Kaepernick: “My comfort level is about the same as the beginning of the season.”

SAN FRANCISCO – Here is Colin Kaepernick’s postgame press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. How would you assess your play today? “I think we did pretty well. We got a W.” How about yourself? Are you pleased with the way you played today? “Yeah, wish I had a few throws back. A few different decisions. But, overall, yeah.” Can you tell us just what happened on that 50-yard touchdown…

December 10, 2012
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LaMichael James: “I’m not sure if I was ready a few weeks ago.”

SAN FRANCISCO – LaMichael James spoke at his locker after the 49ers beat the Dolphins on Sunday. Here’s what he said. Q: That first kickoff was pretty deep. You took it out. Were you going to bring it out of the end zone regardless? JAMES: Oh yeah, I’m bringing it out for sure. I’m going. Q: Why? JAMES: Confidence. I have confidence in the ten guys blocking for me. I…

December 10, 2012
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Harbaugh: “I thought Greg called a great game like he always does. We had a good plan.”

SAN FRANCISCO – Here is what Jim Harbaugh said at his post game press conference after the 49ers beat the Dolphins. Q: Can you talk about Colin Kaepernick’s 50-yard TD run at the end of the game? HARBAUGH: Great call by Greg. It was a great third down conversion. We’ve been struggling on third downs. Good to get that one to pop. To get the touchdown was great. It was…

December 10, 2012
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49ers Week 14 grades: Offense

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: C. They’re a big, strong run-blocking line that struggles in pass protection. The 49ers came out passing in the first half and the line wasn’t up to it. Anthony Davis gave up three sacks in the first half. He was a complete liability and he forced Greg Roman to abandon the…

December 9, 2012
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49ers Week 14 grades: Defense and special teams

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. unable to get the football to the best tight end in the NFL. Not good. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith had five tackles, a QB hit and a leaping pass deflection at the line of scrimmage. He’s getting better as the season moves forward. Ray McDonald got pressure on Tannehill…

December 9, 2012
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Prediction: 49ers will beat Dolphins by two touchdowns

The 49ers will beat the Dolphins 24-9 on Sunday. The 49ers defense will not give up a touchdown for the second game in a row. The Dolphins defense will play the 49ers offense almost the exact same way the Rams defense played them last Sunday, and the 49ers will be ready for it. Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, John Morton and Geep Chryst will have a creative, aggressive game plan that…

December 8, 2012
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Dolphins-49ers matchups: Part V – Kevin Coyle vs. Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, John Morton and Geep Chryst

The 49ers play the Dolphins Sunday at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. DC Kevin Coyle vs. Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, John Morton and Geep Chryst The 49ers offensive brain trust got embarrassed last week by Jeff Fisher. Kevin Coyle is no Fisher, but you can bet Coyle will try to duplicate what Fisher accomplished against the 49ers on Sunday. The Rams stopped Frank Gore and…

December 8, 2012
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Roman says Gore got “too many plays last week.”

SANTA CLARA — This is what Greg Roman said about the 49ers running game at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Have you been impressed with G/T Alex Boone’s development and in particular his ability to pull and use his athleticism for a 6’7” guy? “Yeah Alex, I though, had one of his best games, if not his best game last week. Technically, from an assignment standpoint,…

December 6, 2012
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Brent Jones says 49ers need to create a package for LaMichael James and call more runs for Kaepernick

Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said the 49ers have to do to make up for the loss of Kendall Hunter. Q: What do the 49ers do with Kendall Hunter out for the year? BRENT JONES: “That’s the thing. Frank carried the ball 23 times on Sunday, and he’s been more of a 17-to-18-carries type of guy. “Somebody’s going to have to step up. Is it…

December 5, 2012
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Harbaugh on the risk of changing QBs midseason: “There’s also reward.”

Jim Harbaugh spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick and the decision to bench Alex Smith. Q: Was the safety a young mistake by Kaepernick, or was that just an NFL play that happens? HARBAUGH: That’s a good way to say it – that was just an NFL play that happens. His reaction was pretty darn good – it was the trouble that he got…

December 4, 2012
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LaMichael James: “I feel like I can go out there and help the team.”

SANTA CLARA – This is what LaMichael James said at his locker Tueaday afternoon. Q: Do you feel like you’re game ready? JAMES: Yeah, I feel like I can go out there and help the team, which I prepare for each and every week. Hopefully I can pull out a spark. Q: What have you been doing the past two weeks in practice? JAMES: I pretty much do everything on…

December 4, 2012
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Gore on the difference between Hunter and James: “They’re both fast, but it’s hard to tackle Kendall.”

SANTA CLARA – Frank Gore spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about LaMichael James. GORE: LaMichael is still learning. I see that he got better from when he first got here to now. I see a lot of improvement. Q: In what areas? GORE: Running in small spaces. He got better in small spaces. When you watch his film from college, it’s a lot of big…

December 4, 2012
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Cosell says “Kaepernick did not play poorly by any stretch” against the Rams on Sunday

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers 16-13 overtime loss to the Rams on Sunday. Q: What do the Rams do defensively that gives the 49ers fits? It was tough for the 49ers to go down the field and to run the ball. COSELL: “I think the running part was probably the biggest issue. They ran well in the first quarter, and after…

December 4, 2012
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Harbaugh explains why Jenkins and James have not played

SANTA CLARA – This is a follow up to a blog I wrote earlier today on the 49ers top two draft picks – A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James. Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said about them at his Monday press conference. Q: You talked in July about how A.J. Jenkins is going to be outstanding, yet there was an injury and he didn’t get on the field. Mario got injured yesterday,…

December 3, 2012
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The problem with LaMichael James and A.J. Jenkins

When the 49ers drafted A.J. Jenkins in the first round and LaMichael James in the second round, all we heard was how the 49ers didn’t need those guys this season. The 49ers are so deep and talented, those two high draft picks could afford to “red shirt” their rookie seasons, just lift weights and learn the system. Forget all of that. The 49ers need Jenkins and James right now. James…

December 3, 2012
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49ers Week 13 grades: Offense

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers lost to the Rams 16-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: D. They were dominated by the Rams defensive line all game. They gave up constant pressure when Kaepernick dropped back, and they could not open holes in the running game. They also were flagged for numerous penalties. Running backs: D. Frank Gore – 23 rushes for 58 yards, and one…

December 2, 2012
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Harbaugh on A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James: “We’ll learn more about them and see how they step up.”

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How did the week go? “Good week. Got a chance to work on our turf field today. And playing on turf this week. But, overall, good week. Thought the focus was good and the practices were good.”   Does the rain infringe upon your preparations at all? “Probably a couple different ways…

November 30, 2012
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Report: Hunter out for the season with ankle injury

Kendall Hunter will miss the rest of the season due the left ankle injury he sustained against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, according to USA Today. Update: Hunter tore his left Achilles according to Matt Barrows. How big of a blow is this for the 49ers. How much does it affect their Super Bowl odds? Brandon Jacobs, Anthony Dixon and LaMichael James will have the opportunity to step up and become…

November 27, 2012
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Harbaugh: “There’s a good chance that there will be some new active guys on Sunday.”

Jim Harbaugh was asked Monday afternoon if A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James will play against the Rams. Here’s what Harbaugh said, courtesy of the 49ers.   Getting into injuries, specifically the positions, is there a good chance that WR A.J Jenkins and RB LaMichael James could see some active duty on Sunday? “There’s a good chance that there will be some new active guys on Sunday. Going to send that…

November 26, 2012
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Kyle Williams tears ACL, out for the season. Who will step up?

Monday morning on Twitter, Kyle Williams confirmed he tore his ACL Sunday against the Saints and will miss the rest of the season as he rehabs. Kendall Hunter hurt his ankle on the same play, but the extent of his injury is currently unknown. Due to these injuries, first and second round picks A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James may be activated next week against the Rams, but I do not…

November 26, 2012
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