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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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Kaepernick: “I eat a lot of five guys right now.”

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Colin Kaepernick’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   What are your emotions right now as you’re about to jump on a flight and head to Atlanta? “Excited to get there.” … Continue reading →

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Frank Gore on the pistol read option: “I just felt like that’s not real football at first.”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Frank Gore’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   You haven’t worn that in a while? “No.”   Why’d you pull it out today? “It’s a work day. That’s about it. … Continue reading →

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Roman on the Falcons: “I think they’re a very good situational team on defense.

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Opening Statement: “Sorry to keep you waiting. Good afternoon. Obviously we’re very excited to be back in the Championship Game against a … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on Gore: “Body feels great, his mind feels good, great attitude.”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Have you had any interesting guests come in and talk to the team this week? “No.”   Sometimes you do. “Yeah, sometimes.” … Continue reading →

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