Tag Archives: Michael Crabtree
How the Niners offense can improve on third down and in red zone
This is a blog about Stanford tight end Coby Fleener, but first, some context. According to Matt Maiocco, Dashon Goldson is the Niners’ top candidate for the franchise tag. Franchising Goldson would cost the Niners $6.2 million in 2012, while … Continue reading
Cosell clarifies
Greg Cosell expanded on his NFC championship commentary Thursday morning on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac Show. Here’s what he said. Q: For everyone who didn’t read your blog, tell us your evaluation of the game. COSELL: “Let me just … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Smith, Delanie Walker, Eli Manning, Greg Cosell, Kyle Williams, Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis
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The Wide Receiver Blues
The 49ers, as currently constructed, are probably talented enough to play in the Super Bowl right now. But, if they add a big, No.1 wide receiver this offseason they could be big preseason Super Bowl favorites for 2012, even without … Continue reading
Crabtree: “You have to get your chances. I can’t say anything else.”
SAN FRANCISCO – Here’s a transcript of what Michael Crabtree said in the locker room after the loss to the Giants Sunday night, courtesy of the 49ers. Did the weather affect the game a lot today? “No, it couldn’t be … Continue reading
King Harbaugh and the Knights of the Round Table
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh was especially talkative today. His Monday press conference transcript was almost 5,000 words. I’m focusing on about 80 of them. One writer asked Harbaugh an Alex Smith question. Harbaugh responded by calling his quarterback tough. … Continue reading
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Tagged Achilles, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Donte Whitner, Hercules, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Justin Smith, Michael Crabtree, Patrick Willis, Vernon Davis
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How the Giants defense will play the Niners offense
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
Michael Crabtree explained
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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Tagged Anthony Dixon, Crab, Kyle Williams, Michael Crabtree, Ricky Jean-Francois, Smiley Face, Tree
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Greg Roman: “A lot of what we do during the game is aim to deceive.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Good afternoon. Obviously, we’re preparing for a really good team. Defense for the Saints has been very productive this year. I think, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Greg Roman, Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis
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Week 17 grades
Here are my Week 17 grades for the 13-3 49ers. Alex Smith: B+. He made one very nice play in this game – the eight yard touchdown scramble on third and goal in the first quarter. He slipped in the … Continue reading
Braylon Edwards cut
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
Harbaugh: “Crab saved Christmas.”
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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Tagged Alex Smith, Delanie Walker, Jim Harbaugh, Kyle Williams, Michael Crabtree
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The southwest corner
SANTA CLARA — For what it’s worth, the Niners really like each other. They may or may not man up against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Monday night – I think they will – but regardless, they get along. Anthony Davis … Continue reading
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