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Tag Archives: Training camp
Colin Kaepernick’s footwork
Thursday, August 25, 2011
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh did not invite reporters out to practice until 2:30 p.m., so I missed most of the players stretch, so I won’t be able to report on that for you today. Sorry about that.
But I …
Talkative Harbaugh assesses his team
Thursday, August 18, 2011
A talkative Jim Harbaugh assessed a good chunk of his roster after practice, giving more praise than he’d given all of training camp.
Here’s the complete transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
On whether he has a snap count for his …
Patrick Willis praises the defense
Thursday, August 18, 2011
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Patrick Willis spoke for a few minutes after practice. He had big praise for two of the starting linebackers, and for a surprise backup cornerback as well.
Here’s a transcript of that interview.
Q: Would you say …
Fangio assesses the 49ers defense
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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Vic Fangio was the podium speaker today after practice, and here’s what he had to say about his defense.
This transcript is courtesy of the 49ers.
On his assessment of DT Isaac Sopoaga:
“He was rusty the …
Violence in practice
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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The competitive portion of practice was brief but it was also violent.
The offensive lineman took turns trying to prevent defensive linemen and linebackers from sacking a ball boy who was standing behind them in the pocket.…
Snyder on the O-line: “We’ll be prepared week 1 for sure.”
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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Adam Snyder just spoke on behalf of the offensive line today, and he sounds confident in their ability to improve. He also feels confident in his transition to center.
Here’s the complete transcript of the interview.
Q: …
Harbaugh post-practice 8/16
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Here’s the full transcript of Harbaugh post-practice press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
He spoke at length about the team’s plans for a third quarterback, the greatness of Frank Gore, the talent of Kendall hunter, and his experience as an …
The quarterbacks compete
Monday, August 15, 2011
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Around 5 o’clock I was ready to tweet that Colin Kaepernick had practiced better than Alex Smith today.
Kaepernick had been exceptionally accurate, and he’d just led the second team offense on an impressive drive against the …
Ted Ginn Jr. and Kyle Williams on the Jugs machine
Monday, August 15, 2011
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Ted Ginn Jr. and Kyle Williams started practice by fielding punts one-handed from a Jugs machine.
This was running backs coach Tom Rathman’s idea. He stood next to the punt returners and made the exercise a competition.…
Kyle Williams Q&A
Monday, August 15, 2011
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The 49ers p.r. staff brought out Kyle Williams and Ted Ginn Jr. to talk to the media at the same time this afternoon. Both speedy slot receivers were wearing Chicago White Sox hats, Ginn wearing a red …
Nate Lawrie on Culpepper’s workout
Monday, August 15, 2011
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Daunte Culpepper worked out at the 49ers facility this morning, and according to Matt Maiocco, Culpepper expects to sign a one-year contract with the Niners.
Also according to Maiocco, Culpepper would not be competing for the first …
Harbaugh on the state of the team
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Jim Harbaugh gave an impromptu interview next to the field after practice.
He said he was only going to give us a little, but he gave us much more.
Here’s the complete transcript.
Q: How pleased are …
Braylon Edwards on acclimating
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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As Dashon Goldson answered reporters’ questions, Braylon Edwards sat patiently next to the interview, waiting for his turn.
When he got the chance, he was eager to talk.
Here’s the complete transcript of what he said.
He …
Dashon Goldson on free agency
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Dashon Goldon spoke to reporters after a post-practice weight-lifting session.
Here’s the complete transcript of that interview. He spoke candidly about free agency, his opportunity in New England, and his reasons for returning to the Niners.
Q: …
How Frank Gore starts practice
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Frank Gore begins practice by himself.
Some of the other star players, like Vernon Davis and Braylon Edwards, they get one-on-one time with coaches. Not Gore.
Everyone leaves him alone, including the other players.
What else is …
Curtis Taylor Q&A
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Third-year safety Curtis Taylor, who may or may not make the team this season, spoke to a group of reporters today in Santa Clara.
Here’s the complete transcript of that interview.
Q: How difficult is it for …
Vic Fangio on his defense
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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Here’s the complete transcript of Defensive Coordinato Vic Fangio’s post-practice interview, courtesy of the 49ers.
Enjoy.
On whether Aldon Smith is a little more advanced than he thought he’d be at this point:
“He’s had his flashes …
Phillip Davis on his blessings
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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Phillip Davis, the undrafted rookie cornerback from Tulane, doesn’t exactly get the star treatment to begin practice.
He’s part of the scout kickoff team, which means he runs wind sprints. He runs about twenty of them, back …
Trent, Trent, and Jim’s football symposium
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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The first morning practice of the Niners’ training camp started today at 9:15 a.m, but the earliness didn’t deter a slew of famous spectators from showing up.
Dashon Goldson walked out to the field around 11 a.m. …
Alex Smith on practice
Monday, August 8, 2011
This is what Alex Smith had to say after his best practice of training camp.
The transcript is courtesy of the 49ers.
On Coach Harbaugh saying it was probably one of the best practices of camp and whether he felt …
Harbaugh post-practice Q&A
Monday, August 8, 2011
Here’s the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s post-practice press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Enjoy.
On whether he is adding more situational plays into practice due to the upcoming preseason game against the New Orleans Saints:
“Yes.”
On where he would …
Harbaugh the fan favorite
Monday, August 8, 2011
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You’ll love this.
The quarterbacks were doing their standard drills to start practice today, and Harbaugh was watching them closely. Standard.
They were doing this drill right in front of the end zone bleachers, which were filled …
Reggie Smith tears meniscus
Monday, August 8, 2011
According to Matt Barrows, Reggie Smith tore the meniscus in one of his knees and he will miss a couple of weeks, but it shouldn’t be a serious, long-term injury.
Clearly, this is a big reason the Niners resigned Dashon …
Anthony Dixon clears the air
Monday, August 8, 2011
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Last week Anthony Dixon had two showdowns with Patrick Willis on the practice field.
Dixon won the first one, giving Willis a hard helmet-t0-helmet hit, but Willis won the second, stripping the ball from Dixon in the …
Ricky Jean-Francois Q&A
Monday, August 8, 2011
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I just participated in a group interview of Ricky Jean-Francois.
He explained to us that he’s been playing all three positions on the defensive line, but mostly right end behind the starter Justin Smith. This seems to …
Taking stock of the organization
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Today’s the first break in the action of the 49ers training camp, so let’s take stock of the organization.
I apologize if this is redundant. It seems like the appropriate exercise for this off day.
Have the 49ers improved from …
8/6 Practice notes
Saturday, August 6, 2011
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After warm-ups and drills, the real practice started with a 9-on-9 goal line scrimmage.
It was the first team offense against the first team defense, but backup Anthony Dixon lined up at tailback instead of Frank Gore. …
Donte Whitner Q&A
Saturday, August 6, 2011
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The 49ers new starting strong safety, Donte Whitner, spoke in a group interview this afternoon.
Whitner recorded the fifth most tackles in the NFL last season, and the most amongst defensive backs with 140.
In this interview
Alex Boone Q&A
Saturday, August 6, 2011
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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 …
8/5 Practice notes
Friday, August 5, 2011
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Before I get to the good and not-so-good of the day, here’s a funny scene from the 49ers first practice in front of fans.
During 11-on-11’s, Alex Smith threw one pass at Ted Ginn’s feet on a …
Jim Harbaugh on Alex Smith
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Head Coach Jim Harbaugh was the first person to speak at the podium after practice.
He was winded at the beginning of the interview and he was sweating. He spends a ton of energy coaching during practice. He participates in …
Alex Smith Q&A
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Alex Smith spoke to the media after his first day of real, live practice. He spoke about getting rid of the rust and the excitement of the competition with Colin Kaepernick. As always, he was the perfect gentleman.
Read and …
Meet Braylon Edwards
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Braylon Edwards spoke in the media tent after his first practice with the team this evening.
Here’s the complete transcript of the interview, courtesy of the 49ers.
On whether he thought he would play for the 49ers when he visited …
8/4 Practice notes: Smith vs. Kaepernick
Thursday, August 4, 2011
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Practice was windy and cold in the Santa Clara dusk.
Braylon Edwards lined up with the first and second-team offense today and looked good, considering he’d been on the team for about an hour. He caught a …
8/3 Practice notes
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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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 …
Harbaugh the punter
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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If you thought today’s practice would start with a Harbaugh-Kaepernick quarterback lesson, you were wrong. Harbaugh left Kaepernick alone with quarterbacks coach Geep Chryst for a change.
Instead, Coach Harbaugh spent the beginning of practice standing next …
Kaepernick on his progress
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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Colin Kaepernick spoke to a group of media members again today.
He answered questions about his progress picking up the offense, and he answered them with the same winning smile he’s had all of training camp. It’s …
Tuesday’s Harbaugh Q&A
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Here’s the transcript of the post-practice interview with Jim Harbaugh I promised you, courtesy of the 49ers.
Today was a heck of a lot of fun. I hope you’re having as much fun as I am.
On how Gore looked …
Frank Gore Q&A
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Frank Gore spoke to the media in the interview tent after his first practice of the season today.
When he got to the podium he greeted everyone with an exuberant, “how’s everybody doing, baby?”
He seemed happy to be back …
Practice notes: The good and not-so-good
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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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
Trent Baalke takes the practice field, and more
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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Frank Gore was suited up and active for the beginning practice today, making cuts and catching passes, but he wasn’t the center of attention.
Why? Because general manager Trent Baalke was on the field. For the first …
Joe Staley on Gore, Snyder, Aldon Smith, himself
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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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 …
Harbaugh on pace of practice and improvement of team
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Here’s the full transcript for Jim Harbaugh’s post-practice group interview provided by the 49ers.
Some of the salient points he makes regard the fast pace of practice, the reason players wear their uniforms in practice, and how the team has …
David Akers on the Harbaughs
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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David Akers spoke to the media after practice today. Akers played under Jim’s brother John for nine seasons in Philadelphia when John was a special teams coach. The 49ers’ new kicker had glowing praise for the Harbaughs.…
Day 3: Practice assessment
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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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
Practice patterns
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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The third practice of training camp started nearly an hour ago. Now that I’ve seen three, I’d like to share some trends I’ve noticed.
- The big activity to begin practice is special teams, and Ted Ginn has
Aldon Smith, Adam Snyder, and Scott McKillop talk
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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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. …
Jim Harbaugh, QB coach
Saturday, July 30, 2011
My dad wrote a short blog today from training camp and I’m linking to it here.
In it he describes how Jim Harbaugh coaches the quarterbacks, meaning mostly Colin Kaepernick. I gave a little description yesterday, but I thought …
Baalke on free agency and positive thinking
Saturday, July 30, 2011
SANTA CLARA –
New general manager Trent Baalke spoke to the media behind a tent at the end of practice this afternoon.
He insisted he has a plan and he’s executing it, even though the 49ers haven’t brought in any …
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