Tag Archives: Joe Staley

Schefter: Staley upset over Alex Smith’s benching

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is what Adam Schefter just said on Sportscenter. SCHEFTER: “It’s not just 49ers fans fans who have gotten emotional about the decision to bench Alex Smith and start Colin Kaepernick. “It turns out that offensive tackle Joe Staley has … Continue reading →

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Bears-49ers matchups: Part III – Julius Peppers vs. Joe Staley and Anthony Davis

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Bears Monday night at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. DE Julius Peppers vs. OT Joe Staley and OT Anthony Davis Peppers had a terrific game against the Texans last week, recording … Continue reading →

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Staley explains the final concussion contact test

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Joe Staley had a concussion a few weeks ago. He spoke the media tent Saturday afternoon and explained the final contact test which determines if a concussed player can play, and which Alex Smith will have to … Continue reading →

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Midterm report card: Anthony Davis

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

In the past, Anthony Davis needed help from tight end Vernon Davis in pass protection. This season, Anthony Davis is the best pass blocking offensive lineman on the 49ers. Now it’s Joe Staley who’s getting occasional blocking help from Vernon. … Continue reading →

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49ers midseason awards: Offensive honorable mention – Joe Staley

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers are halfway through their season. Today, I’ll give midseason awards for the best offensive and defensive players. Best offensive player: Honorable mention – LT Joe Staley. The strength of the 49ers offense this season is their offensive line, … Continue reading →

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Joe Staley says Alex Smith is feeling pretty good about himself

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Joe Staley spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Alex Smith. Q: Did you see your coach’s “gobble, gobble, turkey” quote about criticism directed toward Alex Smith? STALEY: I did. Q: Has he … Continue reading →

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Pro Football Focus ranks 49ers

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I’m passing along Pro Football Focus’ player rankings for the 49ers because I think you’ll find them fascinating. If you want to know how PFF grades players, you can read that here. If you want to see the grades, you … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on the Seahawks: “It will be a real football fight Thursday night.”

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said Monday afternoon about the 49ers upcoming Thursday night game against the Seattle Seahawks. Q: What kind of challenges are there for you guys on the short turnaround? HARBAUGH: What they are is … Continue reading →

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Week 6 grades: Offense

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers just lost 26-3 to the New York Giants. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ offense. Quarterbacks: F. This was Alex Smith’s worst game under Jim Harbaugh. Smith threw three picks – the most he’s … Continue reading →

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Why the Giants defense can be susceptible to runs on third downs

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Yesterday I broke down a couple of 49ers offensive line matchups with the Giants defensive front. I want to point out something. The matchups will not always be as simple as Joe Staley vs. Jason Pierre Paul and Anthony Davis … Continue reading →

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49ers-Giants matchups: Part VI – Staley vs. Pierre-Paul and Umenyiora

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Giants on Sunday at Candlestick. In the meantime, I’ll break down a couple of key matchups per day. LT Joe Staley vs. DE Jason Pierre-Paul and DE Osi Umenyiora Staley did not play well against the … Continue reading →

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Roman on Alex Smith: “He’s just gotten better incrementally in everything we ask him to do.”

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.   Opening Statement: “Good afternoon. Didn’t take our players long watching the film of cleaning up the Detroit game, moving on to Minnesota and seeing that these guys are a … Continue reading →

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Lions-49ers matchups: Part II

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Detroit Lions Sunday night at Candlestick Park. In the meantime, I’ll break down one key matchup per day. Alex Smith vs. the Lions’ secondary: CB Drayton Florence, CB Chris Houston, CB Jacob Lacey and FS John … Continue reading →

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