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3-4 or 4-3 Under?
What’s the correct name for the 49ers’ base defense: 3-4 or 4-3 Under? If you’ve never heard of the 4-3 Under, click here to read a detailed explanation of it. The article says George Seifert used the 4-3 Under when … Continue reading
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Tagged 3-4, 4-3 Under, Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, George Seifert, Justin Smith, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Vic Fangio
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49ers vs. Seahawks: Which team is better right now?
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
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Aldon Smith, Cliff Avril, Colin Kaepernick, Earl Thomas, Frank Gore, Justin Smith, K.J. Wright, LaMichael James, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Flynn, Michael Bennett, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Percy Harvin, Phil Dawson, Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson, Vernon Davis
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Cosell on Kaepernick: “He had brain freezes on two of those final three plays.”
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
How the 49ers built a championship roster
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
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Alex Boone, Alex Smith, Anthony Davis, Bruce Miller, Chris Culliver, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Jonathan Goodwin, Justin Smith, LaMichael James, Michael Crabtree, Mike Iupati, Mike Nolan, Mike Singletary, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Scot McCloughan, Trent Baalke, Vernon Davis
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Warren Sapp says the 49ers and Ravens defenses are opposites, Ngata is unimpressive and Iupati is top-heavy
Warren Sapp spoke on KNBR Thursday afternoon. Here is his breakdown of the 49ers and Ravens defenses, as well as his scouting report of the 49ers’ offensive line and the Ravens’ defensive line. Q: What do you think of the … Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Alex Boone, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Derrick Brooks, Donte Whitner, Ed Reed, Frank Gore, Haloti Ngata, Joe Staley, Jonathan Goodwin, Mike Iupati, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Peyton Manning, Ray Lewis, Shelton Quarles, Simeon Rice, Terrence Cody, Warren Sapp
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Matt Millen’s ranking of 49ers linebackers might surprise you
Before leaving for New Orleans, I spoke by phone with Matt Millen, who has been doing TV work for both ESPN and NFL Network of late. It was for a story I wrote on the 49ers linebackers. Here are excerpts: Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Matt Millen, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis
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Fangio: “I’ve always like Joe Flacco. I was there when he was drafted.”
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Can you go back to just the last game real quick. Those final two pass plays in which LB Ahmad Brooks batted … Continue reading
Cosell on Kaepernick: “I thought he did a really good job of stepping up in the pocket.”
Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what he said about the NFC Championship game. Q: How do you think Colin Kaepernick performed as a passer against the Falcons? COSELL: I thought he threw the ball exceptionally … Continue reading
49ers NFC Championship grades: Defense and special teams
ATLANTA – The 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24. The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith and Ray McDonald didn’t get much pressure on … Continue reading
Three keys to the game for the 49ers and the Falcons
This is the opening to my Saturday article on the keys to the game for the 49ers and the Falcons. The Falcons need a miracle to beat the 49ers this Sunday. That’s the consensus of NFL critics. The Falcons need … Continue reading
49ers divisional playoff grades: Defense and special teams
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers massacred the Packers 45-31 on Saturday night. Here is the grade for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B+. Justin Smith played 53 snaps, 91 percent of the defensive snaps. That alone is … Continue reading
Aaron Rodgers: “Being a 49er fan, that was a team I enjoyed watching and dreamt about playing for.”
Aaron Rodgers spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How does this 49ers team look different from Week 1 when you saw them at Lambeau? RODGERS: Defensively it’s the same guys. … Continue reading
49ers Week 17 grades: Defense and special teams
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers stomped the Cardinals 27-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Ricky Jean Francois had a team-high six tackles (one for a loss), a sack and a QB … Continue reading
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