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Prediction: The 49ers will defeat the Jets, analysis to the first decimal

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers will beat the New York Jets 23-13 on Sunday. Here’s how it will happen: The Jets will get the ball first. Either they’ll win the toss and choose to receive the kickoff or the 49ers will win the … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on the 49ers third-down offense: “We’d like to make it sensational this week.”

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Friday in the media tent, Jim Harbaugh compared Frank Gore to Walter Payton, evaluated Kyle Williams’ Week 1 performance and the offense’s third down production. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. I’m not trying to be … Continue reading →

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Prediction: 49ers blow out Lions

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers will blow out the Lions on national television Sunday night, 33-13. Take this prediction with a grain of salt. I was way off last week, predicting the 49ers would lose by 11 to the Packers. Whoops. Here’s why … Continue reading →

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Lions-49ers matchups: Part 1

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Detroit Lions Sunday night at Candlestick Park. In the meantime, I’ll break down one key matchup per day. The 49ers run offense vs. the Lions run defense Upon first glance, this matchup seems completely one-sided in … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 3 grades

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my grades for the 49ers preseason game against the Denver Broncos. QUARTERBACKS: B. Alex Smith and the first-team offense was 1-for-4 on third down and 0-for-1 in the red zone (Peyton Manning was 2-3 on third down and … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 2 grades: The offense

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my preseason Week 2 grades for the 49ers’ offense. OFFENSIVE LINE: B+. They opened up big holes in the running game and played pretty well overall, but it’s important to note they didn’t have to face two of … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 1 grades: The offense

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my preseason Week One grades for the Niners’ offense. Offensive line: A. In the running game, they completely pushed the Vikings’ defensive line around. The 49ers averaged 6.3 yards per rush because the offensive line … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Wednesday, the good — Delanie Walker and Kendall Hunter

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The Niners practiced in shorts today, and some of the time it seemed like they were going half-speed – especially the linemen. The first team offense never faced the first team defense, either. Both starting units mostly … Continue reading →

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Roman says the offense will be “pretty basic” against the Vikings on Friday

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke Tuesday about Colin Kaepernick, Kendall Hunter and the team’s approach to the preseason, among other things. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “How’s everybody doing today? Getting ready for our first … Continue reading →

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Kendall Hunter explains why he’s a good blocker, and more

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Second-year running back Kendall Hunter is having an outstanding offseason. On Tuesday he spoke in the media tent about how he’s improved, what he’s improved and why he’s such a surprisingly good blocker for a little player. … 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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Training camp report: Monday, running backs

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what I saw from the running backs at Monday’s practice: It’s interesting to watch Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James. They’re about the same size. They’re both quick, shifty running backs. Some people thought James might duplicate … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh breaks down the Niners running backs, plus more

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

How did your thud-ball session go yesterday? “Good. Lively, hard-hitting, aggressive, but I thought we worked well together and got a lot out of that first day in pads.”   There was one incident on the field where it appeared … Continue reading →

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