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Fangio calls Goldson and Whitner landmines, and more

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

Alex Smith: “It sucks. I don’t know what else to say.”

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 …

Jewel Hampton promoted to 49ers active roster

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, …

Harbaugh: “This season the quarterback position has been shared.”

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

Harbaugh is “proud as heck for Aldon.”

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

Kap on Kap

NEW ORLEANS – Here’s what Kaepernick said after the game about his performance against the Saints.

Q: Were you a good QB today?

KAEPERNICK: I think so. We got a win. That’s all that really matters.

Q: What did you …

Harbaugh chooses not to choose next week’s starting quarterback

NEW ORLEANS – Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said after the 49ers beat the Saints 31-21.

Q: Is Kaepernick your starting quarterback going forward?

HARBAUGH: Colin played well in a tough environment. He acquitted himself very well.

Q: Do you expect …

Whitner believes Kaepernick can become “one of the top guys in the NFL.”

NEW ORLEANS – Here’s what Donte Whitner said about Colin Kaepernick after the 49ers beat the saints 31-21.

Q: Do you know Colin Kaepernick?

WHITNER: I do know Colin Kaepernick. I work out with him every morning.

Q: What’s he …

Boone calls Kaepernick “calm,” “cool,” “collected,” “awesome” and “unbelievable.”

NEW ORLEANS – Here’s what Alex Boone said about Colin Kaepernick after the 49ers beat the Saints 31-21.

Q: How did Colin play?

BOONE: Awesome.

Q: What was your impression of some of the throws he made?

BOONE: Unbelievable. I …

Harbaugh says LaMichael James’ hands and route-running have improved dramatically

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said at his press conference Friday afternoon about LaMichael James, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

I understand that RB LaMichael James has been playing the role of RB Darren Sproles in practice this

Young sizes up Kaepernick, compares him to Favre

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said Colin Kaepernick.

Q: Does Kaepernick’s game remind you of you? Was there anything he did against the Bears that you didn’t know he could do?

YOUNG: “There were some …

Roman says the Saints defense uses “a multitude of overload blitzes at times.”

Greg Roman held a press conference Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Saints defense, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Opening Statement:

“Looks like a lot of people left early to get that turkey on their plate. I hope …

Fangio says Aldon Smith has “combination of strength, size, speed, slither and long arms.”

Vic Fangio held a press conference Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

It looked like LB Patrick Willis had a really good game in coverage on Monday. Is that typical? Is

Kaepernick discusses his first QB controversy

SANTA CLARA – Colin Kaepernick spoke after Alex Smith in the 49ers locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what Kaepernick said.

Q: Have you been involved in a situation like this?

KAEPERNICK: No.

Q: What have your talks with Alex been …

Brent Jones on Kaepernick: “When he walked on the field, he looked like the starting quarterback.”

Brent Jones spoke on KNBR this afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers quarterback controversy.

Q: Based on what you saw last night, what direction do you the 49ers ought to go at quarterback?

BRENT JONES: “I watched Colin …

Young wants Harbaugh to end the QB controversy and name Alex Smith the starter immediately

Steve Young spoke on ESPN this afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers quarterback controversy.

Q: Jim Harbaugh says he has two quarterbacks with a hot hand. What’s your reaction?

YOUNG: “My reaction is I want to know his …

Fangio on the 49ers D’s problem covering quick slot receivers: “I don’t see it as an epidemic by any means.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Vic Fangio said at his Saturday press conference about the 49ers defense’s recent struggles covering slot receivers.

ME: Your defense has struggled to cover quick inside receivers. What do you attribute that to, and has …

Fangio on the 49ers run D

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Saturday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers run defense, which has not performed well in three of their last four games.

Q: The run defense hasn’t been as …

Staley explains the final concussion contact test

SANTA CLARA – Joe Staley had a concussion a few weeks ago. He spoke the media tent Saturday afternoon and explained the final contact test which determines if a concussed player can play, and which Alex Smith will have to …

Rogers sizes up Marshall, Hester, Bennett, Amendola and Cruz

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Carlos Rogers said Friday afternoon in the media tent about the Bears wide receivers and how they compare to Danny Amendola and Victor Cruz – two receivers Rogers has struggled to cover.

Q: What makes …

Rogers expects the Bears to run the ball against the 49ers

SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said he expects from the Bears offense Monday night.

Q: The Bears have named Jason Campbell as their starter for the Monday night game. How …

Harbaugh says he’s had an “atrial flutter” almost all his life, and he feels fine

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh seemed like his normal self when he spoke in the 49ers media tent Friday afternoon. He was in a good mood, he was talkative and he smiled a lot.

As you are probably aware, he

Harbaugh says “there could be some subtle differences” in the game plan if Kaepernick is QB

SANTA CLARA – Here is what Jim Harbaugh said at his Monday press conference about the possibility of Colin Kaepernick starting against the Bears.

Q: Will Kaepernick get the bulk of the snaps in practice this week now that Alex …

Vernon Davis on his role with the 49ers: “I have to accept it. I have to live with it. I have to deal with it.”

SAN FRANCISCO – Vernon Davis caught four passes for 30 yards Sunday against the Rams. The Pro Bowl tight end has not caught more than four passes in a game since Week 5 against the Bills.

I just asked Davis …

Harbaugh calls the Rams “a great team.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the full transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

What did the four-star general [Bob Cone] have to tell the team afterwards?

“He had a great message for the …

Roman: “I worked for George Seifert in Carolina and he had a tremendous impact on me.”

SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about his coaching background and philosophy.

 

Rams LB James Laurinaitis was talking about some of your run concepts, formations, it’s unique. You

Why is Roman so motivated to feature Crabtree?

What do you think Greg Roman’s motivation is for featuring Michael Crabtree over Vernon Davis and Mario Manningham in the 49ers pass game?

Is it:

  1. Roman believes Crabtree is the best receiver on the team and one of the best

Cosell says Roman is calling fewer designed plays for Vernon Davis this season

NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell spoke on the Murph and Mac Show Thursday morning. Here’s Cosell’s take on the Vernon Davis issue.

Q: Vernon Davis’ catches have decreased a little bit this year. What are you seeing on film? Are …

Rogers not concerned about 49ers defense forcing fewer turnovers this season

SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers defense.

Q: You guys are ranked No.2 against the pass right now. How have the defensive backs stepped up this season?…

Alex Smith: “Love getting everybody involved, for sure.”

SANTA CLARA — Here is what Alex Smith said at his locker Wednesday afternoon, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

You talked to Peter King about WR Randy Moss’ influence on the team. Have you seen his work ethic rub off

Fisher says Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals are “quite a ways behind” 49ers offensively

St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters Wednesday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers.

Q: Did you feel the NFC was an ascendant division when you took the Rams …

Jacobs: “I feel really good now – that’s all I can elaborate on.”

SANTA CLARA – Brandon Jacobs spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about his health and his mindset.

Q: Your knee is feeling pretty good?

JACOBS: Yeah. I’ve had a long break (chuckles). I feel good. I’m …

Aldon Smith addresses the alleged restaurant incident

SANTA CLARA – A few Bay Area reporters approached Aldon Smith in the locker room Tuesday afternoon. We asked him if he wanted to talk about the report that he got jumped outside a restaurant in Columbus, Missouri last week. …

Harbaugh on Sam Bradford: “He’s got all the things you look for in a top-notch quarterback.”

Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said at his Monday press conference about the St. Louis Rams in general and their quarterback, Sam Bradford, in particular.

HARBAUGH: [The Rams] are playing good football. I think it’s an improved team. It seems like …

Alex Smith says 49ers laid an egg against Vikings and Giants

Mike Florio interviewed Alex Smith on Pro Football Talk Live Friday morning. Florio asked Smith what the 49ers learned from their losses to the Vikings and the Giants, and here’s what Smith said.

ALEX SMITH: “What it takes to win. …

Harbaugh explains the 4 sacks allowed vs. Cardinals defense

SANTA CLARA — Here’s how Jim Harbaugh explained the four sacks allowed by the 49ers offense against the Cardinals last night, courtesy of the 49ers.

Four sacks seemed to be the only question mark. Overlooking it together, do you see

Harbaugh on the Alex Smith-to-Michael Crabtree red zone connection

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said at his Tuesday press conference about the red zone connection between Alex Smith and Michael Crabtree, courtesy of the 49ers.

Michael Crabtree said he’s been working a lot in practice with Alex

Harbaugh on Vernon Davis

SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh held a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Vernon Davis.

HARBAUGH: “There’s some things that some defenses are doing, there’s no question about it. Just look at the tape, look at the …

Joe Staley says Alex Smith is feeling pretty good about himself

SANTA CLARA – Joe Staley spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Alex Smith.

Q: Did you see your coach’s “gobble, gobble, turkey” quote about criticism directed toward Alex Smith?

STALEY: I did.

Q: Has he …

Should 49ers trade for Dwayne Bowe?

Tuesday is the NFL trading deadline, and according to Peter King, Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is available.

Evan Silva tweeted last night it would take at least a third round pick to trade for Bowe. …

Big day for tight ends

I presume you all have been glued to Fox today and are watching the World Series right now.

Did you happen to notice how many the tight ends had great games today? Rob Gronkowski caught eight passes for 146 yards …

Alex Smith’s injured finger no longer an issue according to Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh spoke Saturday afternoon in the 49ers media tent. Here’s what he said about Alex Smith’s injured finger.

 

QB Alex Smith said he thought he benefitted from having three days off where he didn’t throw, just as far

Cosell: “The 49ers want to make this a physical game, not a run-around game.”

Greg Cosell spoke with Doug Farrar Friday morning on Yahoo’s Shutdown Corner Week 8 preview podcast. Here’s how Cosell said the 49ers will run against the Cardinals’ defensive front Monday night.

FARRAR: San Francisco’s offensive line is much, much, much …

Harbaugh breaks down the Cardinals

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said Thursday about the Arizona Cardinals.

 

Do you get the sense that the Cardinals are, have been or are a big-time rival for the 49ers?

“Division opponent, I really believe that your …

Aldon Smith explains why Cardinals have given up 35 sacks

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Aldon Smith said Thursday about the Arizona Cardinals.

Q: How do you view this game against the Cardinals?

ALDON SMITH: It’s the next game. It’s a big game. It’s a Monday night game. It’s a …

Alex Smith says he has not lost confidence

SANTA CLARA — Alex Smith spoke at his locker Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about his injured finger, and the perception that he has lost confidence.

Q: After the Seahawks game, there were a couple of national stories written …

Cosell on the Cardinals: “I don’t think the 49ers will believe this team can score 10 points against them.”

NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac Show Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers’ game plan for their upcoming Monday night match up against the Arizona Cardinals.

COSELL: “I think the 49ers …

Peterson sums up 49ers offense: “Run, run, run and try to throw it over your head for touchdowns.”

Patrick Peterson spoke to Bay Area reporters on a conference call Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers.

Q: In terms of this being a rivalry game, what kind of buzz is going on in the locker room, …

Jim Harbaugh owns Pete Carroll

I just want to point one thing out: Jim Harbaugh owns Pete Carroll.

Harbaugh is 5-1 coaching against Carroll all-time, including a 3-0 record in the NFL and a four-game win streak going back to their collegiate match ups.

It …

Harbaugh responds to Carroll’s claim that 49ers receivers were “overwhelmed” by Seahawks

On Friday, Jim Harbaugh was asked about the Seattle Seahawks cornerbacks “locking up” the 49ers wide receiver with physical play Thursday night.

Harbaugh answered by suggesting the cornerbacks – Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner – were holding the Niners receivers.…

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