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49ers divisional playoff grades: Defense and special teams
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers massacred the Packers 45-31 on Saturday night. Here is the grade for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B+. Justin Smith played 53 snaps, 91 percent of the defensive snaps. That alone is … Continue reading
Can Aldon Smith be effective against the Packers?
The 49ers play the Packers Saturday at the Stick. In the meantime, I’ll break down the key matchups. LT Marshall Newhouse vs. ROLB Aldon Smith To beat the Packers, you must pressure Aaron Rodgers. Aldon Smith, as you know, is … Continue reading
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Tagged Aldon Smith, D'Anthony Batiste, Jeff Saturday, Justin Smith, Marshall Newhouse, Ricky Jean-Francois
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Harbaugh on Justin Smith: “God willing and the creek don’t rise, he’s going to play.”
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a transcript of his press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Have you made a decision on your kicker yet? “No. Not one that we’ll have made … Continue reading
Aaron Rodgers: “Being a 49er fan, that was a team I enjoyed watching and dreamt about playing for.”
Aaron Rodgers spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How does this 49ers team look different from Week 1 when you saw them at Lambeau? RODGERS: Defensively it’s the same guys. … Continue reading
Are the Packers equipped to run the ball on the 49ers? McCarthy: “We have to be.”
Packers’ head coach Mike McCarthy spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters on Tuesday. Here’s what he said. Q: How different are both of these teams from the teams that faced each other in Week 1? McCARTHY: I … Continue reading
Stakes higher for 49ers this time around
This is the opening for my Wednesday analysis of what’s at stake for Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers on Saturday. This will run in the Press Democrat newspaper, and I’m also posting it here. This week the 49ers are in … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Justin Smith
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Fangio on Justin Smith: “If he’s not playing up to his standard or close to it then we’ll put the next guy in.”
SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Justin Smith and the rest of the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers. Is DT Justin Smith closer to full strength and … Continue reading
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Tagged Aldon Smith, Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, Jim Harbaugh, Justin Smith, Perrish Cox, Vic Fangio
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Brent Jones says the Packers will not be able to run on the 49ers defense
Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said about 49ers upcoming matchup with the Packers. Q: Are you confident the 49ers will beat the Packers? BRENT JONES: This year there have been so many ups and downs, … Continue reading
Staley: “I do not think of Clay Matthews when I look in the mirror.”
SANTA CLARA – The last time Joe Staley faced Clay Matthews, Staley gave up three sacks and got his nose broken. Staley will face Matthews again Saturday night. Staley spoke about Matthews Monday in the 49ers media tent, and here’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Clay Matthews, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Joe Staley, Justin Smith
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Why the Packers are a lucky draw for the 49ers
The 49ers are lucky they get to play the Packers on Saturday night and not the Seahawks or the Redskins. Why? Let me list the reasons. 1. The Seahawks and the Redskins have two of the best running backs in … Continue reading
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