Tag Archives: Kyle Williams

Minicamp review

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s my minicamp review. Keep in mind, it was a non-contact minicamp. No pads, no tackling. It was basically two-hand touch. So I’m focusing on the players involved in the passing game – quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, cornerbacks and … 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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Minicamp notes: Alex Smith shines in Wednesday’s afternoon practice

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here are some unofficial stats from today’s minicamp. Alex Smith completed 27 of 32 passes. In red zone drills he completed two touchdowns. For about an hour he didn’t miss a single pass. Most of his throws … Continue reading →

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Kyle Williams speaks

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Kyle Williams spoke today outside of the 49ers locker room in Santa Clara. If you’d like to read the entire transcript of what he said, you can read it over at Matt Barrows’ blog. Williams addressed his two lost fumbles … Continue reading →

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Moss steals the show

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The Niners called today’s practice a Veteran Football School On-field session. Most of the veterans showed up. Frank Gore didn’t, and neither did Mario Manningham or Brandon Jacobs, but that’s OK because VFS is voluntary. But Alex … 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: Pass catchers

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Now that the draft is over, I’m going to grade each area of the Niners offense, starting with the pass catchers. Before: Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Delanie Walker, Kyle Williams, Ted Ginn Jr., Brett Swain and Joe Hastings. Grade: C- … Continue reading →

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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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