Tag Archives: Ray Rice

Grant picks Ravens

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Grant Cohn

I’ve watched the 49ers up close since training camp 2011. I know how dominant they can be. When they’re at their best, they can blow out any team in the NFL. But I don’t think they’re at their best right … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl MVP odds: Kaepernick 7-4, Flacco 11-4, Alex Smith 100-1

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Grant Cohn

These are the current Super Bowl MVP odds, according to Bet Firms: Colin Kaepernick: 7-4. Joe Flacco: 11-4. Frank Gore: 7-1. Ray Lewis: 7-1. Ray Rice: 10-1. Michael Crabtree: 14-1. Anquan Boldin: 16-1. Vernon Davis: 18-1. Torrey Smith: 20-1. Ed … Continue reading →

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Ray Rice vs. Frank Gore

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Grant Cohn

A lot of the Super Bowl is going to happen on the ground. So which team has the better running attack? Let’s compare. Ray Rice: 26 years old, 5-8, 212 pounds, 4.42 40-yard dash. Career rushing average: 4.5 yards per … Continue reading →

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Whitner: “Miscommunication is why we had difficulties in the first half last week.”

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner spoke in the locker room Thursday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: You said Joe Flacco has made improvement. Can you put a time stamp on that? Did you see a change when Jim … Continue reading →

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Justin Smith on the Ravens’ offense: “The main reason they can chuck it deep is they run the ball successfully.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith spoke at his locker Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: Are you excited about the HarBowl? JUSTIN SMITH: No, not really. I don’t even know John Harbaugh. Just from playing against him, he’s on … Continue reading →

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Cosell: “Ray Lewis is going to struggle against this offense.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what he said about the 49ers’ Super Bowl matchup against the Ravens. Q: How much more difficult will it be for the 49ers’ offense to do what they want to … Continue reading →

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Top five NFL running backs

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

While we’re waiting for next week’s Mini-Camp to arrive, let’s play a game. Who are the top-five running backs in the NFL? I’ll play the game first, and then you go. Arian Foster – Houston Texans: Led the NFL in … Continue reading →

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Greg Cosell breaks down the Ravens and Alex Smith

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s the transcript of NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell’s interview from this morning on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac show. Q: Do the Harbaugh brothers coach in similar ways? Do their teams show similar tendencies? COSELL: There’s a toughness, a … Continue reading →

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Frank Gore on Ray Rice: “He good. I love his style.”

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Frank Gore said at his locker this afternoon. Q: Is the short week going to be a little bit of a test for you? GORE: Coach is doing a great job with us. I feel … Continue reading →

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Ray Rice breaks down the Niners defense

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here’s the transcript of Ray Rice’s Monday morning conference call. Q: The 49ers haven’t allowed a 100-yard rusher or a rushing touchdown this season. What are your thoughts on facing them? RICE: You look at the other side of the ball and … Continue reading →

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