Tag Archives: Kevin Kolb

Why Alex Smith might go to the Chiefs

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Grant Cohn

I don’t know for sure, but as I analyze it, it seems the Chiefs are the team that will most likely trade for Alex Smith. Here’s why. The Chiefs legitimately have no realistic quarterback options on their roster. Matt Cassel … Continue reading →

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Fangio breaks down Cardinals offense

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Arizona Cardinals offense.   What do you see in the Cardinals and what are the biggest challenges for you guys going into … Continue reading →

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Brown says defending deep passes and open-field tackling are keys vs. Cardinals offense

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Tarell Brown said Thursday about the Arizona Cardinals offense. Q: How do the Cardinals use Larry Fitzgerald? BROWN: He’s their X receiver (split end), so I think I’ll get him most of the game. They … Continue reading →

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Whisenhunt on the Cardinals: “We’ve got to try to eliminate these sacks.”

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s what Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said about his team to Bay Area reporters Wednesday morning on a conference call. Q: How is your schedule this week impacted by the Monday night game? WHISENHUNT: We just did a … 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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Tarell Brown says Kevin Kolb is “most definitely” a bigger challenge for the secondary than John Skelton

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Tarell Brown said this morning about his injured ankle and the Niners upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Q: Did you tweak your ankle yesterday? T. BROWN: Yeah, I’m alright. Q: Is there a difference … Continue reading →

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Week 1 starter: Bulger? Hasselbeck? Johnson?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by staff

Assuming Alex Smith heads elsewhere, one of the five quarterbacks below could start San Francisco’s next regular-season game. Here’s a look: Continue reading →

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Draft analyst: Light’s coming on for Jake Locker

Posted on March 31, 2011 by staff

Locker completed 38 of 40 passes at his pro day and Rang says he’s seen him look better on just one occasion. That would be Locker’s performance in the final game of his junior season when he completed 19 of 23 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-10 romp over Cal (he also rushed for 77 yards and two TDs on 14 carries). Continue reading →

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The links: Palmer, Kolb rumors gain momentum

Posted on March 21, 2011 by staff

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King believes San Francisco, Arizona and Minnesota would be the most logical landing spots for Carson Palmer, assuming Cincinnati deals him. Palmer grew up in Southern California and his wife, Shaelynn, was raised in San Francisco. Continue reading →

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The links: Different incentives for Harbaughs, Vernon

Posted on March 19, 2011 by staff

The thought has crossed my mind that plenty of NFL players might not be too broken up about missing minicamps if there is an extended lockout. Perhaps. But Niners tight end Vernon Davis, among others, has some serious incentive to get back on the field. Continue reading →

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Grab bag: Mallett sliding, Ponder rising, QB dealing?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by staff

It’s safe to assume that Mallett is not a first-round consideration for the 49ers, but he does have the distinct whiff of a quarterback who could slide into the second round due, in part, to the will-he-pass-his-next-drug-test drama. Continue reading →

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GM. Check. Coach. Got it. QB. Kevin Kolb?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by staff

What if the 49ers didn’t draft a quarterback? What if they could avoid the risk of a first-round bust? What if they could trade for a promising, semi-proven, 6-foot-3, 218-pound quarterback well-versed in the West Coast Offense who would be entering his fifth NFL season? Continue reading →

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