Tag Archives: Kendall Hunter

Training camp report: Vernon Davis runs great routes, Crabtree injures ankle

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The Niners first practice of the 2012 training camp was padless – full contact doesn’t start until Sunday. Keeping that in mind, here are my impressions from Friday. THE GOOD TE Vernon Davis – Twice the coaching … Continue reading →

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LaMichael James talks

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Second-round pick LaMichael James missed seven weeks of the Niners offseason program because he was still in school. He’s working out at the team’s facility this week, and he spoke to reporters today about how he’s gotten … Continue reading →

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Top five Niners questions heading into training camp

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Top five questions as we head into training camp, starting Monday: Will Dashon Goldson hold out? He wanted a multi-year extension from the Niners, but the July 16 deadline passed and the Niners didn’t give him one. All he can … Continue reading →

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Minicamp notes: Kaepernick’s big day

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Yesterday Alex Smith was the star. Today it was Colin Kaepernick. The Niners backup quarterback threw three touchdowns and only a few incompletions all practice. His best pass was a 20-yard line drive to Kyle Williams in … Continue reading →

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Rathman breaks down the Niners running backs

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – 49ers running backs coach, Tom Rathman, spoke to a group of reporters after practice this afternoon. I transcribed the interview below. Here are Rathman’s main points: Brandon Jacobs “is a very physical runner” who “has the ability … Continue reading →

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OTA notes: Moss makes remarkable one-handed catch

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the last week of OTAs for the Niners, and today was the one practice open to the media. It started like all their other practices – drills first, then scrimmaging, but one thing was different. … Continue reading →

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Preview: How the Niners match up against the Rams

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is the final installment of our NFC West matchup preview. Today we’re breaking down how the Niners match up with the St. Louis Rams. Tomorrow we’ll break down their matchup with the New England Patriots. 49ERS DEFENSE VS. RAMS … Continue reading →

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Preview: How the Niners match up against the Cardinals

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

We’ve broken down the Niners matchups with the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks. Now let’s break down their matchup with another rival – the Arizona Cardinals. 49ERS DEFENSE VS. CARDINALS OFFENSE: The Niners pass rush is young, excellent … Continue reading →

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Five ways the Niners offense should improve next season

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I’m waiting to hear from the Niners about media availability this week, but as a prelude to that here’s something for you to think about. We don’t know if the offense will be better this year, but let’s assume it … Continue reading →

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The 49ers top-10 offseason battles

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

With rookie mini camps around the corner and OTAs around the bend too, let’s rank the Niners top-10 offseason battles in reverse order. 10. Michael Crabtree vs. his left foot. Will Crabtree win the battle against his left foot this … Continue reading →

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Grading the 49ers: Punt returners

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Before: Tedd Ginn Jr. and Kyle Williams. Grade: B- Why: Until December, Ginn was one of best punt returners in the league and Kyle Williams was a talented backup. Then Ted Ginn Jr. injured his ankle and Kyle Williams sustained … Continue reading →

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Grading the 49ers: Third down offense

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Before:  Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Delanie Walker, Kyle Williams and Kendall Hunter. Grade: F Why: Double-cover Davis and the Niners were dead on third down. Crabtree was rarely open enough for Alex Smith’s taste, Kendall Hunter didn’t have reliable hands … Continue reading →

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Grading the 49ers: Running backs

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Before: Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and Anthony Dixon. Grade: B Why: Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter were one of the best rushing duos in the league last year. They got the bulk of the Niners’ carries, and the offense finished … Continue reading →

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