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Niners sign QB Josh Johnson to 2-year deal, turn up the heat on Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Niners just announced they signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson to a two-year contract. What does this mean? Jim Harbaugh is going to say it’s all about competition. But what this really means is the Niners think they can … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith and 49ers at stalemate

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Look, I’m on the outside, but I can’t help but notice that Mark Sanchez just got a five-year contract extension from the Jets, $24 million guaranteed. Alex Smith is a better quarterback than Sanchez. It would be embarrassing for Smith … Continue reading →

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Scott Tolzien breaks down fellow Wisconsin Badgers Peter Konz and Nick Toon

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Right guard and wide receiver are two of the Niners biggest needs. They will most likely draft towards the end of the first round in April, and the University of Wisconsin has a pair of late-first-round prospects … Continue reading →

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The lowdown on the 49ers quarterback meetings

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here for your pleasure and enlightenment, and because it’s a Bye Week and nothing’s going on, I wrote a piece about what happens in quarterback meetings, focusing on 49ers quarterback meetings. The article follows. SANTA CLARA — What happens in … Continue reading →

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Grant’s top-three favorite 49ers

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Grant Cohn

I’ve been asking myself, “Who is my favorite 49ers player?” I’m not asking who is the best player. Just my favorite player. Here’s what I came up with. My Number One favorite player on the 49ers is Anthony Dixon. I … Continue reading →

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Scott Tolzien talks

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The Niners current third-string quarterback, undrafted rookie Scott Tolzien, spoke at his locker this morning. Here’s the transcript of the interview. Q: Has it been a hectic last few days? TOLZIEN: Seriously. It’s crazy, I’m on a … Continue reading →

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