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Haloti Ngata vs. the 49ers’ offensive line

The 49ers play the Ravens Sunday at the Super Dome in Super Bowl XLVII. In the meantime, I’ll break down the key matchups. DT Haloti Ngata vs. The 49ers’ offensive line As good as Justin Smith is, Haloti Ngata might … Continue reading

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Ravens expecting 100 percent of Justin Smith

In case you had any lingering doubts, the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive linemen have seen the film, and they will tell you that Justin Smith wasn’t diminished in either of the 49ers’ two playoff games. Continue reading

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Fangio: “I’ve always like Joe Flacco. I was there when he was drafted.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Can you go back to just the last game real quick. Those final two pass plays in which LB Ahmad Brooks batted … Continue reading

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Justin Smith on the Ravens’ offense: “The main reason they can chuck it deep is they run the ball successfully.”

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith spoke at his locker Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: Are you excited about the HarBowl? JUSTIN SMITH: No, not really. I don’t even know John Harbaugh. Just from playing against him, he’s on … Continue reading

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Aldon Smith: “It might not be me making the play, but somebody’s going to get there.”

SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke in the 49ers’ locker room Wednesday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: Have offenses been double-teaming you more and more as the season has progressed? ALDON SMITH: Yeah, I’ve gotten doubled a lot … Continue reading

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Cosell on Kaepernick: “I thought he did a really good job of stepping up in the pocket.”

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what he said about the NFC Championship game. Q: How do you think Colin Kaepernick performed as a passer against the Falcons? COSELL: I thought he threw the ball exceptionally … Continue reading

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49ers NFC Championship grades: Defense and special teams

ATLANTA – The 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24. The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith and Ray McDonald didn’t get much pressure on … Continue reading

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Frank Gore on the pistol read option: “I just felt like that’s not real football at first.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Frank Gore’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   You haven’t worn that in a while? “No.”   Why’d you pull it out today? “It’s a work day. That’s about it. … Continue reading

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Fangio on Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers: “They’ve been running through tackles and running people over.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Just the matchup, the two wide receivers, how do those guys rate or compare or how difficult it is to prepare for … Continue reading

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Harbaugh on Gore: “Body feels great, his mind feels good, great attitude.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Have you had any interesting guests come in and talk to the team this week? “No.”   Sometimes you do. “Yeah, sometimes.” … Continue reading

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Cosell: “Crabtree has become a big-time NFL receiver.”

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers and the Falcons. Q: Was Kaepernick’s record-breaking performance aided by an awful Packers defense? COSELL: I think that’s fair. I think the numbers reflect that. He … Continue reading

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Justin Smith on the Falcons: “They have two really good running backs and they run the ball exceptionally hard.”

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a transcript of his press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How did you come out of the game? How did you feel Sunday? “I think it … Continue reading

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Willis: “It’s not good enough just to make it to the NFC Championship. We want to win it all.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Patrick Willis’ Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   When you put on the game film of the Falcons, what’s the first thing that jumps out at you? “They’ve got a … Continue reading

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