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Seahawks sign Flynn, Smith running out of options

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Alex Smith will not be flying to Seattle this week, contrary to earlier reports. That’s because the Seahawks just signed free agent quarterback Matt Flynn to a three-year, $26 million contract ($10 million guaranteed), according to Adam Schefter. If the … Continue reading →

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49ers sign Mario Manningham, or Ham On Rye

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Niners just signed wide receiver Mario Manningham to a two-year deal, according to Mike Florio. Just a few hours ago it looked like Manningham would sign with the Rams, but the Niners seem to have made a competitive offer … Continue reading →

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Source: 49ers offered Alex Smith three years, $24 million

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Kevin Lynch broke news this afternoon. Citing a league source, Lynch reports the Niners offered Alex Smith a three-year contract worth $24 million. What’s more, according to the source Smith wants to change agents, too. His current agent, Tom Condon, … Continue reading →

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Why the 49ers must sign Peyton Manning

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s another reason the 49ers should definitely sign Peyton Manning. It’s a given they would become instant Super Bowl favorites with him. We know this. But they’d also become the most watched, talked about, intriguing sports team in the world. … Continue reading →

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49ers want Manning

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Secretly, Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman have already watched Peyton Manning work out and have given him a physical, according to Adam Schefter, who calls the 49ers the mystery suitor for the Hall of Fame quarterback. Apparently, Harbaugh and Roman … Continue reading →

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What’s going on with Alex Smith

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Look, this is how I read what’s going on with Alex Smith. I’m trying to dope out the situation and these are my hypotheses: Alex Smith is waiting for Peyton Manning to sign before he does anything. His agent has … Continue reading →

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Why the Niners don’t want to sign Peyton Manning

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I’m trying to be open minded about the Peyton Manning debate. I want to see things from both sides. Yesterday, my dad and I came out strongly on the Pro-Peyton side. Many readers agreed with us, and many did not. … Continue reading →

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The Niners should sign Peyton Manning

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

A “well-placed source” told the great Matt Maiocco that the 49ers have an offer on the table for Alex Smith and they have no interest in signing free agent Quarterback Peyton Manning, to which I say, slow down, 49ers. That’s … Continue reading →

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Re: the offense, Cosell wonders: “Do they not have enough dimensions, or do they not have enough talent?”

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here is the transcript of this morning’s Greg Cosell interview on KNBR’s Murph and Mac Show. Enjoy. Q: You told us the Ravens were a homework week – that they presented so many different problems on defense that you needed … Continue reading →

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A top tight end: A ratings bonanza for Alex (and others)

Posted on March 14, 2011 by staff

Alex Smith isn’t often mentioned in the same breath as Peyton Manning or Philip Rivers. But when it comes to throwing to his favorite target – tight end Vernon Davis – Smith is at least in the neighborhood of the NFL’s elite. Continue reading →

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