Tag Archives: Michael Crabtree

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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Cosell breaks down Boldin, Reed and the 49ers’ secondary

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers. Q: What are the 49ers getting in Anquan Boldin? COSELL: Boldin doesn’t win against man coverage very well. He’s a contested-catch receiver. He’s got really good … 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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Jason Cole says the 49ers should sign Greg Jennings

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Yahoo NFL insider Jason Cole spoke on 95.7 The Game this week about the 49ers’ need for a No.2 wide receiver. Here’s what Cole said. Q: Is Percy Harvin a good fit for the 49ers? COLE: “Sure, if you like … 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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Officials did poor job in Super Bowl

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Grant Cohn

I don’t usually write about the officiating, but the officials put in a weak performance yesterday. They did not take control of the game from the outset. They missed defensive holding calls on both sides and they missed some blatant … Continue reading →

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Why would Greg Roman call Sprint Right Option twice?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers called Sprint Right Option twice in the red zone on Sunday. Kaepernick takes the snap, takes three steps to the right and fires to the flanker, Michael Crabtree, who is sprinting to the sideline. If the quarterback doesn’t … Continue reading →

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49ers Super Bowl XLVII grades: Coaching

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers lost the Super Bowl 34-31 on Sunday. Here are the grades for the coaches. Coaching: D. The 49ers got outcoached across the board. Jim Harbaugh did not prepare his team well. The 49ers were flagged for an illegal … 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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Super Bowl MVP odds: Kaepernick 7-4, Flacco 11-4, Alex Smith 100-1

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Grant Cohn

These are the current Super Bowl MVP odds, according to Bet Firms: Colin Kaepernick: 7-4. Joe Flacco: 11-4. Frank Gore: 7-1. Ray Lewis: 7-1. Ray Rice: 10-1. Michael Crabtree: 14-1. Anquan Boldin: 16-1. Vernon Davis: 18-1. Torrey Smith: 20-1. Ed … Continue reading →

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Report: Crabtree will not be charged for sexual assault

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Grant Cohn

KTVU is reporting the San Francisco District Attorney’s office said it will not file charges against Michael Crabtree. San Francisco police had been investigating Crabtree for an alleged sexual assault that occurred in a hotel after the 49ers’ playoff victory … 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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