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Steve Young on the 49ers’ kicker competition: “To me, it’s the last thing you want to do.”

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers kicker competition. Q: How does a slumping kicker like David Akers affect the quarterback’s mindset during a game? YOUNG: When a kicker’s in a funk, it’s … Continue reading →

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Steve Young: “If I was the coach, I would immediately go to the game plan from Chicago.”

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. This is his take on the 49ers’ blowout loss to the Seahawks and what the Niners should be doing on offense. STEVE YOUNG: They got beat up. They got pounded. I was disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Steve Young on Kaepernick: “He’s played five games. How much do you trust him? I kind of trust him!”

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is what Steve Young said about Colin Kaepernick Wednesday afternoon on KNBR. Q: What did like about Colin Kaepernick’s performance against the Patriots? YOUNG: I think more than anything, handling it. Everyone has a sense of how hard it … Continue reading →

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Steve Young says the 49ers must score 30 points to beat the Patriots

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said the 49ers have to do to beat the Patriots on Sunday. The Patriots are currently favored to win by five-and-a-half points. Q: How many points do the 49ers have … Continue reading →

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Steve Young explains how to get Vernon Davis involved in the 49ers passing attack

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers’ use of Vernon Davis. Q: Should the 49ers do a better job getting Vernon Davis open and part of the game plan? YOUNG: I haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Young, Dilfer and Jaworski debate the 49ers QB change

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Former quarterbacks Steve Young, Ron Jaworski and Trent Dilfer just spoke on ESPN about the 49ers recent quarterback change. Here’s what they said. DILFER: “I’m really wrestling with this decision to go with Colin Kaepernick. I see the splash. I … Continue reading →

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Steve Young on the aftermath of the 49ers QB change: “Is Jim up to this?”

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young just spoke on KNBR. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick, Alex Smith and Jim Harbaugh. YOUNG: I played a long time, and this is a big boy league, and it’s a tough league, and you get paid … Continue reading →

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Young sizes up Kaepernick, compares him to Favre

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said Colin Kaepernick. Q: Does Kaepernick’s game remind you of you? Was there anything he did against the Bears that you didn’t know he could do? YOUNG: “There were some … Continue reading →

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Young on Smith v. Kaepernick: “They’re not going to get in a fist fight in the locker room.”

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers quarterback controversy. Q: What do you think’s going on with this quarterback controversy? YOUNG: “It’s pretty easy for me based on what Jim said. There are … Continue reading →

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Young wants Harbaugh to end the QB controversy and name Alex Smith the starter immediately

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on ESPN this afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers quarterback controversy. Q: Jim Harbaugh says he has two quarterbacks with a hot hand. What’s your reaction? YOUNG: “My reaction is I want to know his … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 11 grades: Colin Kaepernick

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers destroyed the Chicago Bears 32-7 Monday night. Here are the grades for Colin Kaepernick. Colin Kaepernick: A+. Jeff Garcia said Kaepernick should check it down all game. Steve Young said Kaepernick should use his legs. … Continue reading →

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Steve Young on Kaepernick’s development: “He’s on 1-80 in Davis and he needs to get to Reno, but at least he’s on the road.”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick. Q: How do you think Kaepernick did against the Rams? YOUNG: I thought he was thumbs-up. A young player in a tight spot. Had to go … Continue reading →

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Alex Smith on the Lions: “The D line is definitely a strength of theirs. I mean, just look at them.”

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke in front of his locker Wednesday afternoon. He talked about turnovers, Randy Moss and the upcoming opponent – the Detroit. Lions. Here’s a transcript. Q: You’ve gone 185 pass attempts without an interception? Who … Continue reading →

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