Showing posts with label San Francisco 49ers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Francisco 49ers. Show all posts

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Scouting Report: 49ers

Giants.com breaks down the 49ers' offense, defense and special teams.

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 1/19/12

Cruz and 49ers Rodgers share respect

Cruz was named as a second alternate to the NFC squad. Meanwhile, picking up two of his six interceptions against the Giants, Rogers made the starting roster. The two should see plenty of each other again this Sunday.

By Dan Salomone - Giants.com 1/19/12

Failure is not an option for Jerry Reese

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Jerry Reese and the Giants are focused on the NFC title game in San Francisco.
By Ian O'Connor - ESPNNY.com 1/19/12

Palladino: Eli Manning And Alex Smith, An Easy Comparison This Year

Eli Manning (credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images), Alex Smith (credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
By Ernie Palladino - WFAN.com 1/19/12

Hakeem Nicks Not Totally Ready To Predict ‘Pain!’ For 49ers

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By WFAN.com 1/19/12

Sequels Tend to Outdo the Original

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Eli Manning and the Giants lost to the 49ers in their first trip to San Francisco in Week 10. The pair will meet again in Sunday's NFC Championship.
By Aditi Kinkhabwala - Wall Street Journal 1/19/12

Harbaugh's Passing Experience Strikes Deep

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San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh, shown in his playing days, has helped Alex Smith turn things around.
By Chris Herring - Wall Street Journal 1/19/12

Rolle gearing for 49ers Vernon Davis

Watching the film of the 49ers thriller over the Saints, there are a lot of questions Rolle and the defense will have to answer, beginning with their tight end.

By Dan Salomone - Giants.com 1/19/12

Giants Notebook: Eli, Weather & More

QB Eli Manning was limited in practice Wednesday due to illness but his teammates are confident he will be FULL GO

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 1/19/12

Quotes from the Giants Locker Room

Check out what Giants players had to say to the media about the matchup with the 49ers

By Giants.com 1/19/12

Giants prepare for physical 49ers

Giants brace for physical 49ers
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 1/19/12

Mike Vaccaro: Giants’ Justin Tuck plays through injuries to reach NFC Championship vs. 49ers

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By Mike Vaccaro - NY Post 1/19/12

NFC Championship Game 2012: 3 X-Factors for the New York Giants

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By Zach Kruse - Bleacher Report 1/19/12

Giants vs. 49ers: Vernon Davis poses a threat from all angles

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San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis carried the 49ers to a victory over the New Orleans Saints last week with seven catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns.By Jorge Castillo - Star Ledger 1/19/12

Giants' Mark Herzlich returns to practice

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Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich has missed seven games with an ankle injury.By Star Ledger Staff - 1/19/12

Donte Whitner says 49ers will let pads talk against 'cocky' Giants

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Donte Whitner said the Giants have been talking since they took out the Jets a few weeks ago.By Conor Orr - Star Ledger 1/19/12

Giants' defense leery of 49ers' Alex Smith

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The Giants say San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith has dangerous mobility.By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 1/19/12

Giants vs. 49ers: Weather for NFC Championship Game could be wet

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Crews refresh and add logos to the field in preparation for Sunday's playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and Giants at Candlestick Park.By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 1/19/12

Former players recall classic playoff battles between NY Giants and San Francisco 49ers including the two hits that left quarterback Joe Montana reeling

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Leonard Marshall levels Joe Montana with historic hit during Giants' 15-13 win in 1990 NFC Championship Game.
By Hank Gola - NY Dailynews 1/19/12

NY Giants defensive lineman Chris Canty expects 'bloodbath' vs. San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game

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There won't be anything pretty about Sunday's game, according to Giants defensive lineman Chris Canty.
By Sean Brennan - NY Dailynews 1/19/12

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