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Cosell breaks down the QB prospects in the draft

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell recently broke down the draft’s quarterback prospects on Yahoo’s Shutdown Corner podcast. Here’s his breakdown. Q: What do you think of Geno Smith? COSELL: There is no question he has an NFL arm. He’s an NFL talent. Now, … Continue reading →

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Young sizes up Kaepernick, compares him to Favre

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said Colin Kaepernick. Q: Does Kaepernick’s game remind you of you? Was there anything he did against the Bears that you didn’t know he could do? YOUNG: “There were some … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick cracks Berry’s top-10 fantasy QBs

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

ESPN’s fantasy football guru Matthew Berry just posted his top-10 fantasy quarterbacks for Week 12. They are: 1. Aaron Rodgers 2. Peyton Manning 3. Robert Griffin III 4. Matt Ryan 5. Tom Brady 6. Andrew Luck 7. Drew Brees 8. … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on Vernon Davis: “We couldn’t get him the ball in the passing game.”

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to Bay Area reporters in the 49ers’ defensive meeting room Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Vernon Davis’ performance against the Seahawks. HARBAUGH: “Vernon had one of his best games. His blocking was … Continue reading →

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Greg Cosell breaks down the Niners matchup with the Giants

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Murph and Mac interviewed NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell this morning on KNBR. They talked about Tim Tebow, Carson Palmer and Philip Rivers first, and then they talked Niners matchup with the Giants after. I’m giving you the Niners stuff … 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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911 call for secondary: Is there a CB in the draft?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by staff

Late in the second quarter of the Niners’ 34-7 loss to San Diego on Thursday night, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers spotted the mismatch — wide receiver Vincent Jackson on linebacker Takeo Spikes — and lofted a pass to Jackson for … Continue reading →

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