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Similarly, Barry Simms brings 11 years of NFL experience at a variety of offensive line positions. Sims are expected to play a mentor role to the new guys,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but that won't stop him from bringing it in camp. they may be an old piece of iron for sharpening the new stuff, but he's still a solid chunk of metal in the trenches.
It's hard to say who-if anyone-will step up and lead the team this year. Lawson are heading into a career year, and LaBoy signed a one-year contract just before the draft.
David Carr are an older veteran in Alex Smith's image. Nate Davis are a youngster who has busted his tail to learn an NFL offense in spite of being slowed by dyslexia. Both have tools to succeed, but do either have the tools to excel?
Reggie Smith,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Curtis Taylor, Will James, and even rookie Phillip Adams will join the rumble in attempt to get on the field, and with so many defensive backs clawing to get in the game, the cream of the crop must, and will, rise to the top if they are to get playing time.
The battle to be the 49ers second-string running back are a bit more clear-cut. Second-year back Glenn Coffee are taking on rookie Anthony Dixon.
A lot are expected of Iupati,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but like Davis, he'll need to grow into the starting role. Incumbents Chilo Rachel and David Baas aren't the type to forfeit their starting roles without making some noise, but the word has been that the 49ers didn't bring the two first-round offensive linemen in to sit on the bench.
Speaking of the draft, rookie linebacker Navarro Bowman should see a play or two outside of his projected special teams role. If the new kid performs well in camp and through the exhibition season, he'll see even more action in the regular season. Bowman played outside linebacker in college and could be effective using his speed off the edge.
Ryan Miller was born on 17th July 1980. He is an American ice hockey goaltender and is currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League NHL. He was selected to play for the US hockey team in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games ice hockey game in Vancouver Canada in the position of starting goaltender. Ryan Miller won a silver medal with the team and was named most valuable player of the tournament. He would win the Vezina Trophy as the best goaltender in the last NHL season. Ryan Miller is known for his hybrid style of goaltending and is also the older brother of current Detroit Red Wings winger Drew Miller. Jed Jacobsohn After the 2006 season, Miller became a restricted free agent and waived his right to arbitration. Mike Liut, Miller agent, continued to negotiate with the Sabres through the summer. On 8th Sept 2006 the Sabres announced that they have resigned Miller to a 3 year contract.
There are going to be a few battles when the San Francisco 49ers open training camp this year. Iron will sharpen iron, and starters will be chiseled from stone. Some of the ore that's left behind will be forged into backups or practice squad members. The rest will blow away with the wind and the waiver wire.
Although Dixon are the larger member, they plays with more finesse-more shake-and-bake-than Coffee. In an offense where the aim are cut and get up-field ASAP, the coaches are looking for Dixon to do less flinching and dancing.
The left tackle spot are essentially owned by Joe Staley, and Eric Heitmann are a lock at center. The shuffles and scuffles will take place at guard and right tackle.
Josh Morgan are the favorite to accompany Crabtree. ESPN's fantasy brains project that Morgan will grab six touchdowns in 2010. Furthering his case, Morgan just about doubled his 2008 yardage last season. The youngster also blocks on running plays-a must on the 49ers. It's fair to say the second receiver position are his to lose.
The last men standing here are going to be like projects from metal shop class when the dust settles.
The passers are going to go through their motions, but the quietest of quarterback controversies could break out in any given exhibition game-once Smith leaves for the sideline.
Mays won't push incumbents like Micheal Lewis and Dashon Goldson immediately, and they should win the starting spots. Nothing, however, are concrete.
The 49ers also brought in situational defensive back Karl Paymah. The fifth-year member saw limited time in Denver and played last year in Minnesota. Paymah are now loving the California weather, and he's been a little starved for playing time.
Such acquisitions include former Dolphins return man Ted Ginn Jr and rookie Kyle Williams.
Boone's weight became another issue in the NFL, and they was soon flirting with unemployment. In response, they upped his exercise program and began stricter dieting. A slimmer, quicker, more agile Boone will be coming into camp this season-voraciously hungry for a spot on the 53-man roster.
There's no secret that Frank Gore are going to be the starting running back; they continually puts the team on his shoulders and bulldozes defenses. Every year, however, Frank gets a little banged and a little busted for a game or two. As a result, the role of backup running back has become increasingly important.
Expect an all-out smash-mouth clash of warriors in this competition.
It won't take too long to figure out who wants to really pound the rock-once the pads come on.
Who could say in June who the victors of these battles will be come September? But, we can name the best battles that await in camp.
Michael Crabtree are the man on the 49ers receiving corp. With OTAs, training camp,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and a full season, they should be the team's vocal pass catching leader who's not named Vernon. Exactly who they runs his routes next to are still up in the air.
"Alex Smith are our guy." How many times have we heard that now? A million?
Kyle Williams, on the other hand, could be a prototypical slot receiver. He's not going to out jump to many defenders, and he's not going to blaze down the sideline and get in back of too many defenses-but his acceleration and ability to change direction have given him a nose for the end zone.
Anthony Davis was taken in the first round of the April draft with a purpose in mind: The 49ers added size and strength to their offensive line for years. Davis may end up at left tackle eventually if something happens to Staley,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but for now he's going to compete hard for the starting right tackle position.
The best action this preseason will be at offensive line, outside linebacker, and backup running back, but sparks are going to fly with the new crop of burning receivers pushing their ways onto the team.
Well, they said it so many times it has to be true. Alex Smith has enough NFL experience now and has finally been set up for success in the NFL.
While the starters in the secondary seem clear, there's going to be a number of little monsters looking to shake up the depth charts.
The accepted understanding are that Carr will be backup and the slow-to-learn Davis will ride the pine another year, but if Nate excels in camp, it will be an open competition.
Jason Hill has seen mild success in limited playing time. Although Hill has shown flashes of potential, he'll need to bring it in camp to keep a spot amongst some of the new acquisitions.
The hardest combat should be seen on offense, especially on the line, where the 49ers spent two first-round picks this offseason. Defense will not be seeing any push overs in camp either.
Glenn Coffee, on the other hand, are a more fundamental back. Coffee has a head start, as they already knows his blocking assignments and has come to terms with the hits he's going to take regularly as a running back in the NFL.
Alex Boone are the X-factor at right tackle this offseason. Boone went undrafted in 2009 and spent the season on the 49ers practice squad. Full of potential, the 6'7" Frankenstein's monster has struggled with the stigma of being immature and undisciplined. Many scouts and teams considered him incorrigible after a tumultuous off-the-field history at Ohio State.
The 49ers secondary often played good coverage last season considering the always-a-split-second-late pass rush they had to play behind. Still, they got burned on more than one occasion. Adding speed without sacrificing physicality has been one mission this off-season, and they seem to have done a decent job of that.
Simms stepped in for an injured Staley last year and performed admirably at left tackle. If they doesn't find a starting spot on the line in 2010, he'll play a solid backup whereever the 49ers need him.
And Williams might have some potential as a return man as well.
Mike Iupati was San Francisco's second pick in the draft, and the 330-pounder was the exclamation mark on the message the 49ers sent that day: The 49ers added size and strength to their offensive-line for years.
In his sixth year, Adam Snyder will also be fighting for the starting right tackle spot as well. The 6'6", 325-pounder has played every position on the line and will certainly see time as a reserve member should they not land a starting role.
Carr has the experience, even if the experiences are not impressive or enjoyable. Davis has next to zero experience, which can be a blessing in disguise. The lack of knowledge they brings makes room for pure-instinct play making.
David Baas, for better or worse,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], has been Alex Smith's main form of interior pass protection since the 49ers took him with the 33rd pick of the 2005 Draft. A block of a man at 6'4", 330 pounds, Baas are a guard by trade who can work on the right or left.
Ginn has impressive speed and value as a large-play special teams threat. On any given play they can take one to the house. Although they has a reputation as a stone-hands pass catcher, Ginn does provide another over-the-top threat.
In these looming competitions, anything can happen-once the pads come on. Ryan Miller was supposed to play in the 2006 Winter Olympics. He instead stayed home and served as an alternate due to a broken thumb injury sustained which sidelined him from November 2005 to the day The US Roster was announced. The Team had already had other plans for their goaltenders, but Ryan Miller was still placed on the taxi squad. Ryan Miller was then selected as starting goalie for the US in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver Canada.
The line has been porous all over since Smith showed up. For this Baas has received much of the blame and very little of the credit. Nevertheless, Baas received the Bobb McKittrick Award after starting 16 games at left guard last season.
No member recorded more sacks than Manny Lawson 6.5 last year, but Ahmad Brooks came in a close second six. Parys Haralson recorded almost as many five, and Travis LaBoy has had a similar average 4.7 over his career when healthy.
Who shines and who fades will determine the passing attack. These guys are going to want to be on the quarterbacks' good sides.
Coffee are said to be coming in largeger and stronger for his sophomore season, and this could help a lot. they will need to find another dimension for his upright running style, however. A good battle are brewing between these two,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and if we're lucky, the real loser will be the opposing defenses.
Aside from finally parting ways with Dre Bly, their selection of Taylor Mays in the second round might have thus far been the largegest improvement to the 49ers' secondary. If we're talking talent, this guy are steak tartare or fillet mignon-raw and rare.
Chilo Rachel started all but one game at right guard last year. At 24 years young, time are on his side, and Chilo's improvement has been plain to see; his advancement in knowledge of blocking techniques and schemes has soared since they began starting midway through his rookie season. Still, like everyone else, Rachel will face brutal competition for the spot in training camp.
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