Tag Archives: Trent Dilfer

Dilfer thought criticism was unfair

Posted on February 3, 2013 by BobPadecky

Former 49ers quarterback Trent Dilfer said he felt particularly motivated to lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl title in 2000. Now as an NFL analyst for ESPN, Dilfer said he used as motivation the criticism he was getting as … Continue reading →

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Dilfer on the Pistol: ‘There’s no answer for it.’

Posted on February 2, 2013 by philbarber

Is the Pistol offense here to stay in the NFL? It has been one of the most popular big-picture questions all week in New Orleans. Two days ago, ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer got a chance to weigh in on the topic, and he was vehement. Continue reading →

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How will Mike Nolan game plan against the 49ers offense?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Grant Cohn

On KNBR Tuesday afternoon, Trent Dilfer said Mike Nolan likes to take away an offense’s fast ball. What do you think Nolan will consider the 49ers’ fast ball? Do you think he’ll double team Vernon Davis or Michael Crabtree? Do … Continue reading →

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Dilfer: “What do you load up to stop when you’re playing the 49ers right now with Colin?”

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Trent Dilfer spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said. Q: What did you think of the 49ers victory over the Packers? DILFER: I’ve never been happier to be wrong than I was this weekend. Man, I was really … 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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Dilfer: “Jim fought for drafting Kaepernick.”

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Grant Cohn

I just read a piece by Sports Illustrated writer Don Banks that has some fascinating background on the 49ers QB situation. Here are two brief excerpts from the 2,000 word article. Banks writes: “….like all NFL head coaches to some … Continue reading →

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ESPN disputes Trotter’s report about Colin Kaepernick

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Breaking news: ESPN is disputing Jim Trotter’s report that the 49ers have made Kaepernick the starter against the Saints. According to ESPN’s Trent Dilfer, Harbaugh told Smith that Kaepernick will get the first-team reps in practice, but the starting job … Continue reading →

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Cosell: “Dilfer lost his job after being the Super Bowl winning quarterback.”

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here is the complete transcript of Greg Cosell’s interview from this morning’s Murph and Mac Show. Enjoy. Q: What does a Redskins team that was shut out Sunday in Toronto bring to the table? COSELL: Offensively? I would again answer … Continue reading →

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The lowdown on the 49ers quarterback meetings

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Grant Cohn

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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Trent Dilfer’s #filmstudy of the 49ers

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Trent Dilfer just wrote a series of tweets on the 49ers which he tagged #filmstudy. Here’s what he wrote. 1. Alex Smith DEALING in Big Moments whole year, Vertical accuracy has been very good. Passing game making strides” 2. “Iupati … Continue reading →

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Dilfer slams Seattle’s draft, sings San Francisco’s praises

Posted on May 3, 2011 by staff

During an interview on KNBR on Monday, ESPN draft analyst Trent Dilfer gave San Francisco’s draft a thumbs-up and discussed some of the picks. Continue reading →

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Dilfer: Kaepernick might have highest ceiling in the draft

Posted on May 2, 2011 by staff

Colin Kaepernick is a project. He might have a bigger upside than No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton. And, oh my goodness, wait until you see the 49ers’ second-round pick throw lasers while rolling to his left. Continue reading →

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