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 …
Category Archives: Jim Harbaugh
Harbaugh and the Niners depth chart
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 …
Josh Johnson explains why he likes Harbaugh’s coaching style
SANTA CLARA – The Niners newest quarterback, Josh Johnson, spoke today about his comfort level in the offense, his history with Colin Kaepernick, and why he likes Jim Harbaugh’s coaching style so much. Here’s a transcript.
Q: How has it …
Reevaluating Jed York
Jed York, the young CEO of the 49ers, got off to a rocky start when he took over control of the team in 2008.
Right off the bat, he made a two-part mistake.
- He hired the wrong head coach –
Harbaugh takes stock after the Niners minicamp
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to reporters after Thursday’s practice. He was thrilled with how his team performed in this minicamp, and he detailed what he liked so much. Here’s the transcript of his interview, courtesy of the 49ers.…
Harbaugh praises Vernon Davis, Tukuafu, Cox and more
SANTA CLARA – Below is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Tuesday post-practice interview, courtesy of the 49ers.
Here are Harbaugh’s main points:
- Will Tukuafu is playing defensive tackle and full back in practice, like Isaac Sopoaga did last season.
- Vernon
How A.J. Jenkins might help the Niners offense this season
SANTA CLARA – The Niners first round pick A.J. Jenkins spoke to the Bay Area media in person for the first time this afternoon. He’s warm, talkative and humble.
Also, he has huge hands. After the interview I told Kevin …
Niners sign QB Josh Johnson to 2-year deal, turn up the heat on Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick
The Niners just announced they signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson to a two-year contract.
What does this mean?
Jim Harbaugh is going to say it’s all about competition. But what this really means is the Niners think they can …
An intimate look at Jim Harbaugh with Alex Smith at Pebble Beach
A friend of my dad’s had an inside look at Jim Harbaugh and Alex Smith at the AT&T golf at Pebble Beach last month.
The Niners played the Giants on a Tuesday. Duane Kuiper caddied for Mike Krukow, Alex Smith …
Randy Moss on the Niners: “Their upside was something I studied, look at, evaluated.”
Here’s the transcript of Randy Moss’ Monday night conference call.
Q: Why the decision to sign so shortly after working out with the 49ers?
MOSS: Their upside was something I studied, looked at, evaluated. Coach Harbaugh is a really young …
Alex Smith and 49ers at stalemate
Look, I’m on the outside, but I can’t help but notice that Mark Sanchez just got a five-year contract extension from the Jets, $24 million guaranteed.
Alex Smith is a better quarterback than Sanchez. It would be embarrassing for …
49ers hedging their bets on Alex Smith
Alex Smith wants a five-year contract, but the Niners only want to sign him for three years – that’s what the Sacramento Bee is reporting.
What does this say about the Niners’ true feelings towards the quarterback they call …
Why the Niners don’t want to sign Peyton Manning
I’m trying to be open minded about the Peyton Manning debate. I want to see things from both sides.
Yesterday, my dad and I came out strongly on the Pro-Peyton side. Many readers agreed with us, and many did not. …
How Jim Harbaugh can get better
How could Jim Harbaugh get one percent better?
He’s already a very good coach, but as he says, you’re either getting better or you’re getting worse. You never stay the same.
Keep in mind, I’m working under the hypothesis that …
Jim Harbaugh wins the A.P. Coach of the Year award
Jim Harbaugh has won the 2011 A.P. Coach of the Year Award. It is well deserved. What Harbaugh did this past season was unprecedented and unfathomable – turning a 6-10 into an NFL powerhouse with no off season, and with …
Who to re-sign: Carlos Rogers or Dashon Goldson?
Here’s the article I wrote for the Tuesday’s Santa Rosa Press Democrat. It’s about the Niners free agency situation. They believe they’re a Super Bowl team, so what they want to do is keep what they have and resign their …
King Harbaugh and the Knights of the Round Table
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh was especially talkative today. His Monday press conference transcript was almost 5,000 words.
I’m focusing on about 80 of them.
One writer asked Harbaugh an Alex Smith question. Harbaugh responded by calling his quarterback tough. …
Steve Young on the Niners defense: “They’ll figure out a way to keep that score 24 or less.”
Ralph Barbieri and Tom Tolbert interviewed Steve Young on the KNBR this afternoon, and here’s what Young said about the Niners’ upcoming matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
TOLBERT: What’s Alex Smith going through this week? What was it like …
Jim Harbaugh on the Saints, his relationship with Sean Payton, and more
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
What kind of work was accomplished Saturday night after you knew that you would be playing the Saints?
“Just watching the game. The coaches …
Whitner on Harbaugh: “He said a couple things today that surprised a lot of guys. Some guys liked it. Some guys didn’t.”
SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner spoke for a long time at his locker this afternoon.
Here are a lot of quotes from that group interview.
Q: All the come from behind wins and the wins on the road – can …
Full Harbaugh
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the full Harbaugh transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
How much advance will you do on the three potential teams that you could face on January 14th?
“We’ll do quite a bit. The teams that …
Harbaugh says Ginn is “coming along very well,” and more
Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said today at his Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Have you guys made a decision yet (on who will fill the open roster spot)?
“No, we haven’t made an announcement yet. We won’t until …
Is Braylon Edwards a long term WR for the 49ers? Harbaugh says, “We’ll see.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch has seemed to be particularly hard, he’s always been known as a hard-nosed runner. From what you’ve seen, has he …
Harbaugh says Alex Smith is a Pro Bowler and the Niners’ long-term QB. Really??
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said about Alex Smith during his Tuesday press conference. Read it, and then I have a few questions for you below.
Q: The turnover differential – is that something you’ve harped on with …
The southwest corner
SANTA CLARA — For what it’s worth, the Niners really like each other.
They may or may not man up against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Monday night – I think they will – but regardless, they get along.
Anthony Davis …
Will the Niners man up?
SANTA CLARA – Yesterday’s loss was the toughest loss of the season for the Niners – no question about it. They were supposed to beat the Cardinals and they didn’t, and now it’s looking doubtful that they’ll get a first …
Roman on the red zone problems: “We’ve got to run it better down there to start.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what offensive coordinator Greg Roman said at his Week 14 Thursday press conference.
ROMAN: Getting ready to play the Cardinals, who have obviously won four of five. They’re one of the hotter teams in the league. …
Jim Harbaugh says Alex Smith “made very decisive decisions and accurate throws” against the Rams
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
I deleted the little he said about Patrick Willis to avoid repetition. If you want to read that read the post below this one.…
Jim Harbaugh on Patrick Willis’ injury: “I was more relieved that it wasn’t a knee.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said this afternoon about Patrick Willis, who injured his right hamstring on Sunday against the Rams.
Q: Have you gotten any results from the MRI of Patrick Willis?
HARBAUGH: No. Nothing to share.…
John York speaks
SAN FRANCISCO – Janie McCauley of the Associated Press and I just spoke with 49ers owner John York on the side of the field.
You should have seen the smile on his face. The official adjective to describe him is …
Re: the offense, Cosell wonders: “Do they not have enough dimensions, or do they not have enough talent?”
Here is the transcript of this morning’s Greg Cosell interview on KNBR’s Murph and Mac Show.
Enjoy.
Q: You told us the Ravens were a homework week – that they presented so many different problems on defense that you needed …
Alex Smith on potentially clinching an NFC West title this Sunday: “Absolutely we’re talking about it.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Is there any flipside to a short week in that the next week you actually have more time to prepare for a team and …
Jim Harbaugh reads The Art of War, and more
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Want to start off and just say how saddened we are as a team with the passing of Chester McGlockton. Chester’s been …
Jim Harbaugh on his confidence in backup QB Colin Kaepernick, and more
SANTA CLARA — Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
How are you guys treating the extra day this week? Another game planning day for the Rams?
“Yes. Players will be in today lifting …
Jim Harbaugh on his offensive line’s breakdowns: “It was circumstances.”
Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday conference call.
Q: After watching the film, what was your general impression of the breakdowns and why they occurred and what you can do to get it all fixed?
HARBAUGH: First of all …
Greg Cosell breaks down the Ravens and Alex Smith
Here’s the transcript of NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell’s interview from this morning on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac show.
Q: Do the Harbaugh brothers coach in similar ways? Do their teams show similar tendencies?
COSELL: There’s a toughness, a …
Top-five reasons I’m thankful for Vernon Davis
This Thanksgiving, among other things, I’m thankful for Vernon Davis.
He’s my favorite 49er, and here are the top five things I like about him.
- He’s always available to talk. Some star veterans insist they talk only once a week,
Vic Fangio breaks down the Ravens offense and defense
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Tuesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Vic, what was kind of your role in Baltimore, I know you were sort of a nebulous consultant?
“The first few couple years I …
Jim Harbaugh on the upcoming Thursday night game: “There’s no question that we drew the short end of the straw on this one.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday morning press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Did you get a chance to hear your brother’s national conference call?
“No.”
Didn’t know if you had any rebuttals to anything he …
Steve Young: “Alex is slowly becoming part of the reason why they’re winning.”
Here’s the transcript of Wednesday afternoon’s Steve Young show with the Razor and Mr. T on KNBR.
Enjoy.
Q: Here’s Steve Young, who’s convinced us over the years that playing quarterback is an art.
YOUNG: Did you see Tom Brady …
Jim Harbaugh on playing two games in five days: “We’re not going to save anything for the swim back.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Week 10 with your second division opponent, how familiar are you with the Cardinals?
“Getting more familiar with them every day.”
How much time …
Can Alex Smith throw deep?
SANTA CLARA – Here’s a serious question: What can’t Alex Smith do?
People used to say he couldn’t do a lot of things, like throw accurately or read defenses or win games.
Now, all of a sudden, he’s better at …
Jim Harbaugh on Alex Smith: “He’ll get the game ball…don’t print that.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday afternoon press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
As you reflect on that game last night, what was the thing that stood out to you that you guys did particularly well?…
Parys Haralson: “I’m going to ride with Alex whichever way it goes.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Parys Haralson said today at his locker.
Q: Was that the most complete win this season by the defense?
HARALSON: When you’re playing a guy like Eli Manning, that’s a smart quarterback and I think …
Steve Young: “Let’s the throw the ball 40 times just once, just to see how it goes.”
Steve Young spoke about Jim Harbaugh’s 49ers yesterday afternoon on the Razor and Mr. T show on KNBR.
Here’s what Young said.
Q: Talk about the 49ers.
YOUNG: Well this is a phenomenal story. I actually don’t care what happens …
Braylon Edwards sizes up the 49ers future
LANDOVER, Md. — Before I post my grades, here is an all-time great postgame transcript from Braylon Edwards. He was the last player in the locker room and he lingered with a few reporters to explain why this 49ers team …
Greg Roman insists the Niners offense is not a Greg Roman offense
SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“We’ve got a tough opponent on the road. Every game is tough, every opponent is tough. These guys are really well …
Cosell: “Dilfer lost his job after being the Super Bowl winning quarterback.”
Here is the complete transcript of Greg Cosell’s interview from this morning’s Murph and Mac Show.
Enjoy.
Q: What does a Redskins team that was shut out Sunday in Toronto bring to the table?
COSELL: Offensively? I would again answer …
Steve Young says the time is now for the Niners to open up the offense
This is a little late, but it’s still pertinent and interesting. Last week Steve Young spoke on the Razor and Mr. T’s show on KNBR about a lot of things, one being the 49ers.
So I’m passing along those quotes …
Harbaugh calls the game a “bar fight.”
SAN FRANCISCO – Here is the complete transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s postgame press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
With the second half, after taking a 17-3 lead into halftime. How do you feel about this game?
“Feel great. Wins are …
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