SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Smith’s post game press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
On his experience throwing out the first pitch last night for the SF Giants:
“Yeah I was keeping the ball down, isn’t that what good pitchers …
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Roman on the offense’s record-setting performance: “I think we left some out there.”
Sunday, October 7, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO — Greg Roman’s post game press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Feeling pretty good after that performance?
“It was a good performance. I think we left some out there. We had some frustrating penalties in the first …
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 …
Alex Smith on deep passes: “Some days hit all of them and some days you don’t.”
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
SANTA CLARA — Wednesday at his locker, Alex Smith answered questions about throwing deep passes, among other things. Here’s a complete transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Can you talk about just the challenge that the Bills bring? Head Coach Jim …
Roman on the 49ers offense: “We’ve just got to finish drives better.”
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening statement:
“Is it afternoon yet? Yes it is, good afternoon. If I appear unshaven I apologize, but this Jets defense forces our whole staff to stay up into …
Greg Cosell on Alex Smith: “He’s not quite ready to start just tossing it around unless they orchestrate it for him.”
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Here’s what Greg Cosell said on The Murph and Mac Show Thursday about the 49ers’ loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Q: How were the Vikings able to put together three 80-plus-yards drives against the 49ers?
COSELL: It was a …
Alex Smith: “Looking back on Sunday, could we have taken more shots? For sure.”
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Alex Smith’s Wednesday press conference transcript from Youngstown, Ohio, courtesy of the 49ers.
I think a lot of fans were wondering, in the 2nd half, why you guys didn’t push the ball down field more. Is that a factor of …
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 …
Statistics do not support Alex Smith
Friday, September 21, 2012
On Wednesday at his locker, Alex Smith explained to Bay Area reporters why taking a sack is not all that bad.
Here’s Smith’s exact quote: “A sack’s not the end of the world. Sometimes the best thing is to protect …
Roman on Alex Smith: “He’s just gotten better incrementally in everything we ask him to do.”
Friday, September 21, 2012
Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. Didn’t take our players long watching the film of cleaning up the Detroit game, moving on to Minnesota and seeing that these guys are a very, …
Alex Smith: “Sometimes the best thing is to protect it in the pocket and take a sack.”
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith’s Wednesday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
How’s that gash doing?
“Doing alright. Healing up hopefully.”
Kind of makes you look like a football player.
“It’s tough for me to look any tougher, …
Harbaugh on Sprint Theory vs. Marathon Theory, and more
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
You added a new/old outside linebacker?
“Added yeah, [LB] Eric Bakhtiari.”
Is that a guy that when you released him you told him stay close by …
Harbaugh on Alex Smith: “He’s got a lot to work with because he’s a really intelligent guy.”
Monday, September 17, 2012
SANTA CLARA – This afternoon at Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, I asked him two questions about Alex Smith. Here they are, followed by Harbaugh’s responses.
ME: How has Alex Smith matured and progressed when it comes to choosing between …
How the 49ers got the Packers in checkmate
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Some things I forgot to mention about the 49ers’ performance against the Packers: Alex Smith and Greg Roman called brilliant running plays.
What Smith did: Each time the Packers brought an extra linebacker or a cornerback to the line of …
Alex Smith on the Lions: “The D line is definitely a strength of theirs. I mean, just look at them.”
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke in front of his locker Wednesday afternoon. He talked about turnovers, Randy Moss and the upcoming opponent – the Detroit. Lions. Here’s a transcript.
Q: You’ve gone 185 pass attempts without an interception? Who …
The view from the press box
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
When you watch football on television, you only see what’s happening at the line of scrimmage. That’s just half the story. When I watch a game from a press box, I get to watch the other half. I want to …
The curious case of the 49ers and third down
Monday, September 10, 2012
One curious stat from yesterday’s dominating win over the Green Bay Packers: The 49ers offense converted just 2 of 9 third downs – 22 percent. That’s worse than their average last season – 28 percent.
Granted, the two third downs …
Roman philosophizes about the read option, and more
Thursday, September 6, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. We had a really good training camp. Thought our guys were dialed in every day. I think we got accomplished …
Mike McCarthy impressed by Alex Smith’s consistency
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here’s a snippet of Packers head coach Mike McCarthy’s Wednesday teleconference, in which he discussed Jim Harbaugh, Alex Smith, and Colin Kaepernick.
Q: Is the read-option play with Colin Kaepernick something you have to prepare for?
McCARTHY: …
Four questions for Greg Roman and Alex Smith
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Yesterday I asked the defense five questions. Today I asked Greg Roman and Alex Smith four questions. Here are their responses followed by my conclusions.
Question 1: Now that Moss and Manningham are on the team, can …
Alex Smith on the offensive line’s performance: “They just dominated.”
Saturday, August 11, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO – Alex Smith spoke at his locker after the 49ers 17-6 preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night. Smith gave big praise to Brandon Jacobs, Brett Swain and the offensive line. Here’s the transcript of the …
Alex Smith on Ginn’s offseason: “He’s made a lot of tough catches.”
Thursday, August 9, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke in the 49ers’ media tent after Jim Harbaugh on Thursday. Smith answered questions about Ted Ginn Jr., Leonard Davis and Mike Singletary, among other topics. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
Guys are …
Training camp report: Tuesday, the not-so-good — LaMichael James misses practice
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Rookie running back LaMichael James did not practice on Tuesday. This was the first practice he’s missed in training camp, and it is not known why he missed it.
Backup quarterback Josh Johnson struggled today. He played …
Battle for backup QB
Sunday, August 5, 2012
We all know Alex Smith is the 49ers’ starting quarterback, but there’s competition for the backup job and Josh Johnson may have pulled into the lead this week.
Until the past few practices, Johnson appeared to be in last place, …
Training camp report: Thursday, the not-so-good — four QBs, a CB and a WR
Thursday, August 2, 2012
SANTA CLARA – All four of the Niners quarterbacks struggled in practice today.
Alex Smith threw three interceptions – one to Bowman, one to free safety Darcel McBath and one to reserve linebacker Mike Wilhoite. McBath’s interception came after a …
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
Alex Smith on his relationship with Moss: “We’re still in the courting stage.”
Friday, July 27, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spoke last in the media tent on Friday. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.
[WR] Randy [Moss] was saying it’s a work in progress, the offense, the passing game, and fitting in with …
Moss on his relationship with Alex Smith, plus more
Friday, July 27, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Randy Moss spoke to Bay Area reporters for the first time in person as 49er today. He came into the media tent after head coach Jim Harbaugh and answered questions about his conditioning, his first impression of …
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 review
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Here’s my minicamp review. Keep in mind, it was a non-contact minicamp. No pads, no tackling. It was basically two-hand touch. So I’m focusing on the players involved in the passing game – quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, cornerbacks and …
Harbaugh takes stock after the Niners minicamp
Thursday, June 14, 2012
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.…
Minicamp notes: Alex Smith shines in Wednesday’s afternoon practice
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here are some unofficial stats from today’s minicamp.
Alex Smith completed 27 of 32 passes. In red zone drills he completed two touchdowns. For about an hour he didn’t miss a single pass.
Most of his throws …
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 …
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 …
OTA notes: Moss makes remarkable one-handed catch
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
SANTA CLARA – This is the last week of OTAs for the Niners, and today was the one practice open to the media. It started like all their other practices – drills first, then scrimmaging, but one thing was different.…
The 49ers top-10 offseason battles
Friday, May 4, 2012
With rookie mini camps around the corner and OTAs around the bend too, let’s rank the Niners top-10 offseason battles in reverse order.
10. Michael Crabtree vs. his left foot. Will Crabtree win the battle against his left foot this …
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 …
49ers blow their first round pick, draft A.J Jenkins
Thursday, April 26, 2012
SANTA CLARA — I give the Niners an F for their A.J. Jenkins pick at No. 30 in the first round, and here’s why. We all know the Niners’ biggest weaknesses are third down and red zone offense. They will …
Alex Smith’s problems on third down
Monday, April 2, 2012
Take this for what it’s worth – Alex Smith has always been bad on third down.
Before I explain, let me define my terms. “Average” on third down would be a 38 percent conversion success rate and five conversions per …
Niners sign QB Josh Johnson to 2-year deal, turn up the heat on Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick
Thursday, March 22, 2012
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
Sunday, March 18, 2012
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.”
Monday, March 12, 2012
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
Saturday, March 10, 2012
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
Thursday, March 8, 2012
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 …
How Jim Harbaugh can get better
Saturday, March 3, 2012
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 …
Free agency: The Niners have the cap space to sign Mike Wallace
Thursday, March 1, 2012
According to Matt Maiocco, Ahmad Brooks will count $2.85 million against the 49ers’ salary cap in 2012. For all the figures of Brooks’ deal, read Matty’s article here.
Just know that Brooks’ cap figures significantly increase in upcoming seasons, …
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, …
Is Eli Manning the next Joe Cool? (Lowell column)
Monday, February 6, 2012
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my dad’s Tuesday column on the Super Bowl. Before the Super Bowl he asked if Tom Brady was as good as Joe Montana – the greatest quarterback of all time. Now, we know …
Alex Smith finishes third for Comeback Player of the Year
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Alex Smith finished third in the voting for the A.P. Comeback Player of the Year Award. He received 7 out of 50 votes. The Lions’ QB, Matthew Stafford, finished first and received 21 of the votes.
This gives you a …
Cosell clarifies
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Greg Cosell expanded on his NFC championship commentary Thursday morning on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac Show. Here’s what he said.
Q: For everyone who didn’t read your blog, tell us your evaluation of the game.
COSELL: “Let me just …
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