Tag Archives: John Morton

Report: 49ers hire Eric Mangini as an offensive assistant

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers just hired former defensive backs coach, head coach and ESPN analyst Eric Mangini, according to ESPN. Mangini will be an offensive assistant for the 49ers. He will help Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, John Morton and Geep Chryst find … Continue reading →

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The one player the 49ers should avoid in the draft

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

If there is one player the 49ers should avoid drafting at all costs, who is it? If you can’t think of just one player, can you make a top-five list? I’m saying the 49ers should not draft USC wide receiver … Continue reading →

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Three keys to the game for the 49ers and the Falcons

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This is the opening to my Saturday article on the keys to the game for the 49ers and the Falcons. The Falcons need a miracle to beat the 49ers this Sunday. That’s the consensus of NFL critics. The Falcons need … Continue reading →

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Cosell explains how the 49ers’ offense should attack the Packers’ defense

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. He explained how the 49ers’ offense should attack the Packers’ defense. Here’s what Cosell said. Q: What do you see as the key matchups in this game? COSELL: We spoke about one, and … Continue reading →

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Who is Tom Gamble and what would the 49ers lose if he leaves?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Tom Gamble, the 49ers’ Director of Player Personnel, is being courted around the league to become a general manager. He’s already interviewed with the Jaguars, and the Jets, Browns and Chargers are reportedly interested in him as well. About a … Continue reading →

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What we learned about the 49ers: The good and the not-so-good

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – We learned a few things about the 49ers today – some good and some not-so-good. Here are those things. The Good The 49ers earned the No.2 seed and a first-round Bye with the win and the Packers’ … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 17 grades: Coaching

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers stomped the Cardinals 27-13. Here is the grade for the 49ers coaches. Coaching: B-. The 49ers stomped a team they should have stomped, but they got beaten in the first quarter. The Cardinals scored six … Continue reading →

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Why the 49ers-Cardinals game matters

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

There are two reasons why this game against the Arizona Cardinals matters deeply to the 49ers. First, there are playoff implications. If the 49ers win, they’ll be 11-4-1. They’ll get the No.2 seed and a first-round Bye if the Packers … Continue reading →

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Brent Jones: “This team will not win the Super Bowl unless the defense carries them.”

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: On a 1-to-10 scale, how much of an alarm meter would you ring on Sunday night? BRENT JONES: I think it’s a 10. The thing that scares me … Continue reading →

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How will the 49ers make up for the loss of Manningham?

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

As you all have probably heard, Mario Manningham tore the ACL and PCL in left knee against the Seahawks and he’s out for the rest of the season. The 49ers now have lost their No.2 and No.3 wide receivers (Kyle … Continue reading →

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