Tag Archives: Ricky Jean-Francois

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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Harbaugh says Justin Smith is questionable and Cam Johnson has been promoted to the 53-man roster

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said. Q: How did practice go this week? HARBAUGH: Good. Good practice this week. Solid week of practice. Q: Did you like this day because … Continue reading →

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Fangio on the 49ers defense: “I think we were a little tired yesterday, but today, I think we’re fine.”

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   We ask you this from time to time, but after a game like Sunday’s where the Patriots had something like 92, 93 … Continue reading →

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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 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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Five questions for the defense

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Tuesday was a defense-dominated day in the 49ers’media tent – Vic Fangio, Larry Grant and Ricky Jean Francois all spoke at the podium, and I spoke one on one to Chris Culliver in the locker room. I … Continue reading →

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Preseason Week 2 grades: The defense and special teams

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my preseason Week 2 grades for the 49ers’ defense. DEFENSIVE LINE: B+. The starters didn’t get much pressure on the quarterback, but they mostly shut down Arian Foster and the Texans’ great running game – Foster gained most … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio on the state of the Niners defense entering training camp

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent today, and here’s a transcript of what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.   How much more of the defense are you going to be able to install … Continue reading →

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Justin Smith: “Your team isn’t always stacked forever.”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith philosophized about his team and his future this morning at the 49ers facility. He said he’s got three, maybe four more good years of football in him, and that the Niners window to win the … Continue reading →

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Grant’s top-five favorite 49ers

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This year the beat writers voted Donte Whitner the Garry Niver award winner for the player most accommodating with the press. Garry Niver covered the championship 49ers teams for the San Mateo Times. He died in the early ‘90s of … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith saves the day (Lowell column)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

My dad wrote his column on Alex Smith. In it, he gives the quarterback his due – Smith did what almost everyone said he couldn’t. He won a shootout. He led not one but two game-winning touchdown drives. And he … Continue reading →

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Michael Crabtree explained

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my Friday article on Michael Crabtree. It’s about the Crabtree behind the Crabtree, and for the article I interviewed Kyle Williams, Anthony Dixon, Ricky Jean Francois and Mr. Crabtree himself. To read my … Continue reading →

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The outstanding rookies’ breakout moments

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my article for Thursday’s paper on the Niners outstanding rookies. I focus on their breakout moments from this season. My idea was to ask each rookie to identify and discuss his breakout moment, … Continue reading →

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