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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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Week 14 grades

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here are my Week 14 grades for the 10-3 Niners, who lost 21-19 today in Arizona against the 6-7 Cardinals. Quarterback: C-. Alex Smith muffed what should have been the signature play of his career. On fourth down – the … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on Kyle Williams: “One of the best stiff arms I’ve ever seen, not only this year but really ever seen.”

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. When you play a team with such a quick turnaround as the Cardinals, do you have to do much work between those games or … Continue reading →

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Jim Harbaugh says Alex Smith “made very decisive decisions and accurate throws” against the Rams

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. I deleted the little he said about Patrick Willis to avoid repetition. If you want to read that read the post below this one. … Continue reading →

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Week 13 grades for the NFC West Champion Niners

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – Here are my Week 13 grades for the 10-2 NFC West Champion Niners, who beat the 2-10 Rams 26-0 this afternoon. Quarterback: A. This was almost an A+ performance for Alex Smith, but the sheer awfulness of … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith’s top-five targets

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Ray Rice will speak on a conference call at 10:00 am and John Harbaugh will speak at 10:30 am, but before I got to transcription land let’s play a game. Who are Alex Smith’s top-five weapons in the pass game? … Continue reading →

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