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The 49ers’ top 10 offseason position battles

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Here are the top-10 position battles on the 49ers I’m looking forward to this offseason. Which battles interest you the most? 1. No.2 and No.3 cornerback: Carlos Rogers vs. Nnamdi Asomugha vs. Chris Culliver. Tarell Brown probably is a lock … Continue reading →

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Baalke: “We have to have a good draft. We have to have a good free agency period.”

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Trent Baalke held a press conference on Thursday, and here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.   [Question inaudible but was in regards to the 49ers use of the read option offense.] “You’ve got to do what the skill sets … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “Kendall Hunter is having an exceptional training camp.”

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – On Monday, Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent and discussed the current quarterback depth chart, Michael Crabtree’s injury status and why Kendall Hunter is having a great training camp. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. … Continue reading →

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Jim Harbaugh says the defense dominated the offense “about every which way it could be dominated.”

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Friday in the media tent, Jim Harbaugh explained that his defense dominated his offense in practice. He also explained why Mike Iupati did not participate and why Alex Boone did not finish the team drills. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Joe Looney recovering from Lisfranc fracture, learning right guard

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Fourth round pick Joe Looney spoke to reporters after Jason Slowey this afternoon. Looney suffered a Lisfranc fracture at the Senior Bowl in January which required surgery. He’s still rehabbing, and today he discussed how that process … Continue reading →

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Jason Slowey learning center and both guard positions

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – After practice, the 49ers P.R. staff invited the media out to the field to interview a few players. Most Niners were already in the locker room, but sixth round pick Jason Slowey stayed out on the field … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh takes stock after the Niners minicamp

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to reporters after Thursday’s practice. He was thrilled with how his team performed in this minicamp, and he detailed what he liked so much. Here’s the transcript of his interview, courtesy of the 49ers. … Continue reading →

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The 49ers top-10 offseason battles

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

With rookie mini camps around the corner and OTAs around the bend too, let’s rank the Niners top-10 offseason battles in reverse order. 10. Michael Crabtree vs. his left foot. Will Crabtree win the battle against his left foot this … Continue reading →

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Grading the 49ers: Offensive line

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Before: Joe Staley, Mike Iupati, Jonathan Goodwin, Adam Snyder, Anthony Davis, Alex Boone, Chilo Rachal, Daniel Kilgore and Mike Person. Grade: C+ Why: LT Joe Staley was a Pro Bowler and LG Mike Iupati was very good, but the mere … Continue reading →

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