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Ira Miller on the 49ers – this season and 1981, a conversation

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I did an interview with Ira miller, who, as you know, was the 49ers expert in the ’80s and ‘90s. He’s retired now, living in Illinois. What follows is the full transcript of our phone interview. A shorter version ran … Continue reading →

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LSU’s Patrick Peterson and … Ronnie Lott?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by staff

Now, no one is ready to predict Peterson will join Lott, the No. 8 pick in the 1981 draft, in the Hall of Fame. But there are a few noted draft analysts who are predicting Peterson will follow Lott’s path from college to San Francisco: In their latest mock drafts, ESPN’s Mel Kiper and Todd McShay both have the 49ers selecting Peterson with the No. 7 pick. Continue reading →

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Like Hayes, kind-of Niners Sanders, Dent voted into Hall

Posted on February 5, 2011 by staff

An injured Dent played in only two games during his lone season in San Francisco. In contrast, Sanders, who was named NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, had arguably the finest season of his 14-year career, returning three of his six interceptions for touchdowns. Continue reading →

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