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49ers Week 17 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers stomped the Cardinals 27-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Ricky Jean Francois had a team-high six tackles (one for a loss), a sack and a QB … Continue reading →

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Should the 49ers bench Carlos Rogers?

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Carlos Rogers is having a bad season. He used to be a premier slot corner in the NFL, but he’s 31 years old, he’s lost a step and he can’t keep up with the quick slot receivers anymore. The 49ers … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 15 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

FOXBORO, Ma. – The 49ers beat the Patriots 41-34 and clinched a playoff berth. Here are the grades for the 49ers’ defense and special teams. Defensive line: B. Justin Smith did not play particularly well, and then he left the … Continue reading →

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Tarell Brown: “Stop Tom Brady and stop Wes Welker and the guys that make plays after the catch.”

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Tarell Brown spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Patriots’ offense. Q: What is going to be key for your defense against the Patriots? BROWN: We all have to go out there … Continue reading →

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Fangio to Goldson: “If the quarterback starts to slide, you’ve got to get off of him.”

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.   What kind of problems do the Dolphins present? “Well, they’ve got a talented young quarterback who’s a … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 13 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers lost to the Rams 16-13. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense. Defensive line: A. Justin Smith may have had the best game of his season. He had a team-high 8 tackles, including three … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 12 grades: Defense and special teams

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

NEW ORLEANS — The 49ers just beat the Saints 31-21. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: B+. Justin Smith had 1.5 sacks – he’s coming on at the end of the season, just … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 11 grades: Defense and special teams

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 the 49ers defense and special teams. Defensive line: A. They held the Bears rushing attack to just 3 yards per carry. Justin Smith … Continue reading →

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Bears-49ers matchups: Part II – Brandon Marshall vs. 49ers secondary

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Bears Monday night at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. Brandon Marshall vs. the 49ers secondary Like Crabtree, Marshall lines up all over the Bears formations – left receiver, right receiver and … Continue reading →

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49ers Week 10 grades: Defense

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO — The 49ers tied the Rams 24-24. Here are the grades for the 49ers defense. Defensive line: D. Isaac Sopoaga was a liability at nose tackle. He actually got planted on his back by Steven Jackson in the … Continue reading →

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Tarell Brown on 49ers No.1-ranked pass D: “If we give up a pass, it’s nothing too major.”

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — 49ers’ right cornerback, Tarell Brown, spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s how he explained the 49ers’ pass defense being ranked No.1 in the NFL. Q: Do you think you guys have improved covering the deep … Continue reading →

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Week 6 grades: Defense & special teams

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO — Here are the Week 6 grades for the defense and special teams. Defensive line: D. They got zero pressure on Eli Manning. They held Ahmad Bradshaw to 23 yards on 11 carries in the first half, but … Continue reading →

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Week 5 grades: 49ers demolish Bills 45-3

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO — Here are the grades for the 49ers 45-3 demolition of the Bills – a truly awful team. Quarterbacks: A. Alex Smith had the best statistical performance of his career. His QB rating was a near-perfect 156.2. He … Continue reading →

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