Greg Cosell’s latest blog is up at NFLfilms.com, and it’s on the 49ers performance in the NFC championship game. He argues that Alex Smith was the goat of that game, not Kyle Williams. He says the coaching tape shows numerous …
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Greg Cosell: “Smith was reluctant to let it loose on routes and throws that were not only well designed, but were open.”
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
How the Niners offense will attack the Giants defense
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Here’s how I expect the Niners offense to attack the red hot New York Giants defense.
I expect the Niners to split out Vernon Davis at wide receiver often, much more than usual. The Giants are going to double team …
Greg Cosell calls Alex Smith’s game-winner “As good of a red zone throw as you’ll ever see.”
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Here’s what Greg Cosell said about Alex Smith this morning on KNBR’s Murph and Mac Show.
Q: The reasons I liked the Niners to beat the Saints are the same reasons I like them to beat the Giants – coaching, …
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. …
Alex Smith vs. Aaron Rodgers
Sunday, January 15, 2012
I’m not saying Alex Smith is a better quarterback than Aaron Rodgers, but which guy played better this weekend?
Smith led two game-winning drives, he threw three touchdown passes and ran for one more, plus he finished with a 103.2 …
Steve Young on the Niners defense: “They’ll figure out a way to keep that score 24 or less.”
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ralph Barbieri and Tom Tolbert interviewed Steve Young on the KNBR this afternoon, and here’s what Young said about the Niners’ upcoming matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
TOLBERT: What’s Alex Smith going through this week? What was it like …
Greg Roman: “A lot of what we do during the game is aim to deceive.”
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. Obviously, we’re preparing for a really good team. Defense for the Saints has been very productive this year. I think, …
Drew Brees on Alex Smith: “He looks like he’s playing with a lot of confidence, and yet taking care of the football and being a great game manager.”
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Drew Brees spoke to Bay Area writers on a conference call this afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: What makes the 49ers so difficult to play against?
BREES: “First of all it’s a 3-4 system, which we don’t see all …
Alex Smith on Drew Brees: “I’m looking to outscore him. He can throw for however many yards he wants to.”
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s Tuesday group interview, courtesy of the 49ers.
What are your feelings going into your first playoff game?
“Excited. Obviously, this is why you play. You play to get into the postseason. …
Steve Young on whether Alex Smith should be a Pro Bowl alternate: “It’s just fun to talk about Alex in these terms.”
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Eric Byrnes asked Steve Young Wednesday on KNBR if Alex Smith should be a Pro Bowl quarterback.
Here’s what Young said.
Q: Should Alex Smith have been a Pro Bowl quarterback? Or if someone fell out – Aaron Rodgers or …
Alex Smith on Braylon Edwards, Joe Hastings and conservative play calling
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
SANTA CLARA – As you know, the Niners cut Braylon Edwards yesterday. As you may not know, they’re most likely going to promote practice squad WR Joe Hastings to the 53-man roster to fill Edwards’ spot.
Alex Smith answered questions …
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 …
Cosell says the Niners are “built in a way that always leads to success,” but he has one final question
Thursday, December 22, 2011
NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR this morning about the Niners. Here’s the transcript of what he said.
Q: Jim Harbaugh is saying that the Seahawks defense is better than the Steelers’ defense is right now. Is …
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 …
Alex Smith on the Seahawks and the Pro Bowl
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith was a surprise speaker in the media tent this afternoon.
Here’s what he said.
Q: Before when you faced Baltimore it was an unfamiliar team. Now you have Seattle on a short week but you …
Is Alex Smith a Pro Bowler? Part 2 (Lowell’s take)
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
My dad and I both were at Jim Harbaugh’s news conference today, both heard him recommend Alex Smith as the No. 3 Pro Bowl quarterback. As you know, I wrote a blog about it. My father wrote his wednesday column …
Harbaugh says Alex Smith is a Pro Bowler and the Niners’ long-term QB. Really??
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said about Alex Smith during his Tuesday press conference. Read it, and then I have a few questions for you below.
Q: The turnover differential – is that something you’ve harped on with …
The southwest corner
Sunday, December 18, 2011
SANTA CLARA — For what it’s worth, the Niners really like each other.
They may or may not man up against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Monday night – I think they will – but regardless, they get along.
Anthony Davis …
Steve Young explains the over-my-dead-body quality in great quarterbacks
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Here’s one more excerpt from yesterday’s Steve Young interview on the Razor and Mr. T show.
Ralph Barbieri asked Young about Tim Tebow, and he replied in general terms about what makes great quarterbacks great.
Q: What’s your explanation for …
Will the Niners man up?
Monday, December 12, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Yesterday’s loss was the toughest loss of the season for the Niners – no question about it. They were supposed to beat the Cardinals and they didn’t, and now it’s looking doubtful that they’ll get a first …
Roman on the red zone problems: “We’ve got to run it better down there to start.”
Thursday, December 8, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what offensive coordinator Greg Roman said at his Week 14 Thursday press conference.
ROMAN: Getting ready to play the Cardinals, who have obviously won four of five. They’re one of the hotter teams in the league. …
Alex Smith explains the difference between deep throws over the middle and down the sidelines, plus more
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Alex Smith said this afternoon in his Wednesday press conference.
Q: Greg Roman said the other day that the red zone was the last thing to come together for an offense. Do you feel like …
Jim Harbaugh says Alex Smith “made very decisive decisions and accurate throws” against the Rams
Monday, December 5, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
I deleted the little he said about Patrick Willis to avoid repetition. If you want to read that read the post below this one.…
John York speaks
Sunday, December 4, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – Janie McCauley of the Associated Press and I just spoke with 49ers owner John York on the side of the field.
You should have seen the smile on his face. The official adjective to describe him is …
Re: the offense, Cosell wonders: “Do they not have enough dimensions, or do they not have enough talent?”
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Here is the transcript of this morning’s Greg Cosell interview on KNBR’s Murph and Mac Show.
Enjoy.
Q: You told us the Ravens were a homework week – that they presented so many different problems on defense that you needed …
Alex Smith on potentially clinching an NFC West title this Sunday: “Absolutely we’re talking about it.”
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Is there any flipside to a short week in that the next week you actually have more time to prepare for a team and …
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 …
Jim Harbaugh on his confidence in backup QB Colin Kaepernick, and more
Monday, November 28, 2011
SANTA CLARA — Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
How are you guys treating the extra day this week? Another game planning day for the Rams?
“Yes. Players will be in today lifting …
Jim Harbaugh on his offensive line’s breakdowns: “It was circumstances.”
Friday, November 25, 2011
Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday conference call.
Q: After watching the film, what was your general impression of the breakdowns and why they occurred and what you can do to get it all fixed?
HARBAUGH: First of all …
Greg Cosell breaks down the Ravens and Alex Smith
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Here’s the transcript of NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell’s interview from this morning on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac show.
Q: Do the Harbaugh brothers coach in similar ways? Do their teams show similar tendencies?
COSELL: There’s a toughness, a …
Alex Smith: “We missed too many today I guess is what I’m saying.”
Sunday, November 20, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s postgame press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
What was the message in the locker room at halftime?
“I think looking forward, it’s cliché, but really coming out and looking to put …
Greg Roman describes Alex Smith’s skill set, and more.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“We’re working hard on this Arizona defense. They had a coordinator change this year. Their defense is a Pittsburgh Steelers scheme. They …
Steve Young: “Alex is slowly becoming part of the reason why they’re winning.”
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Here’s the transcript of Wednesday afternoon’s Steve Young show with the Razor and Mr. T on KNBR.
Enjoy.
Q: Here’s Steve Young, who’s convinced us over the years that playing quarterback is an art.
YOUNG: Did you see Tom Brady …
Jim Harbaugh on playing two games in five days: “We’re not going to save anything for the swim back.”
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Week 10 with your second division opponent, how familiar are you with the Cardinals?
“Getting more familiar with them every day.”
How much time …
Can Alex Smith throw deep?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s a serious question: What can’t Alex Smith do?
People used to say he couldn’t do a lot of things, like throw accurately or read defenses or win games.
Now, all of a sudden, he’s better at …
Jim Harbaugh on Alex Smith: “He’ll get the game ball…don’t print that.”
Monday, November 14, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday afternoon press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
As you reflect on that game last night, what was the thing that stood out to you that you guys did particularly well?…
Parys Haralson: “I’m going to ride with Alex whichever way it goes.”
Monday, November 14, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Parys Haralson said today at his locker.
Q: Was that the most complete win this season by the defense?
HARALSON: When you’re playing a guy like Eli Manning, that’s a smart quarterback and I think …
Alex Smith: “I managed myself into a victory.”
Sunday, November 13, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – Here are Alex Smith’s postgame quotes, courtesy of the 49ers.
Alex, at what point did you know that you guys would be opening the game so pass happy?
“All week we kind of talked about it, and …
Greg Roman: “The table was set to throw the ball.”
Sunday, November 13, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – Here are Greg Roman’s postgame quotes, courtesy of the 49ers.
Did you guys come in knowing that you were going to throw as much as you did?
“Yes. We really feel like the table was set. I …
Steve Young: “Let’s the throw the ball 40 times just once, just to see how it goes.”
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Steve Young spoke about Jim Harbaugh’s 49ers yesterday afternoon on the Razor and Mr. T show on KNBR.
Here’s what Young said.
Q: Talk about the 49ers.
YOUNG: Well this is a phenomenal story. I actually don’t care what happens …
Alex Smith on the Giants D: “They get in your face, press you a little bit.”
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s Wednesday press conference from the 49ers media tent, courtesy of the 49ers.
What does the Giants secondary try to do and what’s their philosophy?
“That’s a great question. I think it’s …
Tom Coughlin on Alex Smith: “I think he’s managing the game much better.”
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Here’s the transcript of New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin’s Wednesday morning conference call with Bay Area reporters.
Q: What kind of challenges do the 49ers offer for your team?
COUGHLIN: (Laughs) They offer a lot of challenges. You’re …
What if Alex Smith and Eli Manning switched teams?
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
ESPN.com’s Mike Sando has unearthed two very interesting takes on Alex Smith – one is a stat and one is a scout’s opinion.
First, the stat. According to an ESPN stats and information analyst, John McTigue, Alex Smith has …
Cosell: “Dilfer lost his job after being the Super Bowl winning quarterback.”
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Here is the complete transcript of Greg Cosell’s interview from this morning’s Murph and Mac Show.
Enjoy.
Q: What does a Redskins team that was shut out Sunday in Toronto bring to the table?
COSELL: Offensively? I would again answer …
DeAngelo Hall on Alex Smith: “He’s dinking and dunking.”
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Here is the transcript of this morning’s conference call with Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall.
Q: Did you and Carlos Rogers get to be pretty close when you played together for the Redskins the last few years?
HALL: We hated …
Alex Smith postgame Q&A
Sunday, October 30, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – Here is the complete transcript of Alex Smith’s postgame press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Alex, in the traditional West Coast Offense that they used to run when I was young, it was pass that set up …
Does Harbaugh hide Alex Smith?
Thursday, October 27, 2011
In Erler’s blog he points out that Alex Smith is averaging 26.3 passes per game this season. That number happens to be …
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 …
The lowdown on the 49ers quarterback meetings
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Here for your pleasure and enlightenment, and because it’s a Bye Week and nothing’s going on, I wrote a piece about what happens in quarterback meetings, focusing on 49ers quarterback meetings. The article follows.
SANTA CLARA — What happens in …
Alex Smith explains his high throws, and more
Monday, October 17, 2011
SANTA CLARA — Here’s the transcript of Alex Smith’s Monday press conference.
Q: Did you and Shaun Hill brawl after the game?
ALEX SMITH: We had a slightly less physical handshake, hugged after.
Q: Did you see the incident between …
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