, 2011 by staff

If Aubrayo Franklin leaves, it’s conceivable the Niners could fill the hole in the middle with Isaac Sopoaga, a seven-year veteran who spent his first four seasons at nose tackle. Continue reading →

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Singletary playing familiar tune with The Smiths

Posted on December 17, 2010 by staff

Given the circumstances, 49ers coach Mike Singletary said quarterback Alex Smith “handled himself about as well he could” in a 34-7 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night. Even so, Singletary said he considered benching Smith during the game. And … Continue reading →

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