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Steve Young says Alex Smith is, “The centerpiece of ‘If he’s successful, we’ll be successful.’”
Ralph Barbieri asked Steve Young about Alex Smith Wednesday afternoon on KNBR. Here’s what Young said. BARBIERI: I was never convinced the Jim Harbaugh fully trusted Alex Smith until the end of the Saints game. Is that fair to say? … Continue reading
Nice going, Alex, now do it again (Lowell column)
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my dad’s column for Thursday, so I’m linking to it. When they post my article I’ll link to that, too. Here’s an excerpt from my dad’s column: “Alex Smith had one great game. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Smith, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Montana, Lowell Cohn, Steve Young
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Steve Young on the Niners defense: “They’ll figure out a way to keep that score 24 or less.”
Ralph Barbieri and Tom Tolbert interviewed Steve Young on the KNBR this afternoon, and here’s what Young said about the Niners’ upcoming matchup with the New Orleans Saints. TOLBERT: What’s Alex Smith going through this week? What was it like … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Smith, Drew Brees, Jim Harbaugh, Sean Payton, Steve Young
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Steve Young on whether Alex Smith should be a Pro Bowl alternate: “It’s just fun to talk about Alex in these terms.”
Eric Byrnes asked Steve Young Wednesday on KNBR if Alex Smith should be a Pro Bowl quarterback. Here’s what Young said. Q: Should Alex Smith have been a Pro Bowl quarterback? Or if someone fell out – Aaron Rodgers or … Continue reading
Steve Young: “Whoever doesn’t think these guys are for real is kidding themselves.”
Steve Young spoke with Ted Robinson for a change this afternoon on KNBR. Here’s the transcript. Enjoy. Q: What did that win over the Steelers mean for the 49ers? YOUNG: “It was huge, just perceptually around the country. People look … Continue reading
Steve Young explains the over-my-dead-body quality in great quarterbacks
Here’s one more excerpt from yesterday’s Steve Young interview on the Razor and Mr. T show. Ralph Barbieri asked Young about Tim Tebow, and he replied in general terms about what makes great quarterbacks great. Q: What’s your explanation for … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Smith, Steve Young, The over-my-dead-body quality, Tim Tebow
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Steve Young on quarterbacking in the red zone: “Be the artist and create something to get the ball in the end zone.”
Steve Young spoke with Tom Tolbert and Ralph Barbieri on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here is the part of interview I found most interesting. TOM TOLBERT: How do you cure Alex Smith – I shouldn’t say Alex Smith, I don’t know … Continue reading
Steve Young: “You’ve got to test the boundaries of what the offense can do.”
Here’s the Niner portion of this Wednesday’s Steve Young show on KNBR with the Razor and Mr. T. Q: What are you looking for over the last four games from the Niners? YOUNG: “I’d love to see some no-huddle. I’d … Continue reading
Steve Young says, “The offense is not ready for the prime time.”
Steve Young spoke on KNBR’s The Razor and Mr. T show Wednesday afternoon. Here’s an exchange from that show between Young and Mr. T, Tom Tolbert, on the state of the Niners in the wake of their loss to the … Continue reading
Steve Young: “Alex is slowly becoming part of the reason why they’re winning.”
Here’s the transcript of Wednesday afternoon’s Steve Young show with the Razor and Mr. T on KNBR. Enjoy. Q: Here’s Steve Young, who’s convinced us over the years that playing quarterback is an art. YOUNG: Did you see Tom Brady … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Smith, Green Bay Packers, Jim Harbaugh, Steve Young
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Steve Young: “Let’s the throw the ball 40 times just once, just to see how it goes.”
Steve Young spoke about Jim Harbaugh’s 49ers yesterday afternoon on the Razor and Mr. T show on KNBR. Here’s what Young said. Q: Talk about the 49ers. YOUNG: Well this is a phenomenal story. I actually don’t care what happens … Continue reading
Steve Young says the time is now for the Niners to open up the offense
This is a little late, but it’s still pertinent and interesting. Last week Steve Young spoke on the Razor and Mr. T’s show on KNBR about a lot of things, one being the 49ers. So I’m passing along those quotes … Continue reading
The lowdown on the 49ers quarterback meetings
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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