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49ers Week 13 grades: Defense and special teams
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers lost to the Rams 16-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense. Defensive line: A. Justin Smith may have had the best game of his season. He had a team-high 8 tackles, including three … Continue reading
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Tagged Aldon Smith, Carlos Rogers, Chris Culliver, David Akers, Justin Smith, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Tarell Brown
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Fangio calls Goldson and Whitner landmines, and more
SANTA CLARA – Here is what Vic Fangio said about the 49ers defense at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. How much is it a luxury for you to have all four linebackers locked up for at … Continue reading
49ers Week 12 grades: Defense and special teams
NEW ORLEANS — The 49ers just beat the Saints 31-21. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B+. Justin Smith had 1.5 sacks – he’s coming on at the end of the season, just … Continue reading
49ers-Saints matchups: Part V – Jimmy Graham vs. Willis and Whitner
The 49ers play the Saints Sunday at the Superdome. In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. TE Jimmy Graham vs. LB Patrick Willis and SS Donte Whitner This is the one matchup the 49ers will not win. Jimmy … Continue reading
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Tagged Donte Whitner, Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham, Patrick Willis
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Fangio says Aldon Smith has “combination of strength, size, speed, slither and long arms.”
Vic Fangio held a press conference Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers. It looked like LB Patrick Willis had a really good game in coverage on Monday. Is that typical? Is … Continue reading
49ers Week 11 grades: Defense and special teams
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers destroyed the Chicago Bears 32-7 Monday night. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: A. They held the Bears rushing attack to just 3 yards per carry. Justin Smith … Continue reading
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Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Andy Lee, Chris Culliver, David Akers, Justin Smith, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Tarell Brown
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Harbaugh misses practice to have procedure for irregular heart beat
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh is having a minor procedure today at Stanford University Hospital for an irregular heartbeat. Here’s what the 49ers public relations director and Patrick Willis said about it today in the media tent. P.R.: “Some of … Continue reading
Cosell: “It might be blasphemous, but I think Willis and Bowman have not played well as of late.”
NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell spoke on the Murph and Mac Show Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. Q: What warts are you seeing on the 49ers defense? COSELL: We can start by throwing … Continue reading
49ers Week 10 grades: Defense
SAN FRANCISCO — The 49ers tied the Rams 24-24. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense. Defensive line: D. Isaac Sopoaga was a liability at nose tackle. He actually got planted on his back by Steven Jackson in the … Continue reading
Rogers not concerned about 49ers defense forcing fewer turnovers this season
SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers defense. Q: You guys are ranked No.2 against the pass right now. How have the defensive backs stepped up this season? … Continue reading
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