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Kenneth Acker picks off two passes, Devon Wylie beats Jimmie Ward three times in team drills

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…

Look ahead: Transition year on the 49ers’ defensive line

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. We’ll start with the defensive line and work our way backward:…

NaVorro Bowman: Everything is happening for us right now at the right time

Last year at this time, Justin Smith was diagnosed with a torn triceps tendon that would put him at half strength for the playoffs. Aldon Smith was dealing with a shoulder injury that would require offseason surgery. Ahmad Brooks, Patrick …

NFL rarity: Every 49er practices on Thursday

The 49ers have the array of strains, sprains, bumps and bruises that every team is experiencing in mid December. But on Thursday, at least, every player on the active roster…

Kubiak says the Texans must stay in their pass rush lanes and keep Kaepernick in the pocket

Gary Kubiak spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters Wednesday morning. Here is a transcript.

Q: Can you talk about the challenge that faces your staff and your team after such a disappointing loss on Sunday?

KUBIAK: Yeah, …

Justin Smith warned 49ers to be wary of recent success

At the end of every Friday practice, the 49ers gather at midfield for Wise Words. It’s typically a player who is chosen to deliver a message of his choosing, and on the most recent Friday team captain Justin Smith was …

Harbaugh says Aldon Smith will play against Colts on Sunday

Jim Harbaugh spoke in the 49ers’ media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s a transcript.

Q: Can you fill us in on Aldon Smith’s status for Sunday?

HARBAUGH: The task today was to go and have a great practice. The time spent …

Fangio on Trent Richardson: “It would not surprise me to see him play half the game or 90 percent of the game.”

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s a transcript:

Q: When did you find out that the Colts had added a running back (Trent Richardson)?

FANGIO: Yesterday during practice.

Q: What did you guys …

Kaepernick has foot injury; 49ers’ starting defensive line dinged

The 49ers, who went into Sunday’s game in Seattle with only one player, LaMichael James, on their injury report, emerged from it with 10 injured players, including quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the team’s entire starting defensive line.

Kaepernick is listed …

Turn up the base: Ian Williams to make starting debut vs. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks

Patrick Willis today said he’s looking forward to playing a more traditional brand of defense on Sunday. The Seahawks are likely to oblige. Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch has surpassed 100 rushing yards the last three times he’s faced the …

Aldon Smith says the 49ers’ upcoming game in Seattle is “just another game.”

SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.

Q: What’s the advantage of playing you both on the right and left sides?

ALDON SMITH: It gives me a chance to move around a …

Snap judgments: Ray McDonald, Justin Smith get more relief

In last year’s season opener against the Packers, left defensive end Ray McDonald played 100 percent of the 49ers’ defensive snaps – 68 plays total.

McDonald again played extensively in Sunday’s rematch. But perhaps signaling that there will be more …

Packers have a painful plan for 49ers, but a solution is in the strategy

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 …

Mind the (experience) gap: Fangio curious about Lawrence Okoye’s debut

If you’re curious how Lawrence Okoye will fare in his first-ever NFL game Thursday, you’ve got company. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio today said he had no idea how the…

Greg Roman on Austin Collie: “There’s a good plan in place to incrementally advance him.”

SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Monday morning. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Opening comments:

“Good morning. First game week of the season. Very exciting, it’s a chance to get with our young …

Fangio: Carradine not close to returning to practice

When will second-round draft pick Tank Carradine start practicing? Vic Fangio says he doesn’t know, but that it won’t be soon. “I’m sure I’ll be alerted when he’s close…

Training camp D8: Justin Smith nicked; WR reinforcements arrive just in time

The reinforcements arrived in time for Friday’s late-afternoon practice. Receivers Austin Collie and Lavelle Hawkins each signed one-year contracts around 3 p.m. and then quickly were fitted for helmets and…

Training camp report: Justin Smith and Tarell Brown sidelined, Mike Iupati dodges bullet

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Friday evening’s padded practice.

THE GOOD

1. Vernon Davis – Today was his best practice of the offseason. He was a dominant pass catcher at tight end, in the slot, …

Ray McDonald: 49ers plan to platoon more on defense

Ray McDonald today said the 49ers intend to do more rotating along the defensive line than they have in the previous two seasons when he’s played as many as…

Training camp report: Eric Reid’s breakout day

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Sunday’s padded practice.

THE GOOD

1. Eric Reid – He was the best free safety on the field by far. In 11-on-11 team drills, Reid knocked away a Kaepernick pass …

Aldon Smith: “I don’t think any team wanted to let me set the record on them.”

SANTA CLARA – Aldon Smith spoke with Bay Area reporters Sunday morning. Here’s what he said.

Q: Once the pads go on, what is the goal for you to work on during this part of the offseason?

ALDON SMITH: Just …

Training camp report: Kyle Williams’ day ends early, Ian Williams dominates, Justin Smith does not

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Saturday’s padded practice.

THE GOOD

1. Ahmad Brooks – The 49ers practiced situational football near the end of the afternoon. Jim Harbaugh placed the ball on the offense’s goal line …

Training camp report: Ahmad Brooks commits encroachment, Colin Kaepernick finds Vernon Davis

SANTA CLARA – With 20 minutes remaining in practice, Jim Harbaugh set up a fourth down drill:

Fourth and five from the opponent’s 20-yard line, the edge of the red zone. The offense had one chance to make a first …

Justin Smith on the read option: “I think we’re going to be ready to stop it.”

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith spoke to Bay Area reporters Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said.

Q: Given the defense’s struggles when you got hurt last year, what did you learn about how important your role is and what you …

Report: Is the final year as 49ers for Frank Gore, Justin Smith?

There was an interesting article about the 49ers yesterday by former sports agent Joel Corry. It’s the sort of state-of-the-franchise piece every 49ers fan should read once and one…

And the rose goes to … 2013 draft crush revealed

You had me at ‘Tank Carradine.’ I mean, the name alone is out of central casting for a defensive lineman. Idea for movie: Long-armed defensive end comes out of…

Baalke speaks: Says Justin Smith has no limitations, talks about Asomugha, others

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…

In the Tank: 49ers to get close look at FSU defensive lineman Carradine

The 49ers will attend the Saturday workout of Florida State defensive lineman Tank Carradine, a legitimate possibility for the team in the first round. Carradine was leading the Seminoles in…

Source: 49ers looking at Bears free-agent Idonije

The 49ers are not finished shopping for a defensive lineman. A league source confirmed the team is battling the Chicago Bears for free agent defensive lineman Israel Idonije. The…

Fangio: “I’ve always like Joe Flacco. I was there when he was drafted.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Can you go back to just the last game real quick. Those final two pass plays in which LB Ahmad Brooks batted down

Justin Smith on the Ravens’ offense: “The main reason they can chuck it deep is they run the ball successfully.”

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith spoke at his locker Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.

Q: Are you excited about the HarBowl?

JUSTIN SMITH: No, not really. I don’t even know John Harbaugh. Just from playing against him, he’s on …

Frank Gore on the pistol read option: “I just felt like that’s not real football at first.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Frank Gore’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

You haven’t worn that in a while?

“No.”

 

Why’d you pull it out today?

“It’s a work day. That’s about it. …

Fangio on Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers: “They’ve been running through tackles and running people over.”

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

Harbaugh on Gore: “Body feels great, his mind feels good, great attitude.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Have you had any interesting guests come in and talk to the team this week?

“No.”

 

Sometimes you do.

“Yeah, sometimes.”…

Justin Smith on the Falcons: “They have two really good running backs and they run the ball exceptionally hard.”

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a transcript of his press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

How did you come out of the game? How did you feel Sunday?

“I think it felt …

Willis: “It’s not good enough just to make it to the NFC Championship. We want to win it all.”

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: “I think Colin does a great job of continuing in his humility.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

A week ago at this time you made an observation about the early stages of the game planning, guys were soaking it in.

Harbaugh on the Falcons: “They’re solid in every regard.”

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.”

 …

Fangio on Justin Smith: “If he’s not playing up to his standard or close to it then we’ll put the next guy in.”

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Justin Smith and the rest of the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Is DT Justin Smith closer to full strength and how’s

Justin Smith: “If I’m fortunate enough, I’ll get to play in this one.”

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith practiced Thursday for the first time since he tore his left triceps tendon in New England on December 16th.

He spoke at his locker after practice, and this is what he said.

Q: How did …

Young: “I’ve got to believe that for Colin Kaepernick, it’s time off. And I don’t know that time off helps young players who need to stay in the groove.”

Steve Young talked about the 49ers’ bye week and their chances to win the NFC Wednesday on KNBR. Here’s what he said.

Q: Are the 49ers still the favorites to win the NFC, or are they just a part of …

Will Justin Smith play in the playoffs? Harbaugh: “You watch the strength and how that comes back.”

SANTA CLARA – Justin Smith has missed the last two-and-a-half games with a partially torn triceps tendon. Jim Harbaugh was asked if he expects Smith to heal enough during the bye week to play in the playoffs. Here’s what Harbaugh …

Harbaugh on the loss of Justin Smith: “The next guy has got to step up.”

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. This is what he said.

Q: Why promote Tony Jerod-Eddie to the active roster and not a receiver?

HARBAUGH: We felt that’s where we needed the depth this …

Fangio: “It’s too far along here to change the system because of one guy being out.”

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Thursday morning. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

So the obvious thing is looking at how the defense has played in six quarters without DT Justin Smith.

Brent Jones: “This team will not win the Super Bowl unless the defense carries them.”

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 …

Harbaugh: “We’ll reorganize. We’ll refit. We’ll regroup.”

This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

I did not attend this press conference. I was flying home from Seattle when Harbaugh was speaking.

 

Did you guys get away with the run

Report: Justin Smith expected not to play against Seahawks

Adam Schefter just tweeted Justin Smith “is not expected to play Sunday night versus Seattle due to his elbow injury.”

Smith is the 49ers’ best run-defending defensive lineman and he also sets up most of the 49ers’ pass rush. Offensive …

Fangio on the 49ers defense: “I think we were a little tired yesterday, but today, I think we’re fine.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

We ask you this from time to time, but after a game like Sunday’s where the Patriots had something like 92, 93 plays,

Harbaugh: Smith’s injury doesn’t appear long-term

SANTA CLARA — 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said today the status of defensive tackle Justin Smith likely won’t be known until later in the week, but he doesn’t think Smith’s…

Fangio to Goldson: “If the quarterback starts to slide, you’ve got to get off of him.”

SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

What kind of problems do the Dolphins present?

“Well, they’ve got a talented young quarterback who’s a

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