Tag Archives: Von Miller

5 keys vs. the Broncos

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – The 49ers play the Denver Broncos today in their third preseason game. As you already know, the third preseason game is typically the most serious preseason game, the “dress rehearsal” before the regular season – starters play … Continue reading →

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Greg Roman on the matchup between Anthony Davis and Von Miller: “It will be great work for us.”

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA – Here is the full transcript of Greg Roman’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Good morning. Grinding through training camp right now. It’s a great opportunity for us to look at guys and how … Continue reading →

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Mailbag: No Patrick Peterson or Von Miller … then what?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by staff

Due to popular demand (one person on Twitter), we present the inaugural Inside the 49ers mailbag. If your question doesn’t appear below, it could appear in Mailbag No. 2: Continue reading →

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The links: Different incentives for Harbaughs, Vernon

Posted on March 19, 2011 by staff

The thought has crossed my mind that plenty of NFL players might not be too broken up about missing minicamps if there is an extended lockout. Perhaps. But Niners tight end Vernon Davis, among others, has some serious incentive to get back on the field. Continue reading →

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Nevada’s Kaepernick disagrees with project label

Posted on February 26, 2011 by staff

Kaepernick acknowledged that he’s trying to shorten his delivery – his long windup is one reason he’s earned the project label. But, with a 79 ½-inch wing span, he said there’s only so much shortening he can do. Continue reading →

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Ex-NFL scout: Smallish LB Von Miller plays strong

Posted on February 26, 2011 by staff

“This is part of why when you ask about his size, there’s no really no issue. Some guys play stronger and some guys that are big don’t play as strong. This guy plays with a great deal of explosion and a great deal of strength.” Continue reading →

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It’s Miller time. Again.

Posted on January 27, 2011 by staff

For his part, Watson ticked off a variety of attributes – acceleration, technique and a “great motor” – but he kept coming back to Miller’s hands. At 237 pounds, Miller isn’t huge, but Watson made it sound like he could crush skulls with his meat hooks. Continue reading →

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Senior Bowl standout Miller stood out on film

Posted on January 27, 2011 by staff

Von Miller, by many accounts, has been the star of the Senior Bowl this week in Mobile, Ala. And the Butkus Award winner figures to be moving up draft boards as a result. The 49ers, in desperate need of a pass-rushing outside linebacker for their 3-4 defense, surely have Miller among the candidates to select with the No. 7 overall pick, if he’s available. Continue reading →

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NFL Draft: A pass rusher, please

Posted on January 21, 2011 by staff

San Francisco hasn’t had a player record more than 8.5 sacks in a season since 2002 when Andre Carter had 12.5. In addition, Parys Haralson is the only San Francisco linebacker to rank higher than 29th in the NFL in sacks in the past eight seasons. Continue reading →

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