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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...ied-aj-jenkins
Jim Harbaugh: Media 'bullied' A.J. Jenkins
By Gregg Rosenthal
Around The League Editor
Published: Aug. 21, 2013 at 04:52 p.m.
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh memorably came to the defense of his wide receiver A.J. Jenkins before last season.
"For those -- the scribes, pundits, so-called experts -- who have gone so far as to say that he's going to be a bust, should just stop. I recommend that because they're making themselves look more clueless than they already did," Harbaugh said last July.
A little more than one year later, Jenkins is an ex-49er. And Harbaugh is still not happy with how the media treated Jenkins.
"I know a lot of people made sport of A.J. and Jonathan and my comments and that type of thing," Harbaugh said Wednesday via CSNBayArea.com. "And I really feel the same as I did a year ago when I made those comments. I don't think it's fair to bully or label a young player.
"I fully understand people are entitled to their opinion and their perspective, however, I refer the criticism -- or appreciate -- if the criticism is directed toward me. I'm responsible and I certainly accept it."
Harbaugh was asked what is he is responsible for.
"I'm responsible. I'm responsible for helping pick the draft picks and fully responsible for coaching the players up. So I willingly accept those responsibilities," Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh is always on edge with the media, but his strong backing of his players is a part of his success. But he balances "us against them" devotion publicly with the necessary cold blooded business decisions like benching Alex Smith or trading Jenkins.