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Weaknesses: OL, OLB, QB.
What's New: Colin Kaepernick spent much of the offseason working under Kurt Warner and other quarterback gurus in Arizona to improve his delivery and approach. Niners had nothing to show for it in the preseason as the first-team offense failed to score a touchdown in eight series. A new-look offensive line will have a huge task to protect Kaepernick,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, sacked 52 times last year. ... The 49ers traded away three-time All Pro punter Andy Lee to Cleveland to clear room for fifth-round pick rookie Bradley Pinion. He will be under pressure from the start.
Expectations: First-year coach Jim Tomsula certainly has his players' support as he makes the big leap from defensive line coach to head coach, but few others expect him to win right away. NaVorro Bowman is back from left knee surgery from injury during the NFC championship game, and he made his presence felt in his short preseason appearances. But Bowman is missing those who played alongside him — retired Willis and Justin Smith, and Aldon Smith,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, who was released Aug. 7 after his latest legal run-in. Linebacker Ahmad Brooks has been away from the team dealing with his own off-field charge. ... The 49ers have faced much scrutiny of their troublesome grass. The sod held up well for the two preseason games at home and will be redone completely before the Sept. 14 opener against Minnesota.
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Fantasy Tip: Is he the Hayne Train or the Hayne Plane? If rookie former rugby league star Hayne makes the 49ers after an outstanding preseason, the Australians back home will become even bigger football fans. While Bruce Ellington has been the return man,Undefeated Air Max 97 For Sale, Hayne could find himself a role at some point if not right away. Hayne carried 10 times for 58 yards, caught a pair of passes for 17 yards, and returned three punts for 43 yards in a win against the Chargers to conclude his fine preseason.
Strengths: S, WR.
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