Tag Archives: Ricky Jean-Francois

49ers extend NT Ian Williams

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers just announced they have re-signed nose tackle Ian Williams to a two-year contract. This is Trent Baalke’s official statement: “We are very pleased to extend the contract of a young, talented player like Ian. He will have the … Continue reading →

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49ers free agency preview: Goldson and Walker out? Casey and Cribbs in?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Free Agency starts Tuesday at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. To get you greased up for the signings, Rotoworld’s Evan Silva made a list of the top 100 free agents, and guessed where each one would sign. To read Silva’s list, … Continue reading →

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Grant’s post-Combine 49ers mock offseason

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Now that the NFL Scouting Combine is over, let’s try to predict what the 49ers will do this offseason. Here’s my best guess. I’m eager to read yours. FREE AGENCY OUT: Dashon Goldson, Isaac Sopoaga, Ricky Jean Francois, Larry Grant, … Continue reading →

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Grant’s 49ers mock offseason: 1.0

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Many of you have asked me for my best guess about what the 49ers will do in free agency and the draft. This is my first best guess. I’ll make subsequent best guesses in the coming weeks. The 49ers will … Continue reading →

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Can Aldon Smith be effective against the Packers?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Packers Saturday at the Stick. In the meantime, I’ll break down the key matchups. LT Marshall Newhouse vs. ROLB Aldon Smith To beat the Packers, you must pressure Aaron Rodgers. Aldon Smith, as you know, is … Continue reading →

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Aaron Rodgers: “Being a 49er fan, that was a team I enjoyed watching and dreamt about playing for.”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Aaron Rodgers spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How does this 49ers team look different from Week 1 when you saw them at Lambeau? RODGERS: Defensively it’s the same guys. … Continue reading →

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Will Justin Smith play in the playoffs? Harbaugh: “You watch the strength and how that comes back.”

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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49ers Week 17 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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Harbaugh on the loss of Justin Smith: “The next guy has got to step up.”

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: Why promote Tony Jerod-Eddie to the active roster and not a receiver? HARBAUGH: We felt that’s where we needed the depth this … Continue reading →

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Manningham moved to I.R., Jerod-Eddie promoted to 53-man roster

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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 →

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Contrast in coaching styles

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers and Seahawks’ offensive game plans were polar opposites Sunday night. Let me explain. The Seahawks did what the whole world expected – they ran at Ricky Jean Francois and they threw at Carlos Rogers. The Seahawks’ message was … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 16 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

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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Staley on the Seahawks: “Their defensive front is the fastest in the NFL, especially those two guys on the edge.”

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Joe Staley spoke at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: The Seahawks have the third ranked defense in the league. What makes them so good? STALEY: Very, very fast. Their defensive front is the … Continue reading →

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