Tag Archives: Ray McDonald

Cosell: “The Patriots went to their speed no-huddle and the Niners’ defense got tired.”

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is what Greg Cosell said on KNBR Thursday morning about the 49ers win over the Patriots. Q: Should the 49ers consider themselves lucky they beat the Patriots? There were so many fumbles they got back. COSELL: They won the … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 15 grades: Defense and special teams

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’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith did not play particularly well, and then he left the … Continue reading →

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Ray McDonald on Brandon Jacobs: “They felt he was being a distraction.”

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Ray McDonald said Tuesday in the locker room about Brandon Jacobs’s suspension. Q: Were you surprised about Brandon Jacobs getting suspended? McDONALD: From the coaches’ standpoint, they don’t want any distractions on the team. They … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 13 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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49ers Week 12 grades: Defense and special teams

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 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 →

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49ers Week 11 grades: Defense and special teams

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 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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49ers Week 10 grades: Defense

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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Week 7 grades: The defense

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers beat the Seahawks 13-6. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense. Defensive line: C+. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 103 yards on this group, which has given up 100-yard rushers two weeks in a row. … Continue reading →

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Fangio on Fitzpatrick: “I think he’s a competent NFL quarterback.”

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.   You played a couple teams earlier in the year that liked to spread you out, a lot of multiple receivers. Are the Bills the same way? … Continue reading →

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49ers MVP standings: Part II

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s the second installment of the 49ers team MVP standings. To read the first installment, click here. Vernon Davis: The best player on the team, but he isn’t even the leading receiver. That’s Michael Crabtree, who has been targeted 31 … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on The Handshake: “There’s nothing I can possibly add.”

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I was in an airplane somewhere above Nebraska or Colorado when Jim Harbaugh spoke to the media in Santa Clara Monday afternoon. He reiterated all the good things his players did against the Packers on Sunday, and he spoke about … Continue reading →

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Fangio on the responsibility of the nickel back, and more

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke first in the media tent this morning, and here’s a transcript of what he said courtesy of the 49ers. Your defense, the last couple of days, has obviously looked really solid. Is … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith discusses A.J. Jenkins, and more

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – On Friday, Alex Smith discussed why the Niners defense has recently dominated the offense in practice, how the passing game has progressed what he thinks of A.J. Jenkins so far. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. … Continue reading →

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