Grant Cohn

Grant Cohn

Grant Cohn has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily since 2011. He spent the first nine years of his career with the Santa Rosa Press Democrat where he wrote the Inside the 49ers blog and covered famous coaches and athletes such as Jim Harbaugh, Colin Kaepernick and Patrick Willis. In 2012, Inside the 49ers won Sports Blog of the Year from the Peninsula Press Club. In 2020, Cohn joined FanNation and began writing All49ers. In addition, he created a YouTube channel which has become the go-to place on YouTube to consume 49ers content. Cohn's channel typically generates roughly 3.5 million viewers per month, while the 49ers' official YouTube channel generates roughly 1.5 million viewers per month. Cohn live streams almost every day and posts videos hourly during the football season. Cohn is committed to asking the questions that 49ers fans want answered, and providing the most honest and interactive coverage in the country. His loyalty is to the reader and the viewer, not the team or any player or coach. Cohn is a new-age multimedia journalist with an old-school mentality, because his father is Lowell Cohn, the legendary sports columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle from 1979 to 1993. The two have a live podcast every Tuesday. Grant Cohn grew up in Oakland and studied English Literature at UCLA from 2006 to 2010. He currently lives in Oakland with his wife.

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) warms up before playing against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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Wll the 49ers Have an Emotional Letdown After Losing the Super Bowl?

Last season was supposed to be the 49ers' season. They had the best roster in the NFL. They were relatively healthy. Their division stunk. Their conference was terrible. And yet they still lost the Super Bowl. Can they bounce back emotionally?

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May 10, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA;  San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen holds a press conference before the 49ers rookie minicamp at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Mandatory Credit: Robert Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports
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Will Nick Sorensen be an Upgrade Over Steve Wilks as the 49ers DC?

Revisionist history says Steve Wilks was a miserable failure for the 49ers. But Nick Sorensen was on his staff. Will Sorensen actually be an upgrade?

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Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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How the Lions Complicated the 49ers' Negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk

The 49ers hoped they could sign Brandon Aiyuk for $26 million per season, but now he thinks he's worth $30 million per season because that's what the Lions are paying Amon-Ra St. Brown, who's not better than Aiyuk.

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Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Will Ronnie Bell Make the 49ers' 53-Man Roster?

Ronnie Bell was a star for the 49ers as a rookie during preseason last year. Is he now in danger of getting waived?

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Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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What to Expect from 49ers DE Nick Bosa in 2024

Just a year ago, Nick Bosa was considered the best defensive player in the NFL. Now he isn't even the best player at his position. It's fair to wonder if Bosa has the same motor he had before he got his huge contract extension.

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Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) celebrates with guard Aaron Banks (65) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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Will Brandon Aiyuk Ever Sign an Extension with the 49ers?

Is it really possible that 2024 will be Brandon Aiyuk's final season on the 49ers? He says he wants to stay with the 49ers and they say they want to keep him for the rest of his career, but they're still far apart in contract negotiations.

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Dec 24, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA;  San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) catches the ball during the third quarter against the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
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49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk Posts Picture of Commanders Practice Tape on TikTok

Every few days, Brandon Aiyuk does something on social media to remind people that he's unhappy with the pace of his contract negotiations with the 49ers. Now, Aiyuk just posted a still image of the Washington Commanders' practice film.

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Feb 5, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) talks to the media during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
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Will 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk be a Captain in 2024?

Brandon Aiyuk is many things for the 49ers. He's an All Pro, an elite route runner, an excellent blocker, a vicious competitor and a tone-setter on the field. But he's not a captain. Will that change this year?

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Will the 49ers Trade Brock Purdy if They Don't Win the Super Bowl?

The 49ers haven't committed themselves long-term to Brock Purdy just yet. He still has one more season before he's eligible for a contract extension. And if he wins the Super Bowl, of course the 49ers will give him an extremely lucrative one.

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Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A San Francisco 49ers helmet sits on the team bench during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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The Most Overrated Player on the 49ers

The 49ers have the best roster in the NFL, a fact that comes with some consequences. Some of their players are assumed to be great because they're on the 49ers but really aren't great at all. They're overrated.

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks off the field after losing Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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How Losing the Super Bowl has Cost the 49ers Money

The 49ers can tell themselves they're close to getting over the hump and they're nearly the best team in the NFL, and those things might be true. But only if they keep their team intact. Which is why so many players have asked for contract extensions.

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Nov 23, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stands on the sideline during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Is 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan the NFL's Best Offensive Coach?

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan certainly is one of the top offensive coaches in the NFL, but is he the best?

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