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Fangio on the Rams: “They’re playing good football.”

SANTA CLARA – Here is what Vic Fangio said about the Rams at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How much have the Rams changed in three weeks? “They haven’t. They’re playing good football. They came into … Continue reading

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49ers Week 12 grades: Coaching

NEW ORLEANS — The 49ers just beat the Saints 31-21. Here are the grades for the 49ers coaches. Coaching: B-. The 49ers committed a whopping 10 penalties – that’s on the head coach. Greg Roman did not establish the run … Continue reading

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Fangio says Aldon Smith has “combination of strength, size, speed, slither and long arms.”

Vic Fangio held a press conference Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers.   It looked like LB Patrick Willis had a really good game in coverage on Monday. Is that typical? Is … Continue reading

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Fangio says the Saints offense is “pretty proficient and explosive.”

Vic Fangio held a press conference Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Saints offense, courtesy of the 49ers.   What are your initial thoughts on the Saints offense? “Pretty proficient and explosive. Any time you’ve got a quarterback … Continue reading

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49ers Week 11 grades: Coaching

SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers destroyed the Chicago Bears 32-7 Monday night. Here are the grades for the 49ers coaches. Coaching: A. The entire world expected the 49ers offense to come out running against the Bears. After all, the 49ers … Continue reading

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Bears-49ers matchups: Part V – Vic Fangio vs. Mike Tice

The 49ers play the Bears Monday night at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. Offensive coordinator Mike Tice vs. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio This matchup isn’t even close. It’s like Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks. Fangio … Continue reading

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Fangio on the 49ers D’s problem covering quick slot receivers: “I don’t see it as an epidemic by any means.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Vic Fangio said at his Saturday press conference about the 49ers defense’s recent struggles covering slot receivers. ME: Your defense has struggled to cover quick inside receivers. What do you attribute that to, and has … Continue reading

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Fangio on the 49ers run D

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Saturday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers run defense, which has not performed well in three of their last four games. Q: The run defense hasn’t been as … Continue reading

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Brooks on the 49ers defense: “We’re aggressive. We want to shut guys out.”

SANTA CLARA – Ahmad Brooks spoke at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers defense. Q: How can your defense get even better the second half of the season? BROOKS: We just need to stay together … Continue reading

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Fangio says Goldson is “right up there” with Ed Reed

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Dashon Goldson.   Obviously Dashon Goldson was very good last year. But, have you seen significant strides in certain areas this year? … Continue reading

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Fangio on Amendola: “Very similar to Wes Welker.”

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Rams offense.   Them having WR Danny Amendola back, how does that kind of change what they do? “I don’t think … Continue reading

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Midterm report card: Vic Fangio

The 49ers defense ranks first in both yards and points allowed. They haven’t given up a touchdown in four of their last five games. Give Vic Fangio credit. The defense’s statistics have improved since last season even though they’re not … Continue reading

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49ers Week 8 grades: Coaching

Coaching: B+. Vic Fangio called more blitzes than usual and the 49ers defense got a ton of pressure on John Skelton. Greg Roman called some creative run plays in the first quarter out of Bill Walsh’s old “Blue” and “Brown” formations, … Continue reading

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