Tag Archives: Vic Fangio

Fangio says he’s anxious for Friday’s preseason opener

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – It was defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s turn to speak in the 49ers’ media tent on Wednesday. He discussed Friday’s upcoming preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, the progress of his starting outside linebackers and a couple young … Continue reading →

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Fangio on the responsibility of the nickel back, and more

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke first in the media tent this morning, and here’s a transcript of what he said courtesy of the 49ers. Your defense, the last couple of days, has obviously looked really solid. Is … Continue reading →

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Fangio says the defense can be as good or better than last year, “but it might not show on paper.”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio talked about what makes NaVarro Bowman and Carlos Rogers so good, the Niners cornerback competition and how good the defense can be this year. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers. What are … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio on the state of the Niners defense entering training camp

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent today, and here’s a transcript of what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.   How much more of the defense are you going to be able to install … Continue reading →

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Niners media tent schedule

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here is the Niners’ current weekend interview schedule, which is subject to change. If you have any questions you would like me to ask, please leave them in the comment section below.   Friday, July 27 between 12-1pm Head Coach … Continue reading →

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Taking stock of Jim Harbaugh

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

What makes Jim Harbaugh so good? Two things jump out right away – preparation and assistant-coach selection. Last season, the Niners were arguably the most prepared team in the NFL after the lockout. Harbaugh willed his team into shape in … Continue reading →

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Fangio says the Niners defense has potential to be best defense he’s ever coached

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – It was defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s turn to explain the state of the Niners defense today. He said it has the potential to be the best defense he’s ever coached. He also talked about turnovers, and why … 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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Fangio on the Saints offense: “They have weapons everywhere. It’s hard to say, ‘Hey, if we stop this guy we’ll win this game.’”

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. You’ve just had a few extra days to prepare for the Saints. Does the Saints offense require extra days? Is it that complex? Are … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio on Aldon Smith: “It took him a while to totally integrate the power into his pass rush.”

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Yesterday, head coach Jim Harbaugh made a pitch for QB Alex Smith for the Pro Bowl. If you were pick one of your guys … Continue reading →

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Fangio: “With Roethlisberger, you always have to defend two plays.”

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Coach, how do you prepare for the Steelers team when you don’t know if Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is going to play or not? … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio: “Our pass rush was not an issue in that game.”

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s Thursday afternoon press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. [LB] Patrick [Willis] was talking about the goal line stand that you guys had in Baltimore a week ago, how he … Continue reading →

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Week 12 grades

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Grant Cohn

Here are my Week 12 grades for the 9-2 Niners. Alex Smith: D. His primary job on this team is to not turn the ball over, and he failed at that assignment tonight. With eighteen seconds left in the first … Continue reading →

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