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2096066, can never accuse journalists of being creative, gotdamn Posted by Beamer6178, Thu Dec-20-12 01:56 PM
>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." >_________________________________ >Reunion Radio Podcasts >http://reunionradio.blogspot.com/ >Twitter @therealoldpro
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