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 …
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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 …
Aldon Smith addresses the alleged restaurant incident
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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. …
Aldon Smith explains why Cardinals have given up 35 sacks
Thursday, October 25, 2012
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 …
Giants’ offensive coordinator says Justin Smith “gets away with murder.”
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Justin Smith is a habitual rule-breaker according the New York Giants’ offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride.
Here’s everything Gilbride said about Smith, according to a Giants interview transcript: “Smith is a beast on the inside. He’s strong, he does as …
Fangio on Fitzpatrick: “I think he’s a competent NFL quarterback.”
Thursday, October 4, 2012
SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
You played a couple teams earlier in the year that liked to spread you out, a lot of multiple receivers. Are the Bills the same way?…
Harbaugh on the Jets: “Very aggressive team.”
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference transcript from Youngstown, Ohio, courtesy of the 49ers.
How was the walk through back there? Seemed like old times being back in the parking lot?
“Yeah, very familiar.”
Are the buses a new addition this …
Fangio on Rodgers: “He’s Brees with great scrambling ability and a stronger arm.”
Thursday, September 6, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the full transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Fangio praised Aaron Rodgers and Marshall Newhouse, and confirmed that Perrish Cox is the No.4 cornerback.
As a defensive coordinator, when you know …
Training camp report: Manningham and Bowman shine
Saturday, July 28, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here are my observations from the second padless practice of the Niners training camp.
THE GOOD
- Mario Manningham – Four catches (two against the first team defense), no drops. He could have had five catches, but Alex
Justin Smith on playing offense, defense and more
Saturday, July 28, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Today Justin Smith answered questions about his teammates and about playing both defense and offense. Here’s what he said.
Q: How much of a head start does the defense have this year as opposed to last year?…
Vic Fangio on the state of the Niners defense entering training camp
Saturday, July 28, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent today, and here’s a transcript of what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.
How much more of the defense are you going to be able to install …
Aldon Smith says he’s “all healed up and ready to go” after stabbing
Friday, July 27, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke to reporters for the first time since his stabbing on June 30, and here’s what he said.
Q: There’s been a lot of concern around the country for your well-being. What was the saddest …
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 …
Aldon Smith stabbed
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Matt Maiocco of CSNBayarea.com and Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee are tweeting that Aldon Smith was stabbed at a party Saturday morning. Barrows tweeted two people were shot and one was stabbed, and Smith’s injury is not believed to …
Fangio says the Niners defense has potential to be best defense he’s ever coached
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
SANTA CLARA – It was defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s turn to explain the state of the Niners defense today. He said it has the potential to be the best defense he’s ever coached. He also talked about turnovers, and why …
Aldon Smith on learning new positions
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Last season, Aldon Smith played about half of the Niners’ defensive snaps and recorded a whopping 16 sacks. This offseason he’s working to become an every-down player, and today he talked to reporters about his progress. Here’s …
Scott Tolzien on himself, his competition and Aldon Smith
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
SANTA CLARA – After practice, three of the 49ers quarterbacks – Alex Smith, Josh Johnson and Scott Tolzien – had a long discussion in the weight-lifting tent adjacent to the practice field as they did bicep curls. Occasionally Smith would …
Harbaugh praises Vernon Davis, Tukuafu, Cox and more
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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
Friday, April 27, 2012
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 …
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 …
The top-five most important free agents for the 49ers to re-sign
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Trent Baalke reiterated this morning at the NFL Combine that the 49ers want to keep their guys in place, as in re-sign their free agents.
Baalke said there’s no priority list for who he wants to re-sign, which is baloney, …
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. …
The outstanding rookies’ breakout moments
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my article for Thursday’s paper on the Niners outstanding rookies.
I focus on their breakout moments from this season. My idea was to ask each rookie to identify and discuss his breakout moment, …
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 …
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 …
Steve Young: “Whoever doesn’t think these guys are for real is kidding themselves.”
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Steve Young spoke with Ted Robinson for a change this afternoon on KNBR.
Here’s the transcript.
Enjoy.
Q: What did that win over the Steelers mean for the 49ers?
YOUNG: “It was huge, just perceptually around the country. People look …
Vic Fangio on Aldon Smith: “It took him a while to totally integrate the power into his pass rush.”
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Yesterday, head coach Jim Harbaugh made a pitch for QB Alex Smith for the Pro Bowl. If you were pick one of your guys …
Vic Fangio: “Our pass rush was not an issue in that game.”
Thursday, December 1, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s Thursday afternoon press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
[LB] Patrick [Willis] was talking about the goal line stand that you guys had in Baltimore a week ago, how he …
Jim Harbaugh reads The Art of War, and more
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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 …
Fangio: “We’re a lunch-pail-and-bucket type defense, and we’ve got to do our job the right way all the time.”
Thursday, November 3, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Vic, [LB] Aldon Smith was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month, is he just providing everything you could have hoped he would …
Ricky Jean Francois on Andrew Luck, JaMarcus Russell, Vic Fangio, earthquakes, and more
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of today’s Q&A with Ricky Jean Francois from the 49ers locker room.
Q: How was the Bye week for you guys?
JEAN FRANCOIS: A lot of guys stayed here and enjoyed the California weather. …
Greg Cosell on Alex Smith and Carson Palmer
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Here’s the transcript of Murph and Mac’s Q&A with NFL Film’s analyst Greg Cosell from this morning on KNBR.
Murph and Mac asked Cosell about Carson Palmer first and then the 49ers second. I’m giving you the whole interview, but …
Harbaugh’s post-practice presser
Saturday, August 6, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
Here’s the complete transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s post-practice press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
On whether he has a different perception on the look of his team compared to last week:
“We’ve added some new players, it’s …
Alex Boone Q&A
Saturday, August 6, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
I participated in a group interview with third-year backup tackle Alex Boone.
He starts with praise for Aldon Smith, and then he talks about his own role on the team this year.
I included almost the entire …
8/3 Practice notes
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
When you watch Aldon Smith work individually with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, you think, “Here’s a rookie with a lot to learn.”
Today Fangio worked with Smith on the blocking sleds, and he’d repeatedly stop Smith to …
Practice notes: The good and not-so-good
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
Practice ended at 5:30 and then Jim Harbaugh and Frank Gore spoke to the media, but before I pass along those transcripts, here is the good and not-so-good from today’s training camp.
THE GOOD
- Frank Gore. He
Joe Staley on Gore, Snyder, Aldon Smith, himself
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
Joe Staley just spoke to a media group at the 49ers practice facility.
He answered questions about Frank Gore’s return, Adam Snyder’s move to center, and Aldon Smith’s long arms. You’ll like what he has to say …
Day 3: Practice assessment
Sunday, July 31, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
Practice is over for the day and I will post two interviews shortly, but first here are the good things and the not-so-good things I saw on the field.
THE GOOD
- Colin Kaepernick. By my count he
Aldon Smith, Adam Snyder, and Scott McKillop talk
Sunday, July 31, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
Aldon Smith, Adam Snyder, and Scott McKillop just spoke to the media, and here are selected quotes from those interviews.
Practice starts at 2:30 and the players will wear pads for the first time this training camp. …
Aldon Smith Q&A
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
As 112president requested on twitter, here’s the complete transcript of the interview with 49ers rookie Aldon Smith.
Enjoy.
Q: What time did you come in to the facility today?
ALDON SMITH: 12 p.m.
Q: Does it feel …
DE Sopoaga says he’d be OK with move back to middle
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Defensive end Isaac Sopoaga says he'll be happy, wherever he plays on the defensive line. -- AP
I jokingly asked Isaac Sopoaga this week about a position switch to fullback.
In response, the 49ers defensive end, clearly thrilled by the …
Free-agent Baas expects to be back with 49ers
Thursday, June 9, 2011
It was an odd sight at the 49ers’ offensive camp: Alex Smith, a quarterback not on the 49ers’ roster, taking snaps from David Baas, a center not on the 49ers’ roster.
Of course, it’s become a foregone conclusion that Smith, …
Weight & see: Could Aldon’s size hinder move to OLB?
Friday, May 27, 2011
Aldon Smith? He’s “just scratching the surface of his potential.”
Colin Kaepernick? An excellent second-round value who needs polishing.
Chris Culliver? A raw cornerback with spectacular athletic ability.
CBS Sports draft analyst Rob Rang views each of the Niners’ top …
‘The Chosen 10’ premieres at Baalke Film Festival
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The second annual Trent Baalke (Tri-Baalke?) Film Festival was held today and it was an intriguing feature-length production.
Before a group of about 10 reporters, the Niners’ general manager broke down film of San Francisco’s 10 draftees for more than …
Niners rookies have their number called
Monday, May 9, 2011
Will Kendall Hunter perform more like Ricky Watters or Ricky Patton? That remains to be seen, but one thing has been established: The rookie will sport the same number as the former Niners running backs.
Hunter and eight other rookies …
Dilfer slams Seattle’s draft, sings San Francisco’s praises
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Former Niners quarterback Trent Dilfer doesn’t appear to let past allegiances cloud his judgment as an ESPN draft analyst.
For example, the ex-Seahawk was less than complimentary regarding Seattle’s draft.
“It hurts me to say this, because I love Seattle …
Harbaugh: ‘The plan for Alex is unchanged’
Friday, April 29, 2011
This and that from the second day of the NFL draft:
• Colin Kaepernick’s arrival in San Francisco in no way signals Alex Smith’s departure.
Smith was one of a group of roughly 15 players to visit the Niners’ facility …
Pop quiz: Smith had first test before 49ers drafted him
Friday, April 29, 2011
Before the 49ers shocked Aldon Smith by taking him with the No. 7 pick, they surprised him during his pre-draft visit to San Francisco.
Smith expected the Niners to test his football acumen. But not like this: How wide is …
Baalke stresses Smith’s youth and inexperience
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati, last year’s first-round picks, became instant starters.
Can the 49ers do the same with Missouri’s Aldon Smith?
After listening to general manager Trent Baalke tonight, it sounds as if the Niners are prepared to be …
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