Tag Archives: Patrick Willis

Carlos Rogers: “I’m told I’m the the starter.”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke to Bay Area reporters this afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: What’s the mood like on the team right now? ROGERS: It’s always every team’s goal to win the Super Bowl. This is where … Continue reading →

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3-4 or 4-3 Under?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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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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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49ers Super Bowl XLVII grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers lost the Super Bowl 34-31 on Sunday. Here are the grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: C. Ray McDonald got pressure and recorded a sack, but the other defensive linemen were invisible. It was hard … 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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Warren Sapp says the 49ers and Ravens defenses are opposites, Ngata is unimpressive and Iupati is top-heavy

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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When Patrick Willis went off on a substitute teacher

Posted on January 30, 2013 by philbarber

Patrick Willis explains why he chose jersey No. 52 — and why it’s never a good idea to tell a high school player he isn’t as good as your son. Continue reading →

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Matt Millen’s ranking of 49ers linebackers might surprise you

Posted on January 29, 2013 by philbarber

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 →

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Aldon Smith: “It might not be me making the play, but somebody’s going to get there.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke in the 49ers’ locker room Wednesday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: Have offenses been double-teaming you more and more as the season has progressed? ALDON SMITH: Yeah, I’ve gotten doubled a lot … Continue reading →

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49ers NFC Championship grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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Three keys to the game for the 49ers and the Falcons

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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Fangio on Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers: “They’ve been running through tackles and running people over.”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Just the matchup, the two wide receivers, how do those guys rate or compare or how difficult it is to prepare for … Continue reading →

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Willis: “It’s not good enough just to make it to the NFC Championship. We want to win it all.”

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Patrick Willis’ Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   When you put on the game film of the Falcons, what’s the first thing that jumps out at you? “They’ve got a … Continue reading →

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