Doctor Jim Harbaugh says Marcus Lattimore’s right ACL looks “really good.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said to the media Friday afternoon. Q: How did they look out there today? HARBAUGH: Good. Excitement is in the air. Our team got bigger. There are more of us. These guys look really good. They look like football players. Q: What kind of work will Lawrence Okoye do? HARBAUGH: Everybody is starting with their first step. He’s right in there – defensive…

May 10, 2013
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Tank Carradine: “Whenever the doctors tell me I’ll be ready, that’s when I’ll be ready.”

Cornellius “Tank” Carradine spoke to the media after the 49ers’ morning practice on Friday. Here’s a transcript. Q: What have the 49ers told you about how fast they want to get you back from your knee injury? CARRADINE: I’m just worried about what the doctors are saying. Whenever they tell me I can go back on the field, I’ll be ready. Q: Are you expecting to be ready for training…

May 10, 2013
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The 49ers’ top 10 offseason position battles

Here are the top-10 position battles on the 49ers I’m looking forward to this offseason. Which battles interest you the most? 1. No.2 and No.3 cornerback: Carlos Rogers vs. Nnamdi Asomugha vs. Chris Culliver. Tarell Brown probably is a lock to start, so Rogers, Asomugha and Culliver will compete for the other two cornerback spots in the 49ers’ Nickel defense. Rogers and Culliver will compete to cover the slot. The…

May 5, 2013
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Projecting the 49ers’ DL depth chart in 2013 and 2014

What will the 49ers’ DL depth chart look like in 2013 and 2014? Here’s my best guess, and I’m interested to read yours as well. 2013 BASE ROLB, or “Leo” or standing rusher – Aldon Smith (although Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio could choose to play Parys Haralson here to keep Aldon Smith fresh for the sub packages, like 2011). RDE or Under tackle – Justin Smith, Glenn Dorsey NT or…

April 30, 2013
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Baalke on Carradine: “He’s going to play down. He’s not an outside linebacker.”

SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Trent Baalke’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.   How do you guys envision DT Cornellius “Tank” Carradine as far as where he’ll play? Is he a defensive end? Is he an outside linebacker? “Well, he’s going to play down. He’s not an outside linebacker. In our system, it’s one of the things we really liked is the versatility. He’s a…

April 27, 2013
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Collaborative mock draft recap

Thanks to everyone who participated in “Inside the 49ers” first ever collaborative mock draft. It took 13 hours, but we got a get mock draft out of it. I’m going to hold another collaborative mock draft next Wednesday. It will start at 9:00 a.m. and there will be a 15-minute time limit for each pick. If you’d like to participate, sign up in the comment section below. If you’d like…

April 15, 2013
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