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Projecting the 49ers’ DL depth chart in 2013 and 2014
What will the 49ers’ DL depth chart look like in 2013 and 2014? Here’s my best guess, and I’m interested to read yours as well. 2013 BASE ROLB, or “Leo” or standing rusher – Aldon Smith (although Defensive Coordinator Vic … Continue reading
How Glenn Dorsey fits into the 49ers’ defense
There’s been some confusion regarding exactly how the 49ers will use their newest defensive lineman, Glenn Dorsey. So I wrote an article explaining Dorsey’s role. He will start at nose tackle for the 49ers, meaning he’ll line up in the … Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Glenn Dorsey, Isaac Sopoaga, Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Will Tukuafu
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3-4 or 4-3 Under?
What’s the correct name for the 49ers’ base defense: 3-4 or 4-3 Under? If you’ve never heard of the 4-3 Under, click here to read a detailed explanation of it. The article says George Seifert used the 4-3 Under when … Continue reading
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Tagged 3-4, 4-3 Under, Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, George Seifert, Justin Smith, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Vic Fangio
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What the 49ers really need
Matt Barrows wrote a blog this morning arguing why the 49ers’ biggest offseason issue is the pass rush, not the secondary. I love Matt’s work and I usually agree with his opinions, but I disagree this time. The 49ers need … Continue reading
Grant’s 49ers mock draft: 1.0
This is my first attempt to predict whom the 49ers will draft in a couple of months. I’ll make more attempts as I learn more about the prospects. This time, I’ll mock just the first four picks. 1st round, pick … Continue reading
How the 49ers should use their draft picks
The 49ers have four picks in the first three rounds of the upcoming draft: The 31st, the 61st, the 74th and the 93rd pick. How would you like the 49ers to use those picks? Should they package them or some … Continue reading
49ers Super Bowl XLVII grades: Defense and special teams
The 49ers lost the Super Bowl 34-31 on Sunday. Here are the grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: C. Ray McDonald got pressure and recorded a sack, but the other defensive linemen were invisible. It was hard … Continue reading
How the 49ers built a championship roster
This is my Saturday article on the gradual construction of the 49ers’ roster. By GRANT COHN After the 2004 season, the 49ers were the worst team in football. They had practically no talent, they had won two games, and they … Continue reading
Posted in Inside the 49ers
Tagged Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Alex Boone, Alex Smith, Anthony Davis, Bruce Miller, Chris Culliver, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Jonathan Goodwin, Justin Smith, LaMichael James, Michael Crabtree, Mike Iupati, Mike Nolan, Mike Singletary, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ray McDonald, Scot McCloughan, Trent Baalke, Vernon Davis
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49ers NFC Championship grades: Defense and special teams
ATLANTA – The 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24. The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith and Ray McDonald didn’t get much pressure on … Continue reading
Will Justin Smith play in the playoffs? Harbaugh: “You watch the strength and how that comes back.”
SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith has missed the last two-and-a-half games with a partially torn triceps tendon. Jim Harbaugh was asked if he expects Smith to heal enough during the bye week to play in the playoffs. Here’s what Harbaugh … Continue reading
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Tagged Jim Harbaugh, Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Ricky Jean-Francois
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49ers Week 17 grades: Defense and special teams
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
Manningham moved to I.R., Jerod-Eddie promoted to 53-man roster
The 49ers just announced they’ve moved Mario Manningham to the injured reserve and replaced him on the 53-man roster with rookie undrafted defensive tackle, Tony Jerod-Eddie. The 49ers could be missing as many as three defensive tackles against the Cardinals … Continue reading
49ers Week 16 grades: Defense and special teams
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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