SANTA CLARA — Here is what Greg Roman said Thursday about Michael Crabtree, courtesy of the 49ers. What makes WR Michael Crabtree so valuable on third downs? “Well, Michael’s a really good football player. Mike’s got great hands. I think Coach [Harbaugh] said he’s got the best hands he’s ever seen. We marvel at his hands every day in practice. He’s a natural catcher; we can’t take credit for…
SANTA CLARA — Here is what Greg Roman said about the Rams defense at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Opening Statement: “Good afternoon. Knee-deep in our preparations. Players, we throw a lot at them each week. I think everybody can relate with the idea of you going into school to take a test and you studied, you prepared well for it, you feel pretty good about…
SANTA CLARA – Here is what Vic Fangio said about the 49ers defense at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. How much is it a luxury for you to have all four linebackers locked up for at least three more seasons after this one? “I think it speaks well for the organization that they’ve been able to in this age of salary cap. And it’s not always…
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 our game and played very well against us. They had a game against the Jets where the turnovers kind of set them back. And then last week they played very…
SANTA CLARA — Alex Smith just spoke in the locker room. Here’s what he said. Q: How was the news delivered to you yesterday? ALEX SMITH: It sucks. I don’t know what else to say. Q: Did Jim tell the two of you together? ALEX SMITH: Yeah. Q: Were you prepared for it? ALEX SMITH: For sure. I knew just based off the way things have gone the last couple…
Here’s what Adam Schefter just said on Sportscenter about Colin Kaepernick and Alex Smith’s future. SCHEFTER: “They reserve the right to go back to Alex Smith at any point if Kaepernick struggles. We don’t know how long that leash for Colin Kaepernick will be. But the fact of the matter is if Kaepernick plays the way that he has the last two games, it’s going to be his starting job…
NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick, Alex Smith, and the 49ers Super Bowl chances. Q: How did Colin Kaepernick play against the Saints? COSELL: What Kaepernick gives you is more passing dimensions (than Smith). There are two elements to that: No.1. Kaepernick is willing to pull the trigger on throws that I’m not sure Alex Smith would be willing…
Jim Harbaugh has been naming the starting quarterback week-to-week recently. Do you think he’ll name Alex Smith the starting quarterback ever again? Obviously, Smith will start if Kaepernick gets hurt. But barring that, will Smith ever start another game as a 49er?
SANTA CLARA – Just after he was named the starting quarterback, Colin Kaepernick spoke to reporters in the 49ers locker room. Here’s what he said. Q: What’s your reaction to being named the starting quarterback? KAEPERNICK: Excited. Q: Are you surprised at all by the decision? KAEPERNICK: I’m just happy to be back out on the field. Q: Did Harbaugh tell you if you would be starting the rest of…
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh just named Colin Kaepernick the 49ers starter against the Rams this Sunday. Here’s everything Harbaugh said about his decision. Q: Have you made a decision as to which quarterback you will start against the Rams? HARBAUGH: We plan to start Colin Kaepernick. We’re preparing him to make that start this week against the Rams. Q: What’s the rationale behind that? HARBAUGH: The rationale is we…
Adam Schefter just reported on ESPN that “people around the NFL” believe Colin Kaepernick will remain the starting quarterback for the 49ers. This is an opinion rather than a prediction, and shows a lot less certainty than last week when people seemed to have inside information. My opinion is Jim Harbaugh will name Kaepernick the starter this afternoon. Stay tuned.
Do you think Jim Harbaugh is handling the 49ers quarterback controversy well? Is he letting this drag on too long? It’s tough choosing between two quarterbacks – is Harbaugh in an impossible situation? Please explain your reasoning.
The 49ers announced this afternoon they’ve moved undrafted rookie Jewel Hampton from the non-football-related injury list to the active roster. With Kyle Williams and Kendall Hunter on the injured reserved list, Hampton becomes the 52nd man on the 49ers roster, which means they can still sign another player at any time. They were spotted working out kickers at their facility this morning.
The 49ers just announced they have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with All Pro third year inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman. Here is general manger Trent Baalke’s written statement on the extension: “NaVorro epitomizes what we look for in a 49er. We are excited that the All Pro tandem of Willis and Bowman will be together in red and gold for years to come.” The 49ers did not…
Kendall Hunter will miss the rest of the season due the left ankle injury he sustained against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, according to USA Today. Update: Hunter tore his left Achilles according to Matt Barrows. How big of a blow is this for the 49ers. How much does it affect their Super Bowl odds? Brandon Jacobs, Anthony Dixon and LaMichael James will have the opportunity to step up and become…
Jim, if you choose to start Alex Smith against the Rams on Sunday, you’ll be making the biggest mistake of your coaching career. You absolutely must start Kaepernick. If you start Smith, you will start a massive quarterback controversy. Every play Smith makes or doesn’t make will be compared to what Kaepernick did or could have done. Talk about speculation and hypotheticals. And you’re the one who will have started…
Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said on Monday about the 49ers quarterback controversy, courtesy of the 49ers. I would imagine you don’t—are you going to announce the quarterback for Sunday, or is that still something that you’re going to decide throughout the week? “Won’t today. Won’t today. As you know it’s the players’ day off. And will continue to consider it and wouldn’t announce anything before we had the chance…
Aldon Smith is six sacks away from tying Michael Strahan for the the single-season record. Here’s what Harbaugh said about that on Monday, courtesy of the 49ers. LB Aldon Smith is six sacks away from tying Michael Strahan for the all-time NFL record. How cognizant are you of that? How much would you want to see him get there? “We’re always happy for the other guy’s success. The thing…
Jim Harbaugh was asked Monday afternoon if A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James will play against the Rams. Here’s what Harbaugh said, courtesy of the 49ers. Getting into injuries, specifically the positions, is there a good chance that WR A.J Jenkins and RB LaMichael James could see some active duty on Sunday? “There’s a good chance that there will be some new active guys on Sunday. Going to send that…
Jim Harbaugh has been tap dancing around quarterback questions recently like a performer on Bourbon Street. Monday at his press conference, Harbaugh said Alex Smith is still the starting quarterback, but Harbaugh wouldn’t name Smith the starter against the Rams. Harbaugh said he’ll wait until Wednesday to make that announcement. Do you expect Harbaugh to start Smith against the Rams? Should Harbaugh start Smith against the Rams? Why or why…
