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Willis on Justin Smith: “You can’t really put into words what he means to this defense.”
SANTA CLARA – Patrick Willis spoke at his locker Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about how the loss of Justin Smith is affecting the 49ers’ defense. Q: What do you want to see from you defense against the Cardinals. … Continue reading
Report: Justin Smith has partially torn left triceps
According to Matt Barrows, Justin Smith partially tore his left triceps against the New England Patriots and he will require surgery in the offseason. The 49ers are hoping Smith will be able to play through the injury in the playoffs. … Continue reading
How Justin Smith’s absence hurts Aldon Smith
Losing Justin Smith hurts the 49ers defense in two big ways. No.1: Against the run. Justin Smith is the best run-stopping 3-4 defensive end in the NFC. He ties up blockers so Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman can run free … Continue reading
Harbaugh says it’s important for the 49ers to gain momentum going into the playoffs
This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. How was your Christmas? “Happy Holidays. Yeah, warmest holiday wishes to everybody. Yeah, excited to be back. Big week for us. And looking forward to … Continue reading
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Tagged A.J.Jenkins, Delanie Walker, Garrett Celek, Jim Harbaugh, Justin Smith, Mario Manningham, Randy Moss, Vernon Davis
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Brent Jones: “This team will not win the Super Bowl unless the defense carries them.”
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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Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Brent Jones, Carlos Rogers, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Delanie Walker, Donte Whitner, Frank Gore, Geep Chryst, Greg Roman, John Morton, Justin Smith, Michael Crabtree, Patrick Willis, Tommy Rathman, Vernon Davis, Vic Fangio
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Harbaugh: “We’ll reorganize. We’ll refit. We’ll regroup.”
This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. I did not attend this press conference. I was flying home from Seattle when Harbaugh was speaking. Did you guys get away with the run … Continue reading
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Tagged Donte Whitner, Jim Harbaugh, Justin Smith, Mario Manningham, Pete Carroll, Vernon Davis
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Justin Smith’s absence enormous
SEATTLE, Wa. – Justin Smith injured his elbow in the third quarter of the Patriots game last week, and he has not played since then. Without him, the 49ers have given up 70 points in six quarters. After the 42-13 … Continue reading
Report: Justin Smith expected not to play against Seahawks
Adam Schefter just tweeted Justin Smith “is not expected to play Sunday night versus Seattle due to his elbow injury.” Smith is the 49ers’ best run-defending defensive lineman and he also sets up most of the 49ers’ pass rush. Offensive … Continue reading
Staley on the Seahawks: “Their defensive front is the fastest in the NFL, especially those two guys on the edge.”
SANTA CLARA – Joe Staley spoke at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: The Seahawks have the third ranked defense in the league. What makes them so good? STALEY: Very, very fast. Their defensive front is the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Boone, Bruce Irvin, Chris Clemons, Joe Staley, Jonathan Goodwin, Justin Smith, Ricky Jean-Francois, Vernon Davis
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Ricky Jean Francois: “I’ve got to prepare like I’m starting.”
SANTA CLARA – Ricky Jean Francois very well may start in place of All Pro defensive lineman Justin Smith this Sunday night. Bay Area reporters and Randy Moss interviewed Jean Francois at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s a transcript. Q: … Continue reading
49ers and Seahawks injury reports
Here are the 49ers and Seahawks injury reports, courtesy of the 49ers. 49ers Questionable: LB Tavares Gooden (ribs), LB Clark Haggans (shoulder), WR Mario Manningham (shoulder), DT Justin Smith (elbow), DT Will Tukuafu (concussion) Probable: K David Akers (pelvis), G Alex Boone … Continue reading
Harbaugh says Justin Smith is questionable and Cam Johnson has been promoted to the 53-man roster
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How did practice go this week? HARBAUGH: Good. Good practice this week. Solid week of practice. Q: Did you like this day because … Continue reading
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Tagged Cam Johnson, Jim Harbaugh, Justin Smith, Ricky Jean-Francois
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Justin Smith misses third straight practice with elbow injury
Justin Smith did not practice Friday afternoon. He did not practice Thursday or Wednesday afternoon, either. Jim Harbaugh will address the media in about 15 minutes, and he may shed some light on Smith’s playing status for Sunday night’s game … Continue reading
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