Johnson for Owens
There isn't much left after the Terrell Owens trade. GM Terry Donahue is gone, coach Dennis Erickson is gone, and DE Brandon Whiting is gone. The only thing left to show for the Owens trade is rookie cornerback Derrick Johnson, and on Saturday it looked like it worked out okay, considering the current TO dilemma.Injury Update:
Running back Frank Gore (shoulder) and receivers Rashaun Woods (quadriceps) and Marcus Maxwell (heel) returned to practice.
Niner Notes:
Limping O-line is starting to mend
Sacramento Bee: Good news for 49ers quarterbacks: A starting offensive line that was riddled with injuries last week is beginning to reassemble this week.
49ers' coach, players excited about aggressive 3-4 defense
Mercury News: Coach Mike Nolan didn't think twice about changing the 49ers' base defense from the traditional 4-3, because the 3-4 alignment plays to the strength of his defensive personnel -- the linebackers.
More Niner News...
Returnees bulking up offensive line
San Francisco Chronicle: When coach Mike Nolan was asked Monday if he would like to have his offensive line settled before the last exhibition game, Nolan said, "Yes, and wouldn't the quarterback like to have it settled more importantly?"
Woods knows job not secure
Oakland Tribune: Just two weeks into his second training camp with the San Francisco 49ers, receiver Rashaun Woods admits he is worried about keeping his roster spot.
"You've got to play to stay on the team," Woods said following Monday morning's practice.
Gore, Jennings back at practice
Contra Costa Times: Rookie running back Frank Gore and left tackle Jonas Jennings, both key offseason additions, returned to practice Monday and could make their 49ers debuts in Saturday's exhibition at Denver, coach Mike Nolan said.
49ers want Smith to get loose
Salt Lake Tribune: He's the reason the rookie quarterback's jersey requires the expanded identification of "A. SMITH" on the back, a veteran linebacker who's hardly the San Francisco 49ers' most famous Smith. Just the most dependable one.
Amey aiming to make a name
Oakland Tribune: As Fred Amey contemplates an NFL career, he has two goals, one of them commonplace, the other a bit unique.
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