By PHIL BARBER
With (at least) two great inside linebackers in the Super Bowl, both wearing the same jersey number, everyone has been asking Patrick Willis if he chose No. 52 to honor Ray Lewis.
Willis’ answer has been consistent. …
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Shannon Sharpe blasts Randy Moss
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
By BOB PADECKY
As reported on this blog earlier, 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss said Tuesday during Super Bowl Media Day that he is the greatest wide receiver of all time.
Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe, now …
Harbaugh says a lot in just one word
Monday, January 28, 2013
By BOB PADECKY
NEW ORLEANS — At Monday’s Super Bowl press conference, the 49ers coach was asked a question from a reporter who obviously had known Harbaugh a long time.
“Do you still hold onto negative things as much now …
Walker: “It’s a little different going from Alex throwing a nice firm ball to going to Kap, he throws a little heater.”
Saturday, January 26, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Delanie Walker spoke at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick.
Q: What’s the difference between catching passes from Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick?
WALKER: It’s a little different going …
Walker: “We’ve bought into the philosophy of Jim Harbaugh. We don’t give nothing away.”
Saturday, January 26, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Delanie Walker spoke at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Jim Harbaugh.
Q: Harbaugh is intense on the sidelines. What do you guys think about that?
WALKER: He’s not yelling at us. He’s yelling …
Report: Crabtree will not be charged for sexual assault
Friday, January 25, 2013
KTVU is reporting the San Francisco District Attorney’s office said it will not file charges against Michael Crabtree.
San Francisco police had been investigating Crabtree for an alleged sexual assault that occurred in a hotel after the 49ers’ playoff victory …
Report: 49ers “highly interested” in trading for Darrelle Revis
Friday, January 25, 2013
NFL.com just reported the 49ers are “highly interested” in trading for the New York Jets’ 27-year-old three-time All Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis.
The 49ers are not the only team that wants Revis. The Seahawks, Broncos, Packers, Patriots and Bills …
LaMichael James on Moss: “Randy is my guy. 1a, 1b. Me and him.”
Thursday, January 24, 2013
SANTA CLARA – LaMichael James spoke at his locker Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: You said earlier you were hitting the hole a little too fast. Have you adjusted to that?
JAMES: I have not. I really haven’t, …
Whitner: “Miscommunication is why we had difficulties in the first half last week.”
Thursday, January 24, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner spoke in the locker room Thursday afternoon. This is what he said.
Q: You said Joe Flacco has made improvement. Can you put a time stamp on that? Did you see a change when Jim …
Roman: “A lot of things that we have done, we see other teams doing.”
Thursday, January 24, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. Really excited and really proud of our players and our staff for being the NFC Champions. And our direction …
Roman says he’s used Vernon Davis as a “flat-out decoy” at times
Thursday, January 24, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke at the media tent Thursday afternoon. This is what he said about Vernon Davis.
Q: You went to Vernon Davis quite a bit more last week than you had in a while. How much …
Fangio: “I’ve always like Joe Flacco. I was there when he was drafted.”
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Can you go back to just the last game real quick. Those final two pass plays in which LB Ahmad Brooks batted down …
Alex Smith: “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a little bittersweet.”
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke in the locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Is it bittersweet that the 49ers are going to the Super Bowl and you’re not the starting quarterback?
ALEX SMITH: I’d be lying …
Justin Smith on the Ravens’ offense: “The main reason they can chuck it deep is they run the ball successfully.”
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith spoke at his locker Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Are you excited about the HarBowl?
JUSTIN SMITH: No, not really. I don’t even know John Harbaugh. Just from playing against him, he’s on …
Kaepernick vents to Vernon Davis at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Youngstown, Ohio
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Vernon Davis spoke in the locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a story he told about a dinner he had with Colin Kaepernick a few months ago in Youngstown Ohio, after the loss to the Vikings.
VERNON DAVIS: …
When Jim Harbaugh told his dad he was going to draft Kaepernick
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
In July 2011, HBO Real Sports did a feature on the Harbaugh brothers.
At the time, they did not air a clip of Jack Harbaugh talking about the moment his son, Jim, told him he was going to draft Colin …
Report: Crabtree investigated for sexual assault
Friday, January 18, 2013
According to KTVU Bay Area Channel 2, who cites an unnamed source in the San Francisco Police Department, Michael Crabtree is being investigated for an alleged sexual assault.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the alleged assault took place the …
Frank Gore on the pistol read option: “I just felt like that’s not real football at first.”
Thursday, January 17, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Frank Gore’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
You haven’t worn that in a while?
“No.”
Why’d you pull it out today?
“It’s a work day. That’s about it. …
Fangio on Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers: “They’ve been running through tackles and running people over.”
Thursday, January 17, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Just the matchup, the two wide receivers, how do those guys rate or compare or how difficult it is to prepare for those …
Roman on the Falcons: “I think they’re a very good situational team on defense.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Sorry to keep you waiting. Good afternoon. Obviously we’re very excited to be back in the Championship Game against a …
Harbaugh on Gore: “Body feels great, his mind feels good, great attitude.”
Thursday, January 17, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Have you had any interesting guests come in and talk to the team this week?
“No.”
Sometimes you do.
“Yeah, sometimes.”…
Kaepernick: “I watched Vince Young, Michael Vick, McNabb, the old clips of Cunningham.”
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Colin Kaepernick’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
[Head coach Jim] Harbaugh mentioned last week that you were really picking up the game plan, a savant-like game he said. Did …
Delanie Walker: “We’ve got G-Ro and they’ve got Mike Nolan. It’s going to be a battle.”
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Delanie Walker spoke at his locker Wednesday afternoon. This is what he said.
Q: Is it going to be important to establish you and Vernon in the passing game against the Falcons?
WALKER: Most definitely. Crab’s been …
Justin Smith on the Falcons: “They have two really good running backs and they run the ball exceptionally hard.”
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a transcript of his press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
How did you come out of the game? How did you feel Sunday?
“I think it felt …
Willis: “It’s not good enough just to make it to the NFC Championship. We want to win it all.”
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Patrick Willis’ Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
When you put on the game film of the Falcons, what’s the first thing that jumps out at you?
“They’ve got a …
Harbaugh: “I think Colin does a great job of continuing in his humility.”
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
A week ago at this time you made an observation about the early stages of the game planning, guys were soaking it in. …
Comparing Frank Gore, LaMichael James and Kendall Hunter
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I found some interesting stats on the 49ers’ running backs I’d like to share with you.
According to Pro Football Focus, LaMichael James is averaging 3.37 yards after contact per attempt (14th in the NFL), has forced five missed …
Dilfer: “What do you load up to stop when you’re playing the 49ers right now with Colin?”
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Trent Dilfer spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said.
Q: What did you think of the 49ers victory over the Packers?
DILFER: I’ve never been happier to be wrong than I was this weekend. Man, I was really …
Whitner on the 49ers’ offense: “Trick ‘em, and then we’re going to go deep on you. I like it.”
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Donte Whitner spoke at his locker Tuesday morning. This is what he said about defending the 49ers’ offense.
Q: How tough is it for a defense to defend the 49ers’ read option?
WHITNER: It’s tough for everybody on a defense …
Whitner on the Falcons’ offense: “When they come in the middle of the field, we’re going to be extremely physical.”
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Donte Whitner held court at his locker Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about the Atlanta Falcons’ offense.
Q: You guys have had success against the best quarterbacks – Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees. How will …
Brent Jones says the 49ers will eat the Falcons alive
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. This is what he said about the 49ers’ upcoming matchup against the Falcons.
Q: Are you worried about the Falcons?
BRENT JONES: “I am feeling very confident. The Falcons are paper falcons. Let’s …
Harbaugh on the Falcons: “They’re solid in every regard.”
Monday, January 14, 2013
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
How did DT Justin Smith make it through the game?
“Good. Played well. Came out of the game as clean as possible.”
…
Garcia on Kaepernick: “The kid just really believes in his abilities. He has tremendous abilities.”
Monday, January 14, 2013
Jeff Garcia spoke on 95.7 The Game Monday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick.
GARCIA: He looked outstanding. He did a great job. The kid is extremely athletic, but he just has that confidence, that swagger about him. …
Michael Crabtree has arrived
Saturday, January 12, 2013
This is the opening for my Sunday sidebar on Michael Crabtree.
SAN FRANCISCO — This used to be Frank Gore’s offense. He’s still good — he rushed 22 times for 119 yards and a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers …
Crabtree: “I’ve got a chip on my shoulder right now.”
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Michael Crabtree spoke at his locker Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: You struggled in the NFC Championship game last season. It seems like you’ve really blossomed this season. What do you attribute that to?
CRABTREE: …
Roman on Harbaugh: “He’s got a great mind, he’s ultra competitive, very fair, always looking to do what’s fair and right.”
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers offense, courtesy of the 49ers.
We don’t get to watch WR A.J. Jenkins in practice but can …
Fangio on Justin Smith: “If he’s not playing up to his standard or close to it then we’ll put the next guy in.”
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Justin Smith and the rest of the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers.
Is DT Justin Smith closer to full strength and how’s …
Harbaugh on Kaepernick: “It’s a bit savant-like the way he’s handling it so far this week.”
Monday, January 7, 2013
SANTA CLARA — This is what Jim Harbaugh said about Colin Kaepernick Monday in the media tent, courtesy of the 49ers.
You always talk about trying to improve one percent every day. Have you seen that in QB Colin …
Report: Gamble to interview for Chargers GM job
Sunday, January 6, 2013
For the past few days it looked like the Jets would hire 49ers’ Director of Player Personnel Tom Gamble, but that is not the case according to Adam Schefter. He just tweeted the Jets want someone else.
Schefter reports …
LaMichael James heaps praise on the 49ers offensive line and Chip Kelly
Friday, January 4, 2013
SANTA CLARA – LaMichael James spoke at his locker Friday afternoon about the 49ers offensive line and his college coach, Chip Kelly. Here’s what James said.
Q: What’s it like running behind the 49ers’ offensive line.
JAMES: A lot of …
Justin Smith: “If I’m fortunate enough, I’ll get to play in this one.”
Thursday, January 3, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith practiced Thursday for the first time since he tore his left triceps tendon in New England on December 16th.
He spoke at his locker after practice, and this is what he said.
Q: How did …
Billy Cundiff on the 49ers’ kicker competition: “It’s a performance business.”
Thursday, January 3, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Billy Cundiff made 10-of-12 field goals in Thursday’s kicker competition. He made a 55-yarder with a portable plastic holder.
Cundiff spoke at his new 49ers’ locker after practice, and here’s what he said.
Q: Do you know …
Young: “I’ve got to believe that for Colin Kaepernick, it’s time off. And I don’t know that time off helps young players who need to stay in the groove.”
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Steve Young talked about the 49ers’ bye week and their chances to win the NFC Wednesday on KNBR. Here’s what he said.
Q: Are the 49ers still the favorites to win the NFC, or are they just a part of …
Harbaugh on the kicker competition: “It could be settled early next week.”
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Jim Harbaugh spoke on KNBR Wednesday morning. Here’s what he said about Billy Cundiff and David Akers.
Q: You guys have brought in Billy Cundiff to compete with David Akers?
HARBAUGH: That is football. Football is competition. I think we’re …
Will Justin Smith play in the playoffs? Harbaugh: “You watch the strength and how that comes back.”
Monday, December 31, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith has missed the last two-and-a-half games with a partially torn triceps tendon. Jim Harbaugh was asked if he expects Smith to heal enough during the bye week to play in the playoffs. Here’s what Harbaugh …
Can A.J. Jenkins contribute in the playoffs? Harbaugh: “Do I think he can? Yes. Do we need him to? Yes.”
Monday, December 31, 2012
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers’ first round pick, A.J. Jenkins, did not catch a pass in the regular season. He was not a contributor. This afternoon, Jim Harbaugh was asked if Jenkins can contribute in the playoffs. Here’s what Harbaugh …
Harbaugh on Gore: “I know his legs were tired the Seattle week.”
Monday, December 31, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Frank Gore had a hot start to the season, but he has not rushed for 100 yards in a game since Week 7.
Jim Harbaugh talked about Gore’s condition this afternoon.
Q: How fresh is Frank Gore …
Harbaugh says he doesn’t think there are any gaps in Greg Roman’s body of work
Monday, December 31, 2012
SANTA CLARA – At his Monday press conference, Jim Harbaugh addressed the possibility of one of his coordinators getting hired as a head coach elsewhere. Here’s what Harbaugh said about that.
Q: Have you factored in the possibility that some …
Harbaugh: “We’re going to have to run more data and log some more time on Washington.”
Monday, December 31, 2012
SANTA CLARA – This morning I wrote the 49ers should spend their bye week preparing and game planning more for the Redskins than the Packers or Seahawks.
I asked Jim Harbaugh this afternoon if the 49ers coaches will indeed spend …
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