Tag Archives: Josh Johnson

Who will replace Alex Smith?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This morning, many of my readers are digging through the Inside the 49ers archives trying to find predictions they made which turned out to be correct and bragging about them. That’s always fun, so I’ve got a new prediction contest for you: … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 4 grades

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my grades for the 49ers 35-3 preseason victory over the San Diego Chargers, who may or may not have shown up to play. Alex Smith: P. Smith gets a “Pass” even though he didn’t pass … Continue reading →

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5 keys vs. the Broncos

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The 49ers play the Denver Broncos today in their third preseason game. As you already know, the third preseason game is typically the most serious preseason game, the “dress rehearsal” before the regular season – starters play … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 2 grades: The quarterbacks

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Each quarterback made one great play against the Texans, but overall the QBs did not play well like they did against the Vikings last week. QUARTERBACKS: C-. Alex Smith made one brilliant play: On the first series of the game … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Thursday, the good – Vernon Davis and Josh Johnson

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Thursday’s practice was the last 49ers practice open to the media this season. It was a light practice – the players wore shorts and went about half speed. Alex Smith mostly played against the scout-team defense, but … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Fan fest, the good — The four QBs stay hot

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Alex Smith had his best practice of training camp, and the 49ers’ first team-offense beat the first-team defense for a change. Smith completed 9 of 10 passes on a 90-yard drive to end practice. On third and … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 1 grades: The quarterbacks

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my grades for the 49ers quarterbacks, all four of whom played well against the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason opener on Friday night. Quarterbacks: A. Alex Smith played the first series of the game and … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Tuesday, the not-so-good — LaMichael James misses practice

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Rookie running back LaMichael James did not practice on Tuesday. This was the first practice he’s missed in training camp, and it is not known why he missed it. Backup quarterback Josh Johnson struggled today. He played … 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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Battle for backup QB

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Grant Cohn

We all know Alex Smith is the 49ers’ starting quarterback, but there’s competition for the backup job and Josh Johnson may have pulled into the lead this week. Until the past few practices, Johnson appeared to be in last place, … Continue reading →

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