Tag Archives: NaVorro Bowman

Vic Fangio: “Our pass rush was not an issue in that game.”

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s Thursday afternoon press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. [LB] Patrick [Willis] was talking about the goal line stand that you guys had in Baltimore a week ago, how he … Continue reading →

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Ray Rice breaks down the Niners defense

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s the transcript of Ray Rice’s Monday morning conference call. Q: The 49ers haven’t allowed a 100-yard rusher or a rushing touchdown this season. What are your thoughts on facing them? RICE: You look at the other side of the ball and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s injury report

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s what Wednesday’s injury report looks like. 49ers Limited Participation in Practice: LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder), WR Michael Crabtree (foot), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), RB Frank Gore (ankle), DT Ray McDonald (hamstring), RB Moran Norris (fibula), … Continue reading →

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Donte Whitner on Eli Manning: “He’s playing with a lot more confidence.”

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Donte Whitner’s Wednesday Q&A. Q: Does this game tell you where you guys stand? WHITNER: I feel like the Giants are a good football team. Both teams equally, we both need this football … Continue reading →

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Bowman the lion: “I wouldn’t say I knew I was this good.”

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — NaVorro Bowman reclines at his locker like a lion lying in the grass. He sits on a stool and leans back with his eyes closed, almost like he’s sleeping. He doesn’t waste a single movement – he’s … Continue reading →

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Browns HC Shurmur on Niners D: “They’re so good against the run they don’t have to be overly heroic in coverage.”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s the transcript of Cleveland Browns head Coach Pat Shurmur’s morning conference call with Bay Area reporters. Q: Are you going to keep the same travel schedule from when you came out here a couple weeks ago? SHURMUR: Yeah, we’re … Continue reading →

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Greg Cosell on Alex Smith and Carson Palmer

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s the transcript of Murph and Mac’s Q&A with NFL Film’s analyst Greg Cosell from this morning on KNBR. Murph and Mac asked Cosell about Carson Palmer first and then the 49ers second. I’m giving you the whole interview, but … Continue reading →

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Greg Cosell on the Niners’ comeback: “The player they exploited was Nnamdi Asomugha.”

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s what NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell said about the 49ers this morning on the Murph and Mac Show. Q: Did you have any inkling that the 49ers could pull off that comeback? COSELL: The best way to answer that … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith will start; Willis will miss first career game

Posted on December 29, 2010 by staff

The last big decision of Mike Singletary’s 40-game tenure was his choice of quarterbacks for last week’s must-win game at St. Louis. Singletary chose Troy Smith. And last week’s backup conceded today that he wasn’t thrilled when Singletary gave him the news. Continue reading →

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