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Category Archives: Patrick Willis
Patrick Willis: “I know I don’t have too much more left in these toes.”
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Jed York, Trent Baalke and Patrick Willis spoke at Willis’ retirement press conference Tuesday afternoon. Willis agreed to answer questions; York and Baalke refused.
Here are selected quotes from Willis’ press conference. Stay tuned for the full transcript.
Q: As…
Patrick Willis says the win over the Cowboys was “nowhere near satisfying” for the 49ers’ defense
Thursday, September 11, 2014
SANTA CLARA – Patrick Willis was interviewed next to his locker Thursday afternoon. Here’s a transcript
Q: Vic Fangio said the pass rush and run defense was not good against the Cowboys. What was your take?
WILLIS: I totally agree…
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…
Colin Kaepernick throws touchdown passes, Anquan Boldin throws punches at Darryl Morris
Friday, August 1, 2014
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Friday’s padded practice.
THE GOOD
1. Colin Kaepernick. Completed 14 of the 19 passes he attempted during team drills. He threw three touchdown passes – one to Quinton Patton, one …
Borland beats Hyde again
Thursday, July 31, 2014
1. Patrick Willis. Forced a fumble. Will Tukuafu caught a pass over the middle, turned and took two steps upfield when Willis punched the ball out of his hands.
2. Michael Wilhoite. Punched a ball out of Quinton Patton’s hands…
Is Ward a lock to start at Nickelback? Fangio: “I don’t think you can assume that.”
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke to Bay Area reporters Wednesday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
Are these the first real looks that you’ve been getting of DT Tank Carradine since he got here last year?…
OTA Notes: Kaepernick misses open receivers, Lloyd impresses Harbaugh and Willis, Johnson beats Johnson for a TD, and more
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
SANTA CLARA – This is what stood out to me at Tuesday’s OTA.
THE GOOD
1. Brandon Lloyd: Best receiver on the field by far, although Michael Crabtree, Anquan Boldin, Vernon Davis, Stevie Johnson and Quinton Patton weren’t there. Lloyd …
Look ahead: Questions at 49ers’ best position, inside linebacker
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Over the next few weeks, I’ll take a position-by-position look at the 49ers roster with an eye on the upcoming season and beyond. Today we examine the situation at…
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 …
League-high eight 49ers make newly formatted Pro Bowl
Friday, December 27, 2013
For the second straight season, no team has as many Pro Bowl players as the 49ers. Eight members have been voted to play in this season’s game, which will…
Harbaugh: “We didn’t get a fast start in terms of moving the football offensively.”
Monday, October 14, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
Were there a few more people getting treatment today after having such a physical game yesterday?
“It was …
Fangio on the Cardinals: “They’ve got a very talented offense in the skill positions.”
Thursday, October 10, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
How do you feel just about the way the defense has rallied these last few weeks with a couple very …
Fangio: Texans are tall challenge for 49ers ILBs, and Willis is iffy
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Vic Fangio today said his inside linebackers have the toughest task Sunday against a Houston Texans offense that is committed to the run, loves play action and isn’t shy about going down-field – sometimes deep down field – to their …
Film review: Miller, run-blockers excel; Brown aggressive; Iupati update
Monday, September 30, 2013
Coaches always say losses are never as bad as they seem when examined on film the next day. The opposite can be said of wins. When a team wins 35-11, as the 49ers did Thursday in St. Louis, you expect …
Harbaugh offers few answers, hints at Jon Baldwin’s 49ers debut
Monday, September 23, 2013
After last week’s blowout loss to Seattle, Jim Harbaugh said that quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the lone playmaker on offense. Today, he couldn’t find any bright spots on the unit. “You never lay it on one spot,” he said. “If …
Packers have a painful plan for 49ers, but a solution is in the strategy
Friday, September 6, 2013
Here is my Friday column previewing the 49ers-Packers game.
Jim Harbaugh has to understand Clay Matthews isn’t bluffing.
Matthews wants to take out Colin Kaepernick. Every Packer does. Matthews said so. If the 49ers run the read-option, the Packers …
Harper: “I thought I was a great blocker at WR, but now I’ve got to block dudes like Aldon and Patrick.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Chris Harper spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Is H-back a new position for you?
HARPER: Yeah, I’ve never gotten in a three-point stance before. That’s going to be different for me.…
Bowman on Wilhoite: “He’s not too far from me and Pat.”
Monday, August 12, 2013
SANTA CLARA – NaVorro Bowman spoke in the media tent Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: How much has Michael Wilhoite improved this offseason?
BOWMAN: He’s definitely a lot more focused. He understands that he has a chance to …
Harbaugh: “Colin is playing so well right now that he overshadows some of the other guys.”
Thursday, August 1, 2013
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent after Thursday’s practice. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Can you give us any indication on how serious CB Chris Culliver’s knee injury is?
“No not yet. He’s …
Training camp report: Culliver injures left knee, Vernon Davis catches a TD playing WR
Thursday, August 1, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Thursday’s padded practice.
THE GOOD
1. Vernon Davis – He lined up everywhere – tight end, in the backfield and out wide. In a red-zone drill, Davis lined up at …
Training camp D6: Practice ends without Willis, Bowman; strong day for Asomugha
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
What would happen if both of the 49ers’ Pro-Bowl inside linebackers went out with injuries? The team got a glimpse of that scenario during Wednesday’s practice after Patrick Willis…
Training camp report: Kyle Williams, Chris Culliver and Eric Reid stand out
Thursday, July 25, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at the 49ers’ Thursday afternoon pad-less training camp practice.
THE GOOD
1. Kyle Williams – He looked as explosive and fast as he did last offseason. In 7-on-7 drills, Williams blew …
49ers’ mini-camp: Day 3 – Kaepernick’s best practice of the offseason
Thursday, June 13, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Here is what stood out to me at Day 3 of the 49ers’ mini-camp. If you have questions about anything else that happened at practice, ask me in the comment section.
THE GOOD
1. Colin Kaepernick – …
Carlos Rogers: “I’m told I’m the the starter.”
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Carlos Rogers spoke to Bay Area reporters this afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: What’s the mood like on the team right now?
ROGERS: It’s always every team’s goal to win the Super Bowl. This is where …
Warren Sapp says the 49ers and Ravens defenses are opposites, Ngata is unimpressive and Iupati is top-heavy
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Warren Sapp spoke on KNBR Thursday afternoon. Here is his breakdown of the 49ers and Ravens defenses, as well as his scouting report of the 49ers’ offensive line and the Ravens’ defensive line.
Q: What do you think of the …
Willis and 260-pound fullback Leach ready for “great matchup”
Thursday, January 31, 2013
In the Thanksgiving game in 2011, Ravens fullback Vonta Leach got a couple of good shots on 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. Getting his bell run clearly got him mad, if you watch the video of that game, and Willis is…
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 …
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 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.”
…
Brent Jones: “This team will not win the Super Bowl unless the defense carries them.”
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: On a 1-to-10 scale, how much of an alarm meter would you ring on Sunday night?
BRENT JONES: I think it’s a 10. The thing that scares me …
Fangio calls Goldson and Whitner landmines, and more
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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 …
Fangio says Aldon Smith has “combination of strength, size, speed, slither and long arms.”
Thursday, November 22, 2012
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 …
Rogers not concerned about 49ers defense forcing fewer turnovers this season
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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?…
Willis on Alex Smith: “Now he gets to enjoy the fruits of his labor.”
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Patrick Willis spoke at his locker Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Did your offense surprise you at all against the Bills?
WILLIS: We got out here and practice every day and we see the way …
Whitner on the Bills: “I’m not saying they quit, but the body language said they weren’t really into it.”
Sunday, October 7, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO – The 49ers blew out the Bills by 41 points, but the game was close late into the second quarter. With a minute until halftime the Bills were losing by seven points and they had the ball. They …
Fangio says the defense can be as good or better than last year, “but it might not show on paper.”
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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 …
Willis on covering tight ends and rushing quarterbacks
Saturday, July 28, 2012
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 …
Five players the Niners can least afford to lose
Monday, July 2, 2012
In the wake of Aldon Smith’s stabbing – and the frightening possibility they might have lost him, it appears they didn’t – let’s rank the players the 49ers can least afford to lose for next season’s Super Bowl run.
This …
Minicamp notes: Breaking down Alex Smith’s third down and red zone performance from Tuesday
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith threw two touchdowns and converted one third down in Tuesday’s afternoon practice.
He threw his first touchdown to Vernon Davis. The offense lined up at the 15-yard line, Davis ran a seam route and Smith …
The top-five 49ers under contract
Monday, February 27, 2012
Who are the top-five Niners under contract right now?
Recently, we’ve focused on players who don’t have contracts, like Coby Fleener and Carlos Rogers and Alex Smith, to name a few.
What about the players the Niners have currently? Who …
King Harbaugh and the Knights of the Round Table
Monday, January 16, 2012
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. …
Five reasons the Niners have a good chance to beat the Saints
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Here are five reasons the Niners have a good chance to beat the Saints on Saturday.
1. The Niners can get pressure on Drew Brees with their front by attacking the weak link on the Saints line – center Brian …
Harbaugh says Ginn is “coming along very well,” and more
Friday, December 30, 2011
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 …
Eight Niners selected to Pro Bowl
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
It turns out Jim Harbaugh overshot his Pro Bowl prediction.
Eight Niners made the NFC Pro Bowl team – one or two or three short of his prediction.
Six Niners ended up making the team as starters, and two made …
Fangio: “With Roethlisberger, you always have to defend two plays.”
Friday, December 16, 2011
SANTA CLARA — Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Coach, how do you prepare for the Steelers team when you don’t know if Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is going to play or not?…
Wednesday’s injury report: Carlos Rogers misses practice due to a knee injury
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Wednesday’s injury report looks like.
49ers:
Did Not Participate in Practice: CB Carlos Rogers (knee), LB Patrick Willis (hamstring)
Limited Participation in Practice: CB Tarell Brown (ankle), WR Braylon Edwards (knee)
Cardinals:
Did Not Participate …
Jim Harbaugh on Patrick Willis’ injury: “I was more relieved that it wasn’t a knee.”
Monday, December 5, 2011
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.…
Vic Fangio breaks down the Ravens offense and defense
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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 …
Vic Fangio on Cardinals QB John Skelton: “He’s got good arm talent. This guy can throw the ball.”
Thursday, November 17, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Is there any question in your mind which quarterback you’re going to be facing on Sunday?
“Well, it seems like it’s going to be …
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