Tag Archives: Kyle Williams

49ers need Mike Wallace

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The NFL draft combine starts today, and as soon as something happens I’ll break it down for you. Stanford tight end Coby Fleener will not run this week because he has a high ankle sprain, so we won’t know how … Continue reading →

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Cosell clarifies

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell expanded on his NFC championship commentary Thursday morning on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac Show. Here’s what he said. Q: For everyone who didn’t read your blog, tell us your evaluation of the game. COSELL: “Let me just … Continue reading →

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Greg Cosell: “Smith was reluctant to let it loose on routes and throws that were not only well designed, but were open.”

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell’s latest blog is up at NFLfilms.com, and it’s on the 49ers performance in the NFC championship game. He argues that Alex Smith was the goat of that game, not Kyle Williams. He says the coaching tape shows numerous … Continue reading →

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Poor Kyle Williams

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my sidebar on poor Kyle Williams, who’s been getting death threats on twitter since he fumbled the NFC championship away. I feel sorry for Williams. He’s sixth months younger than I am and … Continue reading →

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Grades for the NFC championship game

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my grades for the 49ers, who lost 20-17 to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game. Alex Smith: D. Most of his 196 passing yards came on two long completions to Vernon Davis. … Continue reading →

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East Coast vs. West Coast: The Battle of the Wide Receivers

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat’s sports section is doing a special playoff package every day this week, and for Wednesday we’re focusing on the Giants and 49ers wide receivers. The great Phil Barber was assigned to write on the Giants … Continue reading →

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How the Giants defense will play the Niners offense

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Part of the reason the Saints lost to the Niners on Saturday is that their defensive game plan was too simple. They acted as if stopping Frank Gore would stop the entire Niners offense. They committed eight, nine, sometimes ten … Continue reading →

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Michael Crabtree explained

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my Friday article on Michael Crabtree. It’s about the Crabtree behind the Crabtree, and for the article I interviewed Kyle Williams, Anthony Dixon, Ricky Jean Francois and Mr. Crabtree himself. To read my … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh says Ginn is “coming along very well,” and more

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said today at his Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Have you guys made a decision yet (on who will fill the open roster spot)? “No, we haven’t made an announcement yet. We won’t until … Continue reading →

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Braylon Edwards cut

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers cut Braylon Edwards, according to multiple reports. Edwards made this statement on his website: ”I was released today by the 49ers due to my injury that required more time to rehab and hasn’t allowed me to re-sync with the … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “Crab saved Christmas.”

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the rest of what Jim Harbaugh said this afternoon at his press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Hello. Good to see everybody. Great win for us. Extremely proud of our football team on a … Continue reading →

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Ginn Jr.: “It kind of feels like my college days at Ohio St.”

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Ted Ginn Jr., who sprained his left ankle on a second-half kickoff against the Pittsburgh Steelers, spoke at his locker this morning. Here’s what he said. Q: Do you think you’re going to play this Sunday against … Continue reading →

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What I want to see from the Niners

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Grant Cohn

The Niners are going to have to be creative and efficient to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Here’s what I want to see from them. It’s a given the Steelers are going to blitz, blitz, blitz the Niners … Continue reading →

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