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Harbaugh on the Falcons: “They’re solid in every regard.”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How did DT Justin Smith make it through the game? “Good. Played well. Came out of the game as clean as possible.” … Continue reading →

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49ers divisional playoff grades: Defense and special teams

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 defense and special teams. Defensive line: B+. Justin Smith played 53 snaps, 91 percent of the defensive snaps. That alone is … Continue reading →

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Aaron Rodgers: “Being a 49er fan, that was a team I enjoyed watching and dreamt about playing for.”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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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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49ers Week 17 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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Why the 49ers-Cardinals game matters

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

There are two reasons why this game against the Arizona Cardinals matters deeply to the 49ers. First, there are playoff implications. If the 49ers win, they’ll be 11-4-1. They’ll get the No.2 seed and a first-round Bye if the Packers … Continue reading →

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Loss of Justin Smith could be more than just physical

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers have a big problem with Justin Smith. Even if he is able to play in the playoffs, a triceps injury is very painful, especially when the elbow gets beyond a normal range of motion. The 49ers probably would … Continue reading →

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Willis on Justin Smith: “You can’t really put into words what he means to this defense.”

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Patrick Willis spoke at his locker Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about how the loss of Justin Smith is affecting the 49ers’ defense. Q: What do you want to see from you defense against the Cardinals. … Continue reading →

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Brent Jones: “This team will not win the Super Bowl unless the defense carries them.”

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: On a 1-to-10 scale, how much of an alarm meter would you ring on Sunday night? BRENT JONES: I think it’s a 10. The thing that scares me … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 16 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SEATTLE, Wa. – The Seahawks crushed the 49ers 42-13 Sunday night. Here are the grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: F. They couldn’t stop the run or tackle the quarterback. The Seahawks ran right down the 49ers’ … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 15 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

FOXBORO, Ma. – The 49ers beat the Patriots 41-34 and clinched a playoff berth. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith did not play particularly well, and then he left the … Continue reading →

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Fangio says the 49ers offense must “move the ball, get first downs, score points” against the Patriots

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is what Vic Fangio said about the 49ers’ upcoming matchup with the Patriots in the media tent on Thursday. Q: What jumps out at you about the Patriots offense? FANGIO: They’re not only the top rated … Continue reading →

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Belichick on the 49ers offense: “They’re good in the run game.”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick just spoke to Bay Area reporters on a conference call. Here’s what he said about the 49ers. Q: When you watch the film of the 49ers, what leaps out at you? BELICHICK: … Continue reading →

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