According to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, 49ers WR/KR Ted Ginn "has been good for about a drop a day" in camp.
The SF Chronicle had called Ginn "impressive," but the Press Democrat's Phil Barber mentions Ginn among his 49ers "players on the decline." Ginn was not prone to drops at Ohio State or during his first two NFL seasons, so his problem appears to be mental. He'll struggle for a big offensive role.
49ers signed WR Kevin Jurovich.
Jurovich was a standout at San Jose State, but he couldn't make the Eagles roster. The undersized wideout also saw time at safety in college, though his versatility won't be enough to land him on the 49ers' final roster.
49ers rookie RT Anthony Davis described himself as being in "the best shape I've ever been in."
The mammoth right tackle has replaced fried foods and red meat with fish and chicken. Davis doesn't turn 21 until October, so we're waiting to see how alcohol will affect his diet. All jokes aside, the SF Chronicle sees Davis as the opening day starter as long as he continues to make the right decisions. We still see Adam Snyder opening with the first team, but Davis will be on his heels.
49ers OLB Ahmad Brooks will miss at least two weeks with a lacerated kidney.
It sounds like a serious injury, and Brooks is no lock to return before the end of the month. The two-week timetable is for his re-evaluation. Brooks was slated for a nickel pass-rushing role behind Manny Lawson at left outside linebacker.
49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye said jokingly that there are times he wants to "strangle" rookie RB Anthony Dixon.
"He's young, and you know how they say youth is wasted on the young," said Raye. "He's running over the quarterback and the lines." The 49ers are intrigued with Dixon's size and skills, but he's been struggling with fundamentals and consistency early in camp. "We anticipate he will give us an inside, physically dominant presence in the later part of the season," said Raye.
"Nobody in San Francisco" considers QB Nate Davis a great prospect, according to SI's Peter King.
In other words, he's not going to be considered a potential solution if Alex Smith flames out this year. At this point, the 49ers just have to be hoping that he progresses enough to be the long-term backup.
The SF Chronicle had called Ginn "impressive," but the Press Democrat's Phil Barber mentions Ginn among his 49ers "players on the decline." Ginn was not prone to drops at Ohio State or during his first two NFL seasons, so his problem appears to be mental. He'll struggle for a big offensive role.
49ers signed WR Kevin Jurovich.
Jurovich was a standout at San Jose State, but he couldn't make the Eagles roster. The undersized wideout also saw time at safety in college, though his versatility won't be enough to land him on the 49ers' final roster.
49ers rookie RT Anthony Davis described himself as being in "the best shape I've ever been in."
The mammoth right tackle has replaced fried foods and red meat with fish and chicken. Davis doesn't turn 21 until October, so we're waiting to see how alcohol will affect his diet. All jokes aside, the SF Chronicle sees Davis as the opening day starter as long as he continues to make the right decisions. We still see Adam Snyder opening with the first team, but Davis will be on his heels.
49ers OLB Ahmad Brooks will miss at least two weeks with a lacerated kidney.
It sounds like a serious injury, and Brooks is no lock to return before the end of the month. The two-week timetable is for his re-evaluation. Brooks was slated for a nickel pass-rushing role behind Manny Lawson at left outside linebacker.
49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye said jokingly that there are times he wants to "strangle" rookie RB Anthony Dixon.
"He's young, and you know how they say youth is wasted on the young," said Raye. "He's running over the quarterback and the lines." The 49ers are intrigued with Dixon's size and skills, but he's been struggling with fundamentals and consistency early in camp. "We anticipate he will give us an inside, physically dominant presence in the later part of the season," said Raye.
"Nobody in San Francisco" considers QB Nate Davis a great prospect, according to SI's Peter King.
In other words, he's not going to be considered a potential solution if Alex Smith flames out this year. At this point, the 49ers just have to be hoping that he progresses enough to be the long-term backup.
