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Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith (triceps) is currently bench-pressing more than 400 pounds.

It sounds like Cowboy's triceps/elbow is doing just fine. Fresh off signing a two-year extension, Smith is expected to be 100 percent for training camp.
Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter
Jun 19 - 5:51 PM
Fortyniners Offense - TM - 49ers

49ers signed OC Greg Roman to a two-year contract extension through 2015.

It's well deserved for one of the league's most creative offensive minds, but shouldn't prevent him from bolting for a head-coaching job next offseason. Roman might already be a head man if not for the 49ers' Super Bowl run. Although coach Jim Harbaugh deserves a ton of the credit for San Francisco's ever-evolving, visionary offense, it's Roman who keeps the trains running on time.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Jun 19 - 2:05 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers signed RE Justin Smith to a two-year extension through 2015.

Smith was entering the final season of the six-year, $45 million contract he signed in 2008. Expect this extension to kill two birds with one stone; soften his 2013 cap hit and keep Smith in town through his age-36 season. Smith's 2012 late-year effectiveness was sapped by a triceps tear, but he's still one of the game's best 3-4 ends. He graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 1 player at the position in 2011, 2010, and 2009.
Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter
Jun 19 - 12:36 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

Anquan Boldin lined up in the slot during the majority of team drills at 49ers minicamp.

Entering his age-33 season, Boldin doesn't get open by separating from corners out wide. He wins by dominating them physically and shedding tackles with power. That skill set works best in the slot, and that's where he'll do his work in San Francisco. It's a low-upside position in a run-heavy scheme. Fantasy owners drafting off Boldin's playoff run will be disappointed.
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Jun 19 - 8:31 AM
Vernon Davis - TE - 49ers

Vernon Davis practiced exclusively with the wide receivers during 49ers minicamp.

With Michael Crabtree (Achilles') out until at least Week 12, Anquan Boldin only capable of playing the slot, and a host of question marks battling at X receiver, we knew Davis was going to have a big pass-game role. By learning to play wideout, he'll have more scheme versatility on Sundays. Davis can line up as an in-line tight end, move tight end, in the slot and out wide. The 49ers' dominant line frees him from too many blocking responsibilities. They'll remain a run-first team, but when they pass expect Davis to be featured.
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Jun 19 - 8:24 AM
Quinton Patton - WR - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee lists fourth-round pick Quinton Patton at "Z" receiver, behind Anquan Boldin.

He's actually the third-team Z, behind Boldin and Ricardo Lockette. Patton should overtake Lockette with ease in training camp, but his listing is notable because Patton is not considered an "X" receiver -- Michael Crabtree's position. A.J. Jenkins and Kyle Williams are X receivers, with Williams currently penciled in as the starter. The 49ers are probably going to have to get another wideout.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jun 17 - 1:33 PM
Tank Carradine - DL - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee considers 49ers second-round pick Tank Carradine a defensive end rather than outside linebacker.

We've also seen CSN Bay Area list Carradine at end rather than rush 'backer. On the Sac Bee's post-OTAs depth chart, Carradine is listed as the third-team right end behind Justin Smith and Demarcus Dobbs. Carradine didn't participate in any spring drills while recovering from the November tear of his right ACL.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jun 17 - 1:23 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee currently projects Kyle Williams as the 49ers' starting "X" receiver over A.J. Jenkins.

Beat writer Matt Barrows' depth chart is based on where players lined up in offseason practices. Rookie Quinton Patton is listed as the No. 3 "Z" receiver behind Anquan Boldin and Ricardo Lockette. It would be a major blow to Jenkins' career if he couldn't beat out Williams, but we expect him to dispatch the special teamer. Patton is the bigger threat as Jenkins attempts to nail down a starting job in the absence of Michael Crabtree.
Related: Kyle Williams, Quinton Patton
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jun 17 - 11:07 AM
Vance McDonald - TE - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee called second-round TE Vance McDonald the "biggest standout" among the 49ers' draft class at OTAs and minicamp.

In non-contact spring drills, pass catchers are always going to stand out. McDonald was a "favorite" of all the quarterbacks in practices, and he reportedly "showed a knack" for catching difficult passes. If he can prove to be a strong blocker, like he was at Rice, McDonald could see a lot of snaps as a rookie.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jun 15 - 2:37 PM
Quinton Patton - WR - 49ers

Coach Jim Harbaugh says fourth-round WR Quinton Patton really "elevated himself" at minicamp.

"There’s quite a jump with Patton from where he came in," Harbaugh said. "He elevated himself." Back in rookie minicamp, 49ers beat writers said the rookie was "nowhere close to being ready to contribute." Harbs also praised second-year wideout A.J. Jenkins, saying "they understand what’s at stake, what the team needs from them and they are rising to the occasion." Both players are vying for a starting job after Michael Crabtree's torn Achilles'.
Related: A.J. Jenkins
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Jun 13 - 9:42 PM
Brandon Carswell - WR - 49ers

49ers WR Brandon Carswell tore his ACL in Wednesday's minicamp practice.

Carswell, a 2012 undrafted free agent out of USC, spent last summer with the Raiders, catching three passes for 36 yards in four preseason games.
Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter
Jun 13 - 8:11 PM
Craig Dahl - DB - 49ers

49ers safety Craig Dahl informed his new coaches that the Rams were able to predict the team's play calls last season.

The 49ers were reportedly already aware of the problem, and some were quick to attribute the signing of Eric Mangini to this issue. We're not convinced this was the sole reason for bringing in Mangini, but it is interesting to hear at least one team thought the team's play calling was predictable. According to Dahl, the 49ers have corrected the problem with the help of his input and "self-scouting."
Source: CSN Bay Area
Jun 12 - 7:28 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

The 49ers are expected to rotate their defensive line more heavily than in past seasons.

From 2011-2012 only two defensive linemen played more snaps than Justin Smith and Ray McDonald. Smith will turn 34 during the first month of the season and is coming off a torn triceps. The defense was noticeably weaker with Smith out of the lineup, so it's in the best interest of the team to keep him fresh.
Related: Ray McDonald
Source: Mike Sando on Twitter
Jun 12 - 6:04 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

Speaking Tuesday, coach Jim Harbaugh said A.J. Jenkins is coming off his best week of practice in a 49ers uniform.

OC Greg Roman agreed. "(Just) made some clutch catches for us moving the ball," Roman said. "Just made plays, did all the right things, made plays when he had the opportunity. And he just needs to continue to do that." Jenkins has had few highlights as a 49er, so even a good showing in pad-less practices is noteworthy. He's battling with Quinton Patton for a starting job.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jun 11 - 4:37 PM
Mario Manningham - WR - 49ers

49ers coach Jim Harbaugh expects Mario Manningham (ACL, PCL surgery) to be ready for the regular season "at some point."

In other words, he's not putting a timeline on it. Manningham thinks he'll be ready for Week 1, but is still just five and a half months removed from tearing up his knee in Week 16. The 49ers are thin at receiver, but will be even thinner if they rush Manningham back and he suffers a setback.
Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter
Jun 11 - 3:33 PM

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