Tag Archives: Mike McCarthy

49ers divisional playoff grades: Coaches

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers massacred the Packers 45-31 on Saturday night. Here is the grade for the 49ers’ coaches. Coaching: A. Both the offensive and the defensive game plans were terrific. On defense, the 49ers struggled to get pressure … Continue reading →

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Packers-49ers matchups: McCarthy vs. Fangio

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Packers Saturday at the Stick. In the meantime, I’ll break down the key matchups. Mike McCarthy vs. Vic Fangio Fangio wants Dashon Goldson and Donte Whitner to play deep zone coverage to take away the deep … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “I’ve had the same haircut since I was 10 years old.”

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said, minus the part about the kickers, courtesy of the 49ers.   Can you talk about Packers WR Randall Cobb, the dynamic that he has … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on Justin Smith: “God willing and the creek don’t rise, he’s going to play.”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a transcript of his press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Have you made a decision on your kicker yet? “No. Not one that we’ll have made … Continue reading →

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Are the Packers equipped to run the ball on the 49ers? McCarthy: “We have to be.”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Packers’ head coach Mike McCarthy spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters on Tuesday. Here’s what he said. Q: How different are both of these teams from the teams that faced each other in Week 1? McCARTHY: I … Continue reading →

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Top 5 head coaches: Does Jim Harbaugh make the cut?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Let’s rank the top-5 head coaches in the NFL and see why Jim Harbaugh, with all due respect, doesn’t yet make the cut. I base my rankings on productivity and evaluation and utilization of personnel in good times as well … Continue reading →

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Mike McCarthy impressed by Alex Smith’s consistency

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s a snippet of Packers head coach Mike McCarthy’s Wednesday teleconference, in which he discussed Jim Harbaugh, Alex Smith, and Colin Kaepernick. Q: Is the read-option play with Colin Kaepernick something you have to prepare for? McCARTHY: … Continue reading →

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Top-5 head coaches in the NFL

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Who are the top-five head coaches in the NFL? Let’s start the discussion by listing coaches who used to be in the top-five but aren’t any more: Jeff Fisher, Mike Shanahan and Sean Payton. Am I leaving anyone out? Fisher’s … Continue reading →

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