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SANTA CLARA – NaVorro Bowman spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. He discussed his fourth quarter interception against the Packers, and he described what Takeaway Thursdays are. Here’s a transcript.
Q: What was the key to your interception?
BOWMAN: …
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke in front of his locker Wednesday afternoon. He talked about turnovers, Randy Moss and the upcoming opponent – the Detroit. Lions. Here’s a transcript.
Q: You’ve gone 185 pass attempts without an interception? Who …
When you watch football on television, you only see what’s happening at the line of scrimmage. That’s just half the story. When I watch a game from a press box, I get to watch the other half. I want to …
One curious stat from yesterday’s dominating win over the Green Bay Packers: The 49ers offense converted just 2 of 9 third downs – 22 percent. That’s worse than their average last season – 28 percent.
Granted, the two third downs …
GREEN BAY, Wis. – It was fourth and ten with 54 seconds left, and the Packers had to convert the first down or they’d lose. Aaron Rodgers saw Jordy Nelson single-covered by Chris Culliver. Rodgers stared at Chris Culliver. Culliver …
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. We had a really good training camp. Thought our guys were dialed in every day. I think we got accomplished …
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the full transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Fangio praised Aaron Rodgers and Marshall Newhouse, and confirmed that Perrish Cox is the No.4 cornerback.
As a defensive coordinator, when you know …
SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. He broke down what makes Aaron Rodgers so good and why he doesn’t throw many interceptions. Whitner also predicted Randy Moss would face one-on-one coverage this Sunday. Here’s …
SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. He said Randy Moss looks much faster than he did in training camp, and Rogers explained what makes Packers’ wide receiver Greg Jennings tough to cover. Here’s a …
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
You’re looking alive. Did you have enough sleep last night? Everything good?
“Yes, everything’s scary good. Word’s out. Jack Jr. reported for duty yesterday …
SANTA CLARA – Here’s a snippet of Packers head coach Mike McCarthy’s Wednesday teleconference, in which he discussed Jim Harbaugh, Alex Smith, and Colin Kaepernick.
Q: Is the read-option play with Colin Kaepernick something you have to prepare for?
McCARTHY: …
The 49ers announced today that they’ve signed 35-year-old outside linebacker Clark Haggans to a one-year contract. He will take Parys Haralson’s roster spot, because Haralson was placed on the Injured Reserve list this afternoon.
Haralson seemed to injure his left …
The 49ers announced their practice squad this afternoon. It consists of these eight players:
DT Tony Jerod-Eddie
LB Cam Johnson
DT Matthew Masifilo
T Al Netter
WR Nathan Palmer
S Michael Thomas
T Kenny Wiggins
LB Michael Wilhoite
Five surprises:…
SANTA CLARA – Two key 49ers were limping in the locker room this afternoon – Ted Ginn Jr. and Demarcus Dobbs.
Dobbs was on crutches and his left leg was wrapped from the ankle to the knee. He hardly put …
SANTA CLARA – Ted Ginn Jr. spoke to a group of reporters at his locker Thursday afternoon, and he spoke primarily about his development as a wide receiver. Here’s a transcript.
ME: What excites you about your role in the …
SANTA CLARA – Yesterday I asked the defense five questions. Today I asked Greg Roman and Alex Smith four questions. Here are their responses followed by my conclusions.
Question 1: Now that Moss and Manningham are on the team, can …
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers play their third preseason game Sunday night in Denver against the Broncos, and it’s well known that the third preseason game is different from all other preseason games.
Typically, the starters play the entire first …
Before he flew to Houston for Saturday’s preseason game against the Texans, strong safety Donte Whitner spoke at the podium in the 49ers’ media tent. He discussed the way the defense practices, what he’s learned from Randy Moss and how …
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening statement:
“Good afternoon, looking forward to playing the Houston Texans this week down in Houston. It will be our first time on the …
Alex Boone, the 49ers’ new right guard who had never played guard before Friday night’s exhibition opener, spoke in the media tent Monday afternoon. He talked about his transition from tackle to guard, the advantages and disadvantages of being tall …
SAN FRANCISCO – Scott Tolzien was on the side of the field at Candlestick Park signing autographs today when Donte Whitner officially dubbed him “Baby Drew Brees.” A few writers walked over to Tolzien afterward and he was happy to …
SAN FRANCISCO – Alex Smith spoke at his locker after the 49ers 17-6 preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night. Smith gave big praise to Brandon Jacobs, Brett Swain and the offensive line. Here’s the transcript of the …
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke in the 49ers’ media tent after Jim Harbaugh on Thursday. Smith answered questions about Ted Ginn Jr., Leonard Davis and Mike Singletary, among other topics. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Guys are …
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the 49ers’ media tent on Thursday. He announced Michael Crabtree and Ted Ginn Jr. are his starting wide receivers for Friday’s preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Here’s the transcript courtesy of the …
SANTA CLARA – Rookie running back LaMichael James did not practice on Tuesday. This was the first practice he’s missed in training camp, and it is not known why he missed it.
Backup quarterback Josh Johnson struggled today. He played …
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke Tuesday about Colin Kaepernick, Kendall Hunter and the team’s approach to the preseason, among other things. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“How’s everybody doing today? Getting ready for our first …
SANTA CLARA – Colin Kaepernick wants to show this preseason that he is capable of becoming starting-caliber quarterback – that’s what he said at his Tuesday afternoon press conference. He also discussed his performance last preseason and his ongoing transition …
SANTA CLARA – On Monday, Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent and discussed the current quarterback depth chart, Michael Crabtree’s injury status and why Kendall Hunter is having a great training camp. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.…
We all know Alex Smith is the 49ers’ starting quarterback, but there’s competition for the backup job and Josh Johnson may have pulled into the lead this week.
Until the past few practices, Johnson appeared to be in last place, …
SANTA CLARA – Mario Manningham spoke in the Niners media tent for the first time Saturday morning. He talked about his first impression of the playbook, his relationship with Randy Moss and the depth chart at wide receiver. Here’s a …
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 …
SANTA CLARA – All four of the Niners quarterbacks struggled in practice today.
Alex Smith threw three interceptions – one to Bowman, one to free safety Darcel McBath and one to reserve linebacker Mike Wilhoite. McBath’s interception came after a …
SANTA CLARA – Former University of Oregon record-setting running back LaMichael James spoke outside of the media tent this afternoon. He talked about punt returning, learning the playbook and being in a huddle for the first time since high school. …
SANTA CLARA – The Niners’ 260-pound running back Brandon Jacobs spoke in the media tent for the first time on Thursday. He discussed the NFC Championship Game and his first impression of Jim Harbaugh’s offensive playbook. Here’s what Jacobs said.…
SANTA CLARA – Starting center Jonathan Goodwin spoke in the media tent Thursday about guards Alex Boone and Leonard Davis, how the Niners 31st ranked red zone offense can improve and how physical these padded training camp practices can …
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke at the podium this afternoon and discussed the red zone offense, the running back rotation and his impression of undrafted rookie wide receiver Nathan Palmer. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening statement:…
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 …
SANTA CLARA – 24-year-old All Pro inside linebacker NaVarro Bowman spoke in the media tent this afternoon. He talked about how he got so good so quickly, what he’s learning from defensive line coach Jim Tomsula and how he can …
SANTA CLARA — I’m writing this because A.J. Jenkins is the first round pick and everything he does is news. He is the famous name in Trent Baalke’s envelope days before the draft, and Jim Harbaugh recently defended him to …
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what offensive coordinator Greg Roman said at his Sunday afternoon press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening statement:
“We’re deep into camp now, in the swing of things. We get the pads on today, working …
SANTA CLARA – Here are my observations from the second padless practice of the Niners training camp.
THE GOOD
SANTA CLARA – Today Justin Smith answered questions about his teammates and about playing both defense and offense. Here’s what he said.
Q: How much of a head start does the defense have this year as opposed to last year?…
SANTA CLARA – Patrick Willis answered questions about his ability to cover tight ends and rush quarterbacks this afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: A year ago at this time going in to camp one of the things you said …
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 …
SANTA CLARA – The Niners first practice of the 2012 training camp was padless – full contact doesn’t start until Sunday. Keeping that in mind, here are my impressions from Friday.
THE GOOD
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke last in the media tent on Friday. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.
[WR] Randy [Moss] was saying it’s a work in progress, the offense, the passing game, and fitting in with …
SANTA CLARA – Randy Moss spoke to Bay Area reporters for the first time in person as 49er today. He came into the media tent after head coach Jim Harbaugh and answered questions about his conditioning, his first impression of …
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh was the first 49er to speak at in the media tent this afternoon. He mostly discussed the depth chart. Here’s the transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Hello.”
Did you do anything different at …
SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke to reporters for the first time since his stabbing on June 30, and here’s what he said.
Q: There’s been a lot of concern around the country for your well-being. What was the saddest …
SANTA CLARA – Dashon Goldson, who signed his one-year franchise tender this morning, explained to reporters this afternoon why he chose to sign it today. Here’s what he said.
Q: How does it feel to be back?
GOLDSON: It feels …
