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Category Archives: Michael Crabtree
Greg Roman says LaMichael James is a really good football player
Thursday, September 11, 2014
“It was great to start off the season with a win. We moved onto a Chicago Bears team on Monday that has a very experienced defense. Starting with their front four, they’ve got one of the best pass rushers over…
Dontae Johnson expects Jay Cutler to test him Sunday Night
Thursday, September 11, 2014
SANTA CLARA – Dontae Johnson was interviewed next to his locker Thursday afternoon. Here’s a transcript
Q: Going up against Jay Cutler do you expect to be targeted a little more just because you’re the rookie?
JOHNSON: Yeah, absolutely. That’s…
Kenneth Acker picks off two passes, Devon Wylie beats Jimmie Ward three times in team drills
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
1. Colin Kaepernick. Completed 22 of 32 pass attempts during team drills. He threw two touchdowns during an 11-on-11 goal line drill – one to Anquan Boldin and one to Asante Cleveland. Kaepernick also got intercepted on a deep pass…
Chris Cook on Brandon Lloyd: “Everything he runs, it looks like he’s about to take off and go straight down the field.”
Sunday, July 27, 2014
SANTA CLARA – Chris Cook was interviewed by Bay Area reporters Sunday afternoon outside of the 49ers’ locker room. Here is a transcript.
Q: How is this experience different that your experience on the Vikings?
COOK: I’m not a rookie. …
Kaepernick: “Bruce (Ellington) has been amazing.”
Thursday, June 19, 2014
SANTA CLARA — Colin Kaepernick was interviewed by Bay Area reporters Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
What did you get out of this three-day minicamp?
“We got more work with our receivers, with our running …
49ers mini-camp: Phase 2 of a laid-back offseason?
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Last year’s offseason was completely different than this year’s offseason. Last year was strenuous. Jim Harbaugh made every practice extremely competitive. Players got hurt. Michael Crabtree blew out his Achilles’ tendon right away. So, Harbaugh created an open competition for…
Greg Roman’s third down tendency
Friday, January 17, 2014
I wrote a column this week on the NFL catching up to the Seahawks offensive coordinator’s tendencies. In the interest of balance, I want to share a tendency I’ve noticed about the 49ers’ offense, although I don’t think the …
Crabtree: “Anquan pretty much has the most energy on the team.”
Thursday, January 16, 2014
SANTA CLARA — This is the transcript of Michael Crabtree’s Thursday press conference courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
What was your reaction in March when you found out that Anquan Boldin was traded to the 49ers?
“I got …
Film review: 49ers’ momentum moment; Fangio’s genius; Iupati surges
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
One of the the most critical moments in Sunday’s game came on the third play. Everything was going Carolina’s way. Frank Gore was stuffed on first down. On second down, Michael Crabtree was thrown down hard after a short catch …
49ers notes: Harbaugh loses cool; Crabtree says he’s ok; LB battle goes to SF
Sunday, January 12, 2014
In a game marked by personal-foul penalties and after-play headbutts, the 49ers players kept their cool.
But their head coach didn’t.
“I dodged a bullet,” Jim Harbaugh said of being flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct just before halftime. “A couple of …
Harbaugh: “You didn’t think we were going to pull that out, did you?”
Sunday, January 5, 2014
GREEN BAY – After the 49ers beat the Packers, Jim Harbaugh strode to the visiting team’s podium, locked eyes with me and said to me, “You didn’t think we were going to pull that out, did you?”
Of course I …
Harbaugh: “Beware of unnamed sources. They speak with forked tongue.”
Thursday, December 19, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
How do you replace FB Bruce Miller and everything that he brought to the table?
“Well, a …
Dilfer: “If you’re a skill position guy for the Niners, you’re only getting the ball if the play was designed to get you the ball.”
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Trent Dilfer answered questions about the 49ers’ offense Wednesday morning on 95.7 The Game. Here is a transcript.
Q: After last game, Michael Crabtree talked openly about wanting the ball more. He was visibly frustrated after a couple of plays. …
Harbaugh on Kaepernick: “There were 30-yard lasers on the run. Just haven’t seen anybody ever do that.”
Monday, December 16, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
Opening Comments:
“We’re glad to see you. We’re glad to be back. It was a great …
NFL rarity: Every 49er practices on Thursday
Thursday, December 12, 2013
The 49ers have the array of strains, sprains, bumps and bruises that every team is experiencing in mid December. But on Thursday, at least, every player on the active roster…
Roman: “I really believe we’ve got a balanced offense.”
Thursday, December 12, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
Opening comments:
“Getting ready to play a very talented Tampa team. It’s kind of an interesting season …
Harbaugh: “There was a time I was superstitious about not being superstitious, now I’m suddenly superstitious a little bit.”
Monday, December 9, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Here is the full transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
Any challenge getting the guys back up for a game that doesn’t have quite the luster as this one …
49ers notes: Crabtree trying to stay calm before battle with Seattle
Friday, December 6, 2013
Michael Crabtree says he’s a little sore from the last game and more than a little amped up for the upcoming one. But he’s looking forward to the encounter with the Seahawks’ top-ranked defense and their feisty defensive backs.
“They’re …
Greg Roman: 49ers must take a “chunk” out of Seattle’s defense
Thursday, December 5, 2013
The common denominator in the games the Seahawks have lost in recent years? According to offensive coordinator Greg Roman, it’s that they’ve given up some “chunk” plays on defense.
“We’ve played them five times,” Roman said today. “And in all …
Roman on Crabtree’s 60-yard catch: “Really saw something that alluded to that being a good play.”
Thursday, December 5, 2013
SANTA CLARA – At his Thursday press conference, Greg Roman answered a question about Michael Crabtree. Here is a transcript.
Q: On Crabtree’s long play, did you put that in especially for him coming back? Was that installed last week …
49ers notes: Why LaMichael James had no pop on Sunday
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
LaMichael James said his shaky performance returning punts on Sunday had nothing to do with the Candlestick wind or the St. Louis Rams. Instead, he was battling food poisoning, something he is just now getting over.
“I was throwing up …
Harbaugh on tight end Vance McDonald: a work in progress
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Struggle? It’s a word that isn’t in Jim Harbaugh’s vocabulary, especially as it pertains to one of his players. Harbaugh rarely criticizes a 49er. Instead he prefers to lavish them with praise. Which is why Harbaugh’s thoughts on rookie Vance …
Kaepernick: “I don’t think there is any concern on this team.”
Thursday, November 21, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Colin Kaepernick answered questions in the locker room Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript.
Q: The deep passing game hasn’t been effective the past two games. Why hasn’t that come through?
KAEPERNICK: It’s a variety of things, …
Harbaugh says he hasn’t gotten out-schemed the past two games and Kaepernick is doing “a heck of a job.”
Thursday, November 21, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript.
Q: How is Tarell Brown doing?
HARBAUGH: Good. Walking around and getting better every day.
Q: Did he have cracked ribs?
HARBAUGH: He’s working …
Roman on Kaepernick: “There is still an element of, ‘I’m seeing something for the first time.’”
Thursday, November 14, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript.
ROMAN: I know how hard it is to play down there in the dome. They’ve been very successful down there. Their defense is playing …
Does Kap struggle with progressions? Harbaugh: “I understand what you’re doing, glomming onto somebody’s opinion.”
Monday, November 11, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
How do you explain what’s happened, as far as the passing game goes, last ranked in …
Roman: “Frank is just getting better and better.”
Thursday, November 7, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. I’d just like on behalf of the offensive staff to send out best …
“Storm” ending for Crabtree, Manningham
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Mario Manningham today described what he and Michael Crabtree have endured this year as a “storm” – month after month of monotonous rehabilitation, pain and reward, advancements and setbacks following severe injuries.
“Just ups and downs ever since we got …
Kaepernick on Manningham: “It’s not going to take much time for him to get back up to speed.”
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Colin Kaepernick spoke in the locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
What’s it like having WR Michael Crabtree back on the field and WR Mario Manningham active and …
John Clayton: “I don’t know that the Panthers can put up enough offense against SF’s defense.”
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Wednesday on 95.7 The Game, John Clayton broke down the upcoming 49ers-Panthers game. Here is a transcript.
Q: How good is the Carolina team that comes to Candlestick on Sunday?
CLAYTON: “They’re good. They have some holes but they’ve started …
Harbaugh on Kaepernick: “Talked many times about his different qualities. Showered him every day.”
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Tuesday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
Are you feeling fresh or are you feeling a little jetlag?
“I feel great. I feel great. One …
Boldin back? Baalke sings praises of veteran wide receiver
Friday, October 25, 2013
Anquan Boldin has caught the lion’s share of the passes that have gone to 49ers wide receivers this year, and seven weeks into the season, he’s the only 49ers…
Harbaugh: “It was no breakout game. That’s what Vernon Davis does.”
Friday, October 18, 2013
Here is a transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Did DL Glenn Dorsey practice a little bit today?
“Yes.”
How did he look?
“Did good.”
Good enough to play on Sunday?
“We’ll …
Roman says he likes Bethel-Thompson’s “demeanor” and “release”
Thursday, October 10, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening comments:
“Good afternoon. Big Division game this week. We kind of treat it as a one-game season so-to-speak …
Harbaugh: “We made some big plays in the passing game.”
Monday, October 7, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Any word on Ray McDonald’s injured bicep?
HARBAUGH: Not yet, no.
Q: Did anything strike you on film last night about the …
Reinforcements coming: Carradine, Dial, Manningham — even Crabtree — close to joining 49ers
Monday, October 7, 2013
The reinforcements are coming!
Jim Harbaugh today said the 49ers’ two rookie defensive linemen, Tank Carradine and Quinton Dial, are on track to begin practicing for the first time next week. After they start practicing, the team has a three-week …
Q&A: 49ers won’t rule out trading for Britt, Gordon but …
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Most of your questions on the matter have begun, “any chance …?” Well, yes. I spoke to a team official on background who said the 49ers never would rule out trading for anyone, including the receivers mentioned above. But he …
No Mario Manningham until late October at the earliest
Sunday, August 18, 2013
The 49ers won’t see receiver Mario Manningham in the lineup until mid October at the earliest. Jim Harbaugh today said that Manningham will remain on the physically unable to…
Vernon Davis: “It’s a beautiful thing to be able to work with the wide receivers.”
Sunday, July 28, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Vernon Davis spoke with Bay Area reporters in the 49ers’ media tent Sunday morning. Here’s what he said.
Q: How is your on-field chemistry with Colin Kaepernick?
VERNON DAVIS: We have a great relationship. We’re putting it …
Harbaugh on Kaepernick: “He’s universally respected in the locker room and loved by his teammates.”
Thursday, July 25, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke to Bay Area reporters in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
One of the themes for the team that loses the Super Bowl is how historically they have a difficult …
Kaepernick: “Knock on wood, I haven’t been knocked out yet.”
Thursday, July 25, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Colin Kaepernick spoke to Bay Area reporters Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: How has your life changed the past few months?
KAEPERNICK: I’ve had more opportunities to do things. For the most part for me, …
Michael Crabtree walks
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Michael Crabtree just walked from the locker room to the weight lifting shed sans limp.
He was sporting a light brace on his right ankle and he rode a stationary bike.
…
Harbaugh on Eric Wright, Ahmad Brooks, Aquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree and Kaep’s cap
Monday, July 22, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to Bay Area reporters Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: What happened with Eric Wright?
HARBAUGH: He did not pass his physical.
Q: Why didn’t he?
HARBAUGH: We don’t ever talk about that. …
Battle stations! Will Michael Crabtree’s replacement please step up?
Monday, July 15, 2013
The 49ers’ training-camp battles were mostly shrug-worthy until May 21. That’s when Michael Crabtree, the team’s best wideout since Terrell Owens skipped town in 2004, suffered a complete tear…
Achilles’ heal: Crabtree back in the gym this week
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Michael Crabtree will return to the gym this week. So says a Tweet the 49ers receiver sent out Sunday: Start back working out 2moro.. I'm ready..— Michael Crabtree (@KingCrab15) July…
What Roman needs to be head-coaching timber
Monday, June 24, 2013
Here is my Monday column on Greg Roman.
We’re in a football lull right now, but the 49ers are always in season.
So, let’s dissect their most recent move, signing their promising offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, to a two-year
49ers’ three Achilles’ tears far above league average
Saturday, June 22, 2013
For the blog-only readers, here’s a story that ran in today’s Bee about the recent innovations regarding Achilles’ heel injuries that are allowing elite athletes like Michael Crabtree and…
Boldin’s good work adds to Davis puzzle
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Here is my Thursday column on the 49ers’ offense, sans Michael Crabtree.
SANTA CLARA –Without Michael Crabtree, the focal point of the San Francisco 49ers’ passing attack last season, the 49ers need all of their receivers to step up …
Harbaugh on the 49ers’ wide receiver competition: “The young guys are over on the X side.”
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke to the Bay Area media Tuesday afternoon next to the 49ers’ practice field. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.
This was our first time seeing WR Anquan Boldin out there. He …
Crabtree injury: May gloom can end in February brilliance
Monday, May 27, 2013
I landed at San Francisco International Airport last night, turned on my phone for the first time in eight days and discovered 6,728 messages (only a slight exaggeration). Some…
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