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Tag Archives: Vic Fangio

Vic Fangio on covering Jimmy Graham: “He’s hard. Do you have any ideas?”

You think LB Patrick Willis can play Sunday? “It’s questionable. As the week rolls on, if he doesn’t start practicing at some point then it starts moving to doubtful.” Is he just taking a different tact this week or did…

Vic Fangio on illegal contact penalties: “We emphasize that all the time, even prior to them saying they’re going to be diligent.”

What happened to LB Blake Costanzo? “Just got some form of an injury there. I’m not exactly sure. And he’s out there getting opinions right now for it.” Was it a practice injury? “You know, I’m not sure. It might’ve…

Is Ward a lock to start at Nickelback? Fangio: “I don’t think you can assume that.”

SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke to Bay Area reporters Wednesday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.

Are these the first real looks that you’ve been getting of DT Tank Carradine since he got here last year?

Vikings hire head coach; Roman, Tomsula passed over

The Minnesota Vikings, one of two teams still looking for a head coach, found their man today, and it wasn’t 49ers assistant Greg Roman or Jim Tomsula. Both had…

Harbaugh confirms interest in Roman, Fangio, Tomsula

SANTA CLARA — 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed today that teams have contacted the 49ers about potential interviews with offensive coordinator Greg Roman, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and defensive…

Fangio says Wilson “can run any offense.”

SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript.

 

How much of Seattle’s success is success on first and second downs to stay in manageable situations, third and short?

“Well, it’s a …

Fangio on the Cardinals: “They’ve got a very talented offense in the skill positions.”

SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.

 

How do you feel just about the way the defense has rallied these last few weeks with a couple very

Fangio: Texans are tall challenge for 49ers ILBs, and Willis is iffy

Vic Fangio today said his inside linebackers have the toughest task Sunday against a Houston Texans offense that is committed to the run, loves play action and isn’t shy about going down-field – sometimes deep down field – to their …

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 …

Bowman on the Colts’ offense: “It’s really just No.12, man. He pretty much runs everything.”

SANTA CLARA – NaVorro Bowman spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.

Q: It’s the third straight week your defense faces one of the top quarterbacks in the league. Any thoughts on that?

BOWMAN: Yeah, I’m …

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 …

Fangio on Reid: “We’ll probably start him in this game coming up and we’ll see how he does with that.”

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

 

What’s your feeling about this depth? It seems to be developing across the board. In these first two preseason

Fangio on Eric Reid: “I thought he played pretty decent in the game last Thursday.”

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

 

Can you give us an update on where things stand with S Eric Reid and how he’s been looking

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 …

Whitner: “Miscommunication is why we had difficulties in the first half last week.”

SANTA CLARA – Donte Whitner spoke in the locker room Thursday afternoon. This is what he said.

Q: You said Joe Flacco has made improvement. Can you put a time stamp on that? Did you see a change when Jim …

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

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

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

Harbaugh says he doesn’t think there are any gaps in Greg Roman’s body of work

SANTA CLARA – At his Monday press conference, Jim Harbaugh addressed the possibility of one of his coordinators getting hired as a head coach elsewhere. Here’s what Harbaugh said about that.

Q: Have you factored in the possibility that some …

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 …

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,

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

Fangio calls Goldson and Whitner landmines, and more

SANTA CLARA – Here is what Vic Fangio said about the 49ers defense at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

How much is it a luxury for you to have all four linebackers locked up for at

Fangio says Aldon Smith has “combination of strength, size, speed, slither and long arms.”

Vic Fangio held a press conference Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers defense, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

It looked like LB Patrick Willis had a really good game in coverage on Monday. Is that typical? Is

Fangio on the 49ers D’s problem covering quick slot receivers: “I don’t see it as an epidemic by any means.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Vic Fangio said at his Saturday press conference about the 49ers defense’s recent struggles covering slot receivers.

ME: Your defense has struggled to cover quick inside receivers. What do you attribute that to, and has …

Fangio on the 49ers run D

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Saturday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers run defense, which has not performed well in three of their last four games.

Q: The run defense hasn’t been as …

Fangio: “I don’t see our pass rush as being an issue right now.”

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Vic Fangio said Tuesday about the 49ers pass rush.

 

The sack numbers are down, but yet you guys rank, I think, second in the league in passing defense. How do you view how things

Fangio breaks down the Seahawks offense

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Vic Fangio said about the 49ers’ upcoming opponent, the Seattle Seahawks, at his Tuesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

What are you doing over in the meeting room this week? Is it less

Fangio on Justin Smith and the 49ers pass rush: “There’s nothing wrong.”

SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Vic Fangio said about Justin Smith in particular and the 49ers pass rush in general at the Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

How has DT Justin Smith been playing this year? And

Fangio on Fitzpatrick: “I think he’s a competent NFL quarterback.”

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

 

You played a couple teams earlier in the year that liked to spread you out, a lot of multiple receivers. Are the Bills the same way?

Fangio on Ponder: “He’s a threat both running and throwing.”

Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

From what you’ve seen, does RB Adrian Peterson look like a guy who is coming off an ACL injury?

“No, he really doesn’t. He still has his great speed, cutting …

Fangio on the Lions: “This team will run the ball out of the gun.”

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

Facing another team that likes to throw the ball around, is there much carry over from last week to this?

“Well, there is in the …

Fangio on Rodgers: “He’s Brees with great scrambling ability and a stronger arm.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the full transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. Fangio praised Aaron Rodgers and Marshall Newhouse, and confirmed that Perrish Cox is the No.4 cornerback.

As a defensive coordinator, when you know

Fangio on the responsibility of the nickel back, and more

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke first in the media tent this morning, and here’s a transcript of what he said courtesy of the 49ers.

Your defense, the last couple of days, has obviously looked really solid. Is

Fangio says the defense can be as good or better than last year, “but it might not show on paper.”

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio talked about what makes NaVarro Bowman and Carlos Rogers so good, the Niners cornerback competition and how good the defense can be this year. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.

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Vic Fangio on the state of the Niners defense entering training camp

SANTA CLARA – Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent today, and here’s a transcript of what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

How much more of the defense are you going to be able to install

Fangio says the Niners defense has potential to be best defense he’s ever coached

SANTA CLARA – It was defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s turn to explain the state of the Niners defense today. He said it has the potential to be the best defense he’s ever coached. He also talked about turnovers, and why …

Fangio on the Saints offense: “They have weapons everywhere. It’s hard to say, ‘Hey, if we stop this guy we’ll win this game.’”

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

You’ve just had a few extra days to prepare for the Saints. Does the Saints offense require extra days? Is it that complex? Are

Vic Fangio on Aldon Smith: “It took him a while to totally integrate the power into his pass rush.”

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

Yesterday, head coach Jim Harbaugh made a pitch for QB Alex Smith for the Pro Bowl. If you were pick one of your guys

Fangio: “With Roethlisberger, you always have to defend two plays.”

SANTA CLARA — Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

Coach, how do you prepare for the Steelers team when you don’t know if Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is going to play or not?

Vic Fangio: “Our pass rush was not an issue in that game.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s Thursday afternoon press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

[LB] Patrick [Willis] was talking about the goal line stand that you guys had in Baltimore a week ago, how he

Greg Roman explains the difference between the Niners and the Ravens defenses

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Greg Roman’s Tuesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

Opening Statement:

“Obviously playing a really tough team defensively. The front seven is extremely good, very well coached. You have [LB Terrell] Suggs on …

Vic Fangio breaks down the Ravens offense and defense

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Tuesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

Vic, what was kind of your role in Baltimore, I know you were sort of a nebulous consultant?

“The first few couple years I …

Vic Fangio on Cardinals QB John Skelton: “He’s got good arm talent. This guy can throw the ball.”

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

Is there any question in your mind which quarterback you’re going to be facing on Sunday?

“Well, it seems like it’s going to be …

Fangio: “We’re a lunch-pail-and-bucket type defense, and we’ve got to do our job the right way all the time.”

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

Vic, [LB] Aldon Smith was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month, is he just providing everything you could have hoped he would

Fangio: “I don’t see anybody running the West Coast Offense.”

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s press conference from this afternoon, courtesy of the 49ers.

How do you expect to use your third corner back this week, third corner? Who do you expect it to be

Ricky Jean Francois on Andrew Luck, JaMarcus Russell, Vic Fangio, earthquakes, and more

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of today’s Q&A with Ricky Jean Francois from the 49ers locker room.

Q: How was the Bye week for you guys?

JEAN FRANCOIS: A lot of guys stayed here and enjoyed the California weather. …

How Ray McDonald spent his Bye week

SANTA CLARA – Here’s the transcript of today’s Q&A with Ray McDonald from the 49ers locker room.

Q: How did you spend the Bye week?

McDONALD: I got a chance to sit around and kick my feet up and get …

Vic Fangio Q&A

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke at the podium in the media tent today. Jim Harbaugh will speak tomorrow, and Greg Roman will speak on Thursday.

Here’s the complete transcript of Fangio’s Tuesday interview, courtesy of the 49ers.

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