SANTA CLARA – Josh Johnson was interviewed by Bay Area reporters in the 49ers’ press trailer Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript.
Q: Why do you think you have a second chance here?
JOHNSON: I’m a better player. I had …
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Tag Archives: Alex Smith
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 …
Harbaugh has second chance with Stanford favorite son, Owen Marecic
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Jim Harbaugh always has been fond of – we might even be able to use the “l” word – Owen Marecic, who played for him at Stanford. Marecic was…
Backup plan? Rookie Daniels upstages Alex Smith, fellow reserve QBs
Friday, August 16, 2013
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 49ers gave Alex Smith warm handshakes before and after Friday’s game and a barrage of big hits during it. Along with the rest of…
Kaepernick on B.J. Daniels: “He has the ability to make big plays and keep plays alive.”
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Colin Kaepernick spoke in the 49ers’ media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Everyone has a mentor in this league. What did Alex Smith mean to you?
KAEPERNICK: He did a lot for me. Alex …
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 …
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 – …
Jenkins a sight not to be seen
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Here is my Wednesday column on A.J. Jenkins.
SANTA CLARA – Apparently, A.J. Jenkins is two different people.
When there are no fans or media watching him, when Jenkins is all alone with his teammates and his coaches, the
Baalke speaks: Says Justin Smith has no limitations, talks about Asomugha, others
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
General manager Trent Baalke today said that defensive lineman Justin Smith has “no restrictions, no limitations” following February surgery to repair his triceps tendon and that both Smith and…
Colin Kaepernick on Alex Smith: “He was always in my ear, making sure I was seeing the defense.”
Friday, March 1, 2013
The NFL Network interviewed Colin Kaepernick Thursday afternoon. He was asked about Alex Smith, who will be traded to the Kansas City Chiefs when the new league years starts March 12.
To read what Kaepernick said about Smith, click here…
Baalke: “We have to have a good draft. We have to have a good free agency period.”
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Trent Baalke held a press conference on Thursday, and here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
[Question inaudible but was in regards to the 49ers use of the read option offense.]
“You’ve got to do what the skill …
Davis never had a chance to thank Singletary
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Niners tight end Vernon Davis said former coach Mike Singletary taught him to stop only caring about his own stats. “I remember the very first time he kicked me off the field,” Davis said. “Tears were shed. I told him,…
Walker: “It’s a little different going from Alex throwing a nice firm ball to going to Kap, he throws a little heater.”
Saturday, January 26, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Delanie Walker spoke at his locker Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick.
Q: What’s the difference between catching passes from Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick?
WALKER: It’s a little different going …
Alex Smith: “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a little bittersweet.”
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke in the locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Is it bittersweet that the 49ers are going to the Super Bowl and you’re not the starting quarterback?
ALEX SMITH: I’d be lying …
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.”
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Roman on Harbaugh: “He’s got a great mind, he’s ultra competitive, very fair, always looking to do what’s fair and right.”
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers offense, courtesy of the 49ers.
We don’t get to watch WR A.J. Jenkins in practice but can …
Steve Young on Kaepernick: “He’s played five games. How much do you trust him? I kind of trust him!”
Thursday, December 20, 2012
This is what Steve Young said about Colin Kaepernick Wednesday afternoon on KNBR.
Q: What did like about Colin Kaepernick’s performance against the Patriots?
YOUNG: I think more than anything, handling it. Everyone has a sense of how hard it …
Harbaugh says 49ers are tailoring “some plays, some scheme” for Kaepernick “that Alex doesn’t…er…they both do a good job with, but Kap in particular.”
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
SANTA CLARA — I asked Jim Harbaugh Wednesday how he’s tailoring his offense to Colin Kaepernick. Here’s what Harbaugh said.
ME: You’ve said QB Colin Kaepernick has special skills which are unique and you’ve also said you haven’t dramatically changed …
Harbaugh: “For the most part it’s the same offense” with Kaepernick or Alex Smith at QB
Monday, December 10, 2012
SANTA CLARA — Here is what Jim Harbaugh said about the evolution of the 49ers offense at his Monday press conference.
Q: Frank Gore was saying that the offense with Kaepernick is really the same, just you do more read …
Harbaugh on the risk of changing QBs midseason: “There’s also reward.”
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Jim Harbaugh spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick and the decision to bench Alex Smith.
Q: Was the safety a young mistake by Kaepernick, or was that just an NFL play that happens?
HARBAUGH: …
Young, Dilfer and Jaworski debate the 49ers QB change
Monday, December 3, 2012
Former quarterbacks Steve Young, Ron Jaworski and Trent Dilfer just spoke on ESPN about the 49ers recent quarterback change. Here’s what they said.
DILFER: “I’m really wrestling with this decision to go with Colin Kaepernick. I see the splash. I …
Harbaugh says Kaepernick put on “a winning-quarterback performance”
Monday, December 3, 2012
SANTA CLARA – This is what Jim Harbaugh said about Colin Kaepernick at the Monday press conference.
Q: You said after the game that you’re not going to make a change at quarterback. After watching the film, did that reinforce …
Carlos Rogers: “Alex has had a lot of chances that some other players would never get.”
Friday, November 30, 2012
Carlos Rogers spoke on KNBR Thursday evening. Tom Tolbert asked Rogers if he felt sorry for Alex Smith. Here’s what Rogers said.
Q: Knowing what Alex Smith has gone through here in San Francisco, and seeing what he’s done, and …
Steve Young on the aftermath of the 49ers QB change: “Is Jim up to this?”
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Steve Young just spoke on KNBR. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick, Alex Smith and Jim Harbaugh.
YOUNG: I played a long time, and this is a big boy league, and it’s a tough league, and you get paid …
Alex Smith: “It sucks. I don’t know what else to say.”
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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 …
Harbaugh: “This season the quarterback position has been shared.”
Monday, November 26, 2012
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 chooses not to choose next week’s starting quarterback
Sunday, November 25, 2012
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 …
Kaepernick discusses his first QB controversy
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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.”
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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 …
Staley explains the final concussion contact test
Saturday, November 17, 2012
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 …
Harbaugh says “there could be some subtle differences” in the game plan if Kaepernick is QB
Monday, November 12, 2012
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 …
Cosell says Roman is calling fewer designed plays for Vernon Davis this season
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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 …
Alex Smith: “Love getting everybody involved, for sure.”
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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 …
Alex Smith says 49ers laid an egg against Vikings and Giants
Friday, November 2, 2012
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
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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 …
Joe Staley says Alex Smith is feeling pretty good about himself
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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?
Monday, October 29, 2012
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. …
Alex Smith’s injured finger no longer an issue according to Harbaugh
Saturday, October 27, 2012
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 …
Alex Smith says he has not lost confidence
Thursday, October 25, 2012
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 …
Is Alex Smith inhibited by his injured finger? Harbaugh: “I wouldn’t disgrace him by saying it was, publicly.”
Friday, October 19, 2012
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said Friday about Alex Smith’s injured middle finger on this throwing hand.
Not committing a turnover has been a big emphasis for this team and QB Alex Smith after being stellar in …
Alex Smith: “Giving the ball to the backs was nice.”
Thursday, October 18, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO — Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s post-game press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
How does it feel, taking care of the business in the division?
“Yeah, great. All you care about is coming out with a …
Roman says it “remains to be seen” whether Kaepernick will be 49ers starting QB next season
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
SANTA CLARA – At his press conference Tuesday afternoon, I asked Greg Roman five questions about Colin Kaepernick. Here’s what Roman said.
ME: Why are you playing Colin Kaepernick so much? What are you hoping to get from him that …
Harbaugh: “We’ve just been using Colin as an added weapon. We feel like we’re getting plenty of everything from Alex Smith.”
Monday, October 15, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers 26-3 loss to the Giants.
Q: How do you think Alex Boone did at left tackle after Joe Staley got …
Alex Smith: “I feel like I forced some things.”
Sunday, October 14, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO — Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s post-game press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Can you put your finger on how things can change so quickly? Last week, from 621 yards to this week?
“It’s a fine …
Alex Smith on being the top-rated passer in the NFL: “Still early on.”
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
It’s become one of the better rivalries in the history of football. Are you looking for the same kind of game coming up?…
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 …
Harbaugh lists Kaepernick as one of nine playmakers on the 49ers offense
Monday, October 8, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said about the 49ers offense at his Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
We talked to offensive coordinator Greg Roman yesterday. He noted that it was obvious early on that QB …
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