Tag Archives: Ronald Johnson

The one player the 49ers should avoid in the draft

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Grant Cohn

If there is one player the 49ers should avoid drafting at all costs, who is it? If you can’t think of just one player, can you make a top-five list? I’m saying the 49ers should not draft USC wide receiver … Continue reading →

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How Jim Harbaugh can get better

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

How could Jim Harbaugh get one percent better? He’s already a very good coach, but as he says, you’re either getting better or you’re getting worse. You never stay the same. Keep in mind, I’m working under the hypothesis that … Continue reading →

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Rookie WR Johnson is married to the game

Posted on June 8, 2011 by staff

If sixth-round pick Ronald Johnson doesn’t make it in the NFL, one thing seems absolutely certain: It won’t be for lack of effort. Continue reading →

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Crabtree rests sore feet; Morgan quizzes Kaepernick

Posted on June 7, 2011 by staff

On the second day, Michael Crabtree rested. Continue reading →

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49ers found RB Hunter, WR Johnson in bargain bin

Posted on May 28, 2011 by staff

Oklahoma State’s Kendall Hunter – the 10th running back off the board — fell to the 49ers in the fourth round. USC’s Ronald Johnson, the 24th wide receiver selected, was still around in the middle of the sixth round. Continue reading →

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Film Festival, Scene 2: Chris Culliver was a college CB!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by staff

Trent Baalke, obviously, is at least mildly irritated by the suggestion that the 49ers will be trying Chris Culliver out at a new position in the NFL. He did play cornerback as a senior – just ask Baalke – but he only made seven college starts at the position (and 24 at safety). Continue reading →

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Niners rookies have their number called

Posted on May 9, 2011 by staff

Hunter and eight other rookies have their jersey numbers and a few, Hunter included, have some legacies to uphold. First-round pick Aldon Smith has not selected his number (decisions, decisions). Continue reading →

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Dilfer slams Seattle’s draft, sings San Francisco’s praises

Posted on May 3, 2011 by staff

During an interview on KNBR on Monday, ESPN draft analyst Trent Dilfer gave San Francisco’s draft a thumbs-up and discussed some of the picks. Continue reading →

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Reunited: USC WR Johnson back together with old coach

Posted on April 30, 2011 by staff

But no one is better acquainted with the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Johnson than first-year 49ers wide receivers coach John Morton, who was Johnson’s position coach for his four seasons at USC. Continue reading →

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NFL Draft: Niners could gamble on a slot

Posted on April 6, 2011 by staff

A No. 3 wide receiver isn’t the most pressing of the Niners’ draft needs, but it’s likely somewhere on the list. And with a pair of big-bodied wideouts in Michael Crabtree and Josh Morgan, it wouldn’t be a surprise if San Francisco targets a slot receiver. Continue reading →

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