Tag Archives: Vernon Davis

49ers rookie mini-camp: Day 2 – B.J. Daniels plays like Russell Wilson

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Before I get into the good and not-so-good of the second day of the 49ers’ rookie mini-camp, I want to share that I noticed three players playing two positions today – Eric Reid played free safety and … Continue reading →

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49ers vs. Seahawks: Which team is better right now?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Many of my readers have been comparing and contrasting the 49ers and Seahawks this week, so I thought it would be interesting to break down the two clubs by offensive, defensive and special teams units. In other words, at this … Continue reading →

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49ers still need a deep-threat wide receiver

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

I like the Anquan Boldin trade for the 49ers. It’s a steep price to pay for his salary – $6 million in 2013 – but cheap in terms of draft picks – just a sixth rounder. Yes, the 49ers virtually … Continue reading →

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49ers Super Bowl XLVII grades: Offense

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers lost the Super Bowl 34-31 on Sunday. Here are the grades for the offense. Offensive line: A-. This group struggled in the first half when Haloti Ngata was healthy. They couldn’t open up any holes for Frank Gore, … Continue reading →

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How the 49ers built a championship roster

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This is my Saturday article on the gradual construction of the 49ers’ roster. By GRANT COHN After the 2004 season, the 49ers were the worst team in football. They had practically no talent, they had won two games, and they … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl MVP odds: Kaepernick 7-4, Flacco 11-4, Alex Smith 100-1

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Grant Cohn

These are the current Super Bowl MVP odds, according to Bet Firms: Colin Kaepernick: 7-4. Joe Flacco: 11-4. Frank Gore: 7-1. Ray Lewis: 7-1. Ray Rice: 10-1. Michael Crabtree: 14-1. Anquan Boldin: 16-1. Vernon Davis: 18-1. Torrey Smith: 20-1. Ed … Continue reading →

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‘Thank God for Ginn’

Posted on January 29, 2013 by philbarber

I learned something about 49ers safety Donte Whitner today that many of you probably knew already. He has a tattoo on his right forearm that reads “Thank God for Ginn.” Continue reading →

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Harbaugh: “I don’t know where you’ve gotten the impression that I don’t enjoy talking to the media.”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Any complaints? “New haircut there, [Bay Area News Group beat writer] Cam [Inman]?”   I got it in Atlanta. I like to … Continue reading →

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Roman says he’s used Vernon Davis as a “flat-out decoy” at times

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke at the media tent Thursday afternoon. This is what he said about Vernon Davis. Q: You went to Vernon Davis quite a bit more last week than you had in a while. How much … Continue reading →

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Aldon Smith: “It might not be me making the play, but somebody’s going to get there.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke in the 49ers’ locker room Wednesday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: Have offenses been double-teaming you more and more as the season has progressed? ALDON SMITH: Yeah, I’ve gotten doubled a lot … Continue reading →

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Kaepernick vents to Vernon Davis at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Youngstown, Ohio

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Vernon Davis spoke in the locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a story he told about a dinner he had with Colin Kaepernick a few months ago in Youngstown Ohio, after the loss to the Vikings. VERNON DAVIS: … Continue reading →

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Cosell on Kaepernick: “I thought he did a really good job of stepping up in the pocket.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what he said about the NFC Championship game. Q: How do you think Colin Kaepernick performed as a passer against the Falcons? COSELL: I thought he threw the ball exceptionally … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh on Kaepernick: “He’s a man for all seasons. Tremendous football player, basketball player, baseball player.”

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Grant Cohn

This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   “Good to see everybody back. You guys made it back safe.”   You made it back safe? “Yes.”   And what was that trip like? … Continue reading →

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