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How to beat the 49ers
Now that we’re halfway through the season, there’s a book on how to beat the 49ers. We know it, the 49ers know it – it’s their job to know it — and the rest of the NFL knows it. Let’s … Continue reading
49ers midseason awards: Defensive runner up – NaVorro Bowman
The 49ers are halfway through their season. Today, I’ll give midseason awards for the best offensive and defensive players. Best defensive player: Runner up – LB NaVorro Bowman Bowman is the best run-defending inside linebacker in the NFL according to … Continue reading
49ers Week 8 grades: Defense and special teams
Here are the grades for the 49ers defense from their 24-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Defensive line: A. They completely shut down the Cardinals run game, holding it to 7 total yards. The defensive line often tackled running back … Continue reading
Week 7 grades: The defense
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Seahawks 13-6. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense. Defensive line: C+. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 103 yards on this group, which has given up 100-yard rushers two weeks in a row. … Continue reading
Is Millen’s criticism of Willis and Bowman fair or unfair?
Tuesday morning on 95.7 The Game, Matt Millen called out Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman for their performances against the New York Giants on Sunday. “That’s the worst I’ve seen those two play,” Millen said. As you may remember, Millen … Continue reading
Week 6 grades: Defense & special teams
SAN FRANCISCO — Here are the Week 6 grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: D. They got zero pressure on Eli Manning. They held Ahmad Bradshaw to 23 yards on 11 carries in the first half, but … Continue reading
49ers-Giants matchups: Part IV – Willis, Bowman and Whitner vs. Bennett
The 49ers play the Giants on Sunday at Candlestick. In the meantime, I’ll break down a couple of key matchups per day. TE Martellus Bennett (6-6, 265 pounds) vs. Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman and Donte Whitner With Dashon Goldson and … Continue reading
49ers MVP standings: Part II
Here’s the second installment of the 49ers team MVP standings. To read the first installment, click here. Vernon Davis: The best player on the team, but he isn’t even the leading receiver. That’s Michael Crabtree, who has been targeted 31 … Continue reading
Week 4 grades: 49ers shutout Jets 34-0
Here are the grades for the 49ers 34-0 trouncing of the Jets – the worst team in the NFL despite their 2-2 record. Quarterbacks: C. Alex Smith completed 12 of 21 passes for 143 yards. No touchdowns or turnovers. He … Continue reading
Rex Ryan on Alex Smith: “I was hoping he wasn’t as good as he is.”
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan spoke to Bay Area reporters on a conference call Wednesday morning. He talked about the key players on the 49ers’ offense, the seven blue-chip players on the 49ers’ defense and the how the … Continue reading
NEWS BULLETIN!! 49ers will destroy Vikings
Here’s how you know the Vikings are going to lose to the 49ers on Sunday: Head coach Leslie Frazier said, “We want to get the run established,” on a conference call Wednesday morning. Leslie, look at me. Listen to what … Continue reading
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Week 2 49ers MVP standings
My Week 2 Power Rankings, in tiers. Tier 1: The 49ers. Tier 2: Empty. Tier 3: Empty. Tier 4: The Texans and a few other teams. Tier 5: It doesn’t matter. No team ranks anywhere near the 49ers right now. … Continue reading
Fangio on the Lions: “This team will run the ball out of the gun.”
SANTA CLARA – The transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Facing another team that likes to throw the ball around, is there much carry over from last week to this? “Well, there is in the … Continue reading
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