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The 49ers’ top 10 offseason position battles

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Here are the top-10 position battles on the 49ers I’m looking forward to this offseason. Which battles interest you the most? 1. No.2 and No.3 cornerback: Carlos Rogers vs. Nnamdi Asomugha vs. Chris Culliver. Tarell Brown probably is a lock … Continue reading →

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Trent Baalke’s pre-draft press conference transcript

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Trent Baalke held a press conference in the 49ers’ defensive meeting room Wednesday morning. Here’s a transcript. Q: Where are you guys in the process of putting together your board? BAALKE: We’re probably 50 percent there. Q: That’s all? BAALKE: … Continue reading →

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49ers vs. Seahawks: Which team is better right now?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Many of my readers have been comparing and contrasting the 49ers and Seahawks this week, so I thought it would be interesting to break down the two clubs by offensive, defensive and special teams units. In other words, at this … Continue reading →

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Report: 49ers interested in Josh Cribbs

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Accord to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the 49ers are one of five teams interested in free agent return man Josh Cribbs. Cribbs, who will be 30 years old next season, was a Pro Bowl return man in 2007 and 2009, … Continue reading →

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Baalke: “We have to have a good draft. We have to have a good free agency period.”

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Trent Baalke held a press conference on Thursday, and here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.   [Question inaudible but was in regards to the 49ers use of the read option offense.] “You’ve got to do what the skill sets … Continue reading →

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Top 5 storylines of the 49ers’ offseason

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Last week I listed the five biggest questions the 49ers must answer this offseason. This morning I’m sitting on my bed thinking about the five biggest storylines of the 49ers’ offseason. Here’s what I came up with. Trent Baalke. He’s … Continue reading →

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Cosell on Kaepernick: “He had brain freezes on two of those final three plays.”

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke about the Super Bowl on KNBR Thursday morning. Here’s what he said. Q: What did you think of the 49ers’ final four offensive plays? COSELL: Here’s a perfect case where because the plays failed, everybody thinks that … Continue reading →

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49ers Super Bowl XLVII grades: Offense

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers lost the Super Bowl 34-31 on Sunday. Here are the grades for the offense. Offensive line: A-. This group struggled in the first half when Haloti Ngata was healthy. They couldn’t open up any holes for Frank Gore, … Continue reading →

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How the 49ers built a championship roster

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This is my Saturday article on the gradual construction of the 49ers’ roster. By GRANT COHN After the 2004 season, the 49ers were the worst team in football. They had practically no talent, they had won two games, and they … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “I don’t know where you’ve gotten the impression that I don’t enjoy talking to the media.”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Any complaints? “New haircut there, [Bay Area News Group beat writer] Cam [Inman]?”   I got it in Atlanta. I like to … Continue reading →

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LaMichael James on Moss: “Randy is my guy. 1a, 1b. Me and him.”

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – LaMichael James spoke at his locker Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: You said earlier you were hitting the hole a little too fast. Have you adjusted to that? JAMES: I have not. I really haven’t, … Continue reading →

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Whitner: “Miscommunication is why we had difficulties in the first half last week.”

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner spoke in the locker room Thursday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: You said Joe Flacco has made improvement. Can you put a time stamp on that? Did you see a change when Jim … Continue reading →

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49ers NFC Championship grades: Offense

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Grant Cohn

ATLANTA – The 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24. The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ offense. Offensive line: A. Mike Iupati gave up a sack and was flagged for a holding penalty, … Continue reading →

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