Tag Archives: Josh McCown

McCown cut — a tragic tale of hair gel

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Grant Cohn

It’s being widely reported the Niners have released quarterback Josh McCown. On the surface, this makes no sense. McCown is clearly a better quarterback right now that the other backup, rookie Colin Kaepernick. And McLeod Bethel-Thomson is a rookie too … Continue reading →

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Josh McCown speaks

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Josh McCown, the 49ers newest quarterback, spoke after practice. Here’s the complete transcript of that interview. Stay tuned for my notes from practice. Q: They certainly didn’t ease you into practice today, did they? McCOWN: Yeah, I … Continue reading →

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49ers sign Josh McCown

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – According to Matt Maiocco, the 49ers have signed 32-year old Quarterback Josh McCown. Quarterback news seemed imminent when Jim Harbaugh walked out to practice with the current third-string QB, Jeremiah Masoli. The two were discussing something, and … Continue reading →

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