Tag Archives: Vic Fangio

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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3-4 or 4-3 Under?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Grant Cohn

What’s the correct name for the 49ers’ base defense: 3-4 or 4-3 Under? If you’ve never heard of the 4-3 Under, click here to read a detailed explanation of it. The article says George Seifert used the 4-3 Under when … Continue reading →

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Whitner: “Miscommunication is why we had difficulties in the first half last week.”

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner spoke in the locker room Thursday afternoon. This is what he said. Q: You said Joe Flacco has made improvement. Can you put a time stamp on that? Did you see a change when Jim … Continue reading →

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Fangio: “I’ve always like Joe Flacco. I was there when he was drafted.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Can you go back to just the last game real quick. Those final two pass plays in which LB Ahmad Brooks batted … Continue reading →

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49ers NFC Championship grades: Coaching

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Grant Cohn

ATLANTA – The 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24. The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Here are the grades for the 49ers coaches. Coaching: A-. These guys had an “F” after the first quarter. The offensive game plan was … Continue reading →

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Fangio on Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers: “They’ve been running through tackles and running people over.”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   Just the matchup, the two wide receivers, how do those guys rate or compare or how difficult it is to prepare for … Continue reading →

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Heath Evans: “Atlanta’s just a front-running team. I think they’re soft when need be.”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Grant Cohn

NFL Network analyst and former NFL player Heath Evans spoke on KNBR Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers and the Falcons. Q: The 49ers are a four-point favorite on the road over the Falcons. Does this stun … Continue reading →

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49ers divisional playoff grades: Coaches

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers massacred the Packers 45-31 on Saturday night. Here is the grade for the 49ers’ coaches. Coaching: A. Both the offensive and the defensive game plans were terrific. On defense, the 49ers struggled to get pressure … Continue reading →

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Packers-49ers matchups: McCarthy vs. Fangio

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Packers Saturday at the Stick. In the meantime, I’ll break down the key matchups. Mike McCarthy vs. Vic Fangio Fangio wants Dashon Goldson and Donte Whitner to play deep zone coverage to take away the deep … Continue reading →

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Are the Packers equipped to run the ball on the 49ers? McCarthy: “We have to be.”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Grant Cohn

Packers’ head coach Mike McCarthy spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters on Tuesday. Here’s what he said. Q: How different are both of these teams from the teams that faced each other in Week 1? McCARTHY: I … Continue reading →

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Fangio on Justin Smith: “If he’s not playing up to his standard or close to it then we’ll put the next guy in.”

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Justin Smith and the rest of the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers.   Is DT Justin Smith closer to full strength and … Continue reading →

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Fangio on Aaron Rodgers: “He reminds me of Dan Marino in the pocket and Steve Young out of the pocket.”

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the Packers offense, courtesy of the 49ers.   You were in dime for so much of that … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh says he doesn’t think there are any gaps in Greg Roman’s body of work

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – At his Monday press conference, Jim Harbaugh addressed the possibility of one of his coordinators getting hired as a head coach elsewhere. Here’s what Harbaugh said about that. Q: Have you factored in the possibility that some … Continue reading →

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