Tag Archives: Matt Hasselbeck

New way to measure quarterbacks, and Alex Smith

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Grant Cohn

ESPN’s Mike Sando just came out with an interesting article comparing the NFC West Quarterbacks by their Total Quarterback Rating – a new, highly subjective, supposedly more accurate metric for measuring quarterback performance. Sando explains it in detail in his … Continue reading →

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Hasselbeck no longer sleeping in Seattle

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Grant Cohn

It’s being reported that Matt Hasselbeck is through in Seattle. This could have major repercussions for the 49ers. It is being reported that the 49ers are one of the teams he’s talking to. Which leads to one big, fat question: … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “It’s on.”

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Jim Harbaugh strode into the press room at 4949 Centennial Blvd. with a big, confident smile on his face and announced: “Hello, it’s on.” He had an aura and a twinkle in his eye reminiscent of Willy Wonka opening his … Continue reading →

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Week 1 starter: Bulger? Hasselbeck? Johnson?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by staff

Assuming Alex Smith heads elsewhere, one of the five quarterbacks below could start San Francisco’s next regular-season game. Here’s a look: Continue reading →

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Niners hire Bobby Engram

Posted on January 28, 2011 by staff

Engram spent eight seasons with the Seahawks (2001-08) and played in the West Coast Offense, a system the Niners will implement this season. At 34, Engram set career-highs in receptions (94) and yards (1,147) in 2007. Continue reading →

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