Tag Archives: Trent Baalke

Alex Smith: “It feels like I’ve been through way worse than this.”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here is the transcript of Alex Smith’s Wednesday conference call. Q: What are the emotions like right now for you having put this thing to bed? SMITH: You know, obviously happy. I’m glad that this is finally done. For me … Continue reading →

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Why the 49ers should get Tebow

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The Niners are a “team to monitor” in the Tim Tebow trade talks, according to Adam Schefter. Chris Mortensen also confirmed the Niners as a front runner. The rumor is Tebow costs nothing more than a fifth or a sixth … Continue reading →

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Source: 49ers offered Alex Smith three years, $24 million

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Kevin Lynch broke news this afternoon. Citing a league source, Lynch reports the Niners offered Alex Smith a three-year contract worth $24 million. What’s more, according to the source Smith wants to change agents, too. His current agent, Tom Condon, … Continue reading →

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49ers sign Cox to 2-year deal. Rogers and Ginn on way out?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers signed 25-year old cornerback and return specialist Perrish Cox this morning to a two-year contract. This could signal the end for Carlos Rogers and Ted Ginn Jr. in red and gold. Cox will most likely compete with Tramaine … Continue reading →

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Randy Moss to workout for the 49ers on Monday.

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

According to Adam Schefter, Randy Moss will fly to San Francisco today to work out for the Niners on Monday. This is a good move for the Niners. Moss may be the best deep threat wide receiver they could realistically … 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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49ers hedging their bets on Alex Smith

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Alex Smith wants a five-year contract, but the Niners only want to sign him for three years – that’s what the Sacramento Bee is reporting. What does this say about the Niners’ true feelings towards the quarterback they call “their … Continue reading →

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The Niners should sign Peyton Manning

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Grant Cohn

A “well-placed source” told the great Matt Maiocco that the 49ers have an offer on the table for Alex Smith and they have no interest in signing free agent Quarterback Peyton Manning, to which I say, slow down, 49ers. That’s … Continue reading →

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Free agency: The Niners have the cap space to sign Mike Wallace

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

According to Matt Maiocco, Ahmad Brooks will count $2.85 million against the 49ers’ salary cap in 2012. For all the figures of Brooks’ deal, read Matty’s article here. Just know that Brooks’ cap figures significantly increase in upcoming seasons, but … Continue reading →

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Niners give safety Spillman three-year contract; Goldson parts ways with agent

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Yesterday, I wrote that free agent free safety Dashon Goldson had a strong negotiating position with the Niners because they have no replacement for him. Well, maybe Trent Baalke disagrees. He gave C.J. Spillman, backup safety and top-special teamer, a … Continue reading →

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The 49ers won’t spend a lot on outside free agents

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s a very interesting tidbit from the great Mike Sando on Trent Baalke’s free agency philosophy. Sando asked Baalke at the Combine when is the right time for an NFL team to spend a lot of money on an outside … Continue reading →

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Baalke’s top-five moves of 2011

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Trent Baalke is having a monster year. On Friday, the 49ers extended his contract through the 2016 season, this coming a few weeks after he won the NFL’s Executive of the Year award. Almost every move he made in 2011 … Continue reading →

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2011-2012 grades

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here are my full season grades for the 2011 49ers. Alex Smith: A-. He’s a ‘B’ quarterback who had an ‘A’ regular season, an ‘A+’ divisional playoff game against the Saints and a ‘D’ championship game against the Giants. The … Continue reading →

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