>and stays focused on the game at hand
>
>SANTA CLARA -- Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was named NFC
>Offensive Player of the Week for his performance Sunday night
>in the 49ers' 41-34 victory over the New England Patriots.
>
>On Wednesday, he stood in front of the media for more than
>five minutes and heard questions as the 49ers prepare to face
>the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night:
>
>What was your reaction to being named NFC Offensive Player of
>the Week?
>Kaeperick: "Excited about it."
>
>Why?
>Kaeperick: "I think it's a great accolade for this team. I
>mean, there are a lot of great players on this team that put
>in the effort for that award to come around."
>
>When you got on the bus, did you feel like this was the kind
>of game worthy of that award?
>Kaeperick: " Um, I was just happy we got the win."
>
>What did Tom Brady say to you after the game?
>Kaeperick: " Just 'good job.'"
>
>There's a picture of you shaking hands with Tom Brady after
>the game. What was your emotions like about beating a guy like
>that in his own home?
>Kaeperick: "I mean, I was just excited about it. He is someone
>I've always looked up to, someone I always watched. So to get
>a win over someone like that is a great accomplishment."
>
>What kind of work have you done with Vernon Davis after
>practices to get on the same page?
>Kaeperick: "Just extra throws."
>
>What kind of statement did the win over the Patriots make
>about the team and what you can accomplish going forward?
>Kaeperick: "I mean, it isn't going to mean too much if we
>don't come out and win this week. That's what we're focused on
>right now."
>
>What kind of challenge do the Seahawks present to you?
>Kaeperick: "The Seahawks are hot team right now. Their defense
>is playing great. Their offense is putting up points. So we
>have to be ready."
>
>What are you expecting in terms of the hostile environment and
>how loud it is?
>Kaeperick: "I mean, we expect it to be loud."
>
>Do you do anything different in preparing to play in one of
>the loudest stadiums in the league?
>Kaeperick: "We're going to prepare like we do for all of our
>away games."
>
>Do you feel like you and Vernon are making some progress? And
>why?
>Kaeperick: "Yeah, we're making progress because we're getting
>those throws after practice."
>
>This is your third prime-time start. Is this something you
>embrace about playing under the lights?
>Kaeperick: "We're just going out, trying to get a win."
>
>So, no?
>Kaeperick: "I guess."
>
>Obviously, you don't study Russell Wilson, but are you able to
>appreciate what he's been able to do this year?
>Kaeperick: "Yeah, I've seen a little bit of what he's done. I
>mean, everything I've seen of him, he's been doing great
>things out there. So that's something we're going to have to
>account for."
>
>Does he seem like a guy who's going to be your adversary, your
>Tom Brady, for the next decade or so?
>Kaeperick: "He'll be my adversary Sunday night. That's what
>we're worried about."
>
>The first time you guys played, a big deal was made about how
>physical their corners are. Do they still play with the same
>aggressive nature that they showed earlier in the season?
>Kaeperick: "Yes."
>
>How do you go about beating that?
>Kaeperick: "Our receivers are going to physical. Be physical
>in their routes, be physical in their blocking."
>
>Do you have to press the issue? If they're going to be on
>them, do you have to allow your receivers to make plays?
>Kaeperick: "I mean, our receivers have been making plays. I
>expect them to go out and do that on Sunday, too."
>
>What was your reaction to the music video that came out a
>couple of days ago with the 5-year-old girl?
>Kaeperick: "(Laughs) I thought it was a good video. Big 'ups'
>to her."
>
>What do you like about Michael Crabtree as a receiver?
>Kaeperick: "He catches the ball. He catches the ball and makes
>plays after he catches it."
>
>Have you and Crabtree had the chemistry from the beginning or
>is it something that's developed?
>Kaeperick: "I mean, Crabs is the kind of receiver if you throw
>it close to him, he's going to catch it."
>
>Vernon Davis said you want to get bigger and he says don't
>change. He doesn't want your arm to get too much stronger. Is
>that a running joke between you two?
>Kaeperick: "Yeah."
>
>Will you elaborate a little on the back and forth?
>Kaeperick: "I mean, it's just a joke we've had since the
>offseason because he knows I have a strong arm."
>
>How much bigger do you want to be?
>Kaeperick: " It really isn't about getting bigger. It's just a
>joke we had."
>
>Have you had a moment to yourself to reflect and enjoy the
>fact that so much is happening?
>Kaeperick: "Right now is not the time to reflect. We need to
>work and keep getting wins."
>
>Delanie Walker said Crabtree is always saying he's open, look
>for me. Do you like that in a wide receiver?
>Kaeperick: "I love that in a receiver. You want somebody who
>wants the ball."
>
>Colin, what would you ask you if you standing in our spot?
>Kaeperick: " (Laughs) The same questions every week like you
>all do."
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