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Bills-49ers matchup: Steve Johnson vs. Tarell Brown

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Bills at Candlestick on Sunday. In the meantime, I’ll break down a couple of key matchups every day. Split end Steve Johnson (6-2, 210 pounds) vs. Right cornerback Tarell Brown (5-10, 193 pounds) Brown has struggled … Continue reading →

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Fangio on Ponder: “He’s a threat both running and throwing.”

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.   From what you’ve seen, does RB Adrian Peterson look like a guy who is coming off an ACL injury? “No, he really doesn’t. He still has his great speed, … Continue reading →

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Lions-49ers matchups: Part III

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Part III of the Lions-49ers matchup series. Calvin Johnson vs. the 49ers secondary: Carlos Rogers, Tarell Brown, Chris Culliver and Dashon Goldson. It’s almost impossible for any secondary to match up with Calvin Johnson, perhaps the best athlete in the … Continue reading →

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Tarell Brown on covering Calvin Johnson: “If you jump off the ground quicker than he gets up, you’ll be OK.”

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Tarell Brown spoke in the media tent on Wednesday. He discussed how to cover Calvin Johnson and what “the look” from Aaron Rodgers means. Here’s a transcript. Q: How do you prepare for Calvin Johnson? BROWN: He’s … Continue reading →

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Week 1 grades: The 49ers upset the Packers 30-22

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Here are my grades for the 49ers, who upset the Packers 30-22 at Lambeau Field in the season opener. QUARTERBACKS: A. Alex Smith may have played the best game of his life, even better than his … Continue reading →

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Packers-49ers matchups: Part V

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Green Bay Packers in three days. In the meantime, I’ll break down a few key matchups a day. CB Tarell Brown: 5-foot-10, 193 pounds, 27 years old, 4.42 40-yard dash vs. WR Jordy Nelson: 6-3, 217 … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Thursday, the not-so-good – tough day for one cornerback

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Starting cornerback Tarell Brown has been one of the hardest workers in training camp, but he had a rough practice on Thursday against the scout-team offense. Twice Brown got beaten by undrafted rookie wide receiver Brian Tyms … Continue reading →

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Tarell Brown on trying to cover Manningham: “It’s like playing basketball.”

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Cornerback Tarell Brown spoke after Mario Manningham in the media tent this morning. He talked about what it was like to finally become a starter, what he expects from opposing offenses this year and what Manningham brings … Continue reading →

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Fangio on the responsibility of the nickel back, and more

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke first in the media tent this morning, and here’s a transcript of what he said courtesy of the 49ers. Your defense, the last couple of days, has obviously looked really solid. Is … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Friday, the good – the cornerbacks and an unexpected running back

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — The Niners’ cornerbacks stood out at Friday’s practice. Tarell Brown beat Randy Moss both times he faced him in one-on-one drills. Brown also broke up two Alex Smith passes intended for Mario Manningham – one in a … Continue reading →

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Fangio says the defense can be as good or better than last year, “but it might not show on paper.”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio talked about what makes NaVarro Bowman and Carlos Rogers so good, the Niners cornerback competition and how good the defense can be this year. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. What are … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Wednesday, the not-so-good — sorting out the cornerback depth chart

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Perrish Cox has been getting beaten on the outside pretty consistently so far in training camp, and today he was getting beaten on the inside during team drills by Kyle Williams. Cox’s main value to the team … Continue reading →

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Training camp report: Sunday, the good – Nathan Palmer stands out

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — It’s very early in training camp, and I’m no expert, but the undrafted rookie wide receiver from Northern Illinois, Nathan Palmer, is good. He may be better than A.J. Jenkins right now. Palmer caught five passes today … Continue reading →

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