Tag Archives: Randy Moss

Ricky Jean Francois: “I’ve got to prepare like I’m starting.”

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Ricky Jean Francois very well may start in place of All Pro defensive lineman Justin Smith this Sunday night. Bay Area reporters and Randy Moss interviewed Jean Francois at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s a transcript. Q: … Continue reading →

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Which 49ers are expendable?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I just wrote a blog saying the 49ers should cut David Akers ASAP. Are there any other players the 49ers should sever relations with at the end of the season? If so, who? Ted Ginn Jr. comes to mind. He … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 15 grades: Offense

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’ offense. Offensive line: B+. They gave up just one sack – Rob Ninkovich beat Joe Staley. Other than that, … Continue reading →

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Manningham out vs. Patriots

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers have announced Mario Manningham is out tonight against the Patriots. This will be the second game in a row Manningham misses with a shoulder injury. Without Manningham last week against the Dolphins, Randy Moss played 29 snaps, was … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 14 grades: Offense

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: C. They’re a big, strong run-blocking line that struggles in pass protection. The 49ers came out passing in the first half … Continue reading →

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Geep Chryst improves 49ers red zone offense despite small hiccup

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – It has come to our attention that quarterbacks coach Geep Chryst is in charge of game planning the 49ers red zone offense every week. The 49ers have scored touchdowns on 56 percent of their red zone trips … Continue reading →

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What do 49ers do without Manningham?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Mario Manningham sat out the last two practices with a shoulder injury. If he can’t play against the Dolphins on Sunday, the 49ers lose a key weapon in the pass game. Manningham is second on the team in targets and … Continue reading →

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The problem with LaMichael James and A.J. Jenkins

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

When the 49ers drafted A.J. Jenkins in the first round and LaMichael James in the second round, all we heard was how the 49ers didn’t need those guys this season. The 49ers are so deep and talented, those two high … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 12 grades: Offense

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

NEW ORLEANS – The 49ers just beat the Saints 31-21. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: B-. These guys gave up pressure all game, but did not surrender a single sack because Kaepernick escaped every time. … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 11 grades: Offense

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers destroyed the Chicago Bears 32-7 Monday night. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: A. They opened holes and gave Kaepernick plenty of time to throw in the pocket. They only gave … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 10 grades: Offense

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO — The 49ers tied the Rams 24-24. Here are the grades for the 49ers offense. Offensive line: B. They gave up five sacks, but not all were their fault. In fact, four of the sacks were due to … Continue reading →

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Roman says Moss has been “wearing people out blocking.”

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Randy Moss.   Within a couple of snaps of each other against the Cardinals, Randy Moss had a downfield block on the … Continue reading →

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Rams-49ers matchups: Part II – Finnegan vs. Crabtree

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the St. Louis Rams Sunday at Candlestick Park. In the meantime, I’ll break down a couple of key matchups every day. CB Cortland Finnegan (5-10, 188 pounds) vs. WR Michael Crabtree (6-1, 214 pounds) Finnegan is the … Continue reading →

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