Winborn to the Jags
The 49ers agreed to a trade Thursday that will send linebacker Jamie Winborn to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a report on ESPN.com.
The deal is contingent upon Jamie Winborn, 26, passing a physical examination this morning in Jacksonville, according to the Web site. Terms of the trade were not revealed, but it is believed the 49ers will receive a 2006 draft choice.
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The deal is contingent upon Jamie Winborn, 26, passing a physical examination this morning in Jacksonville, according to the Web site. Terms of the trade were not revealed, but it is believed the 49ers will receive a 2006 draft choice.
'It's exciting,' Winborn said when reached on his cell phone by ESPN. 'It's a new start for me.'
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Oakland Tribune: Imagine a pitcher in his big league debut facing Barry Bonds, a rookie trying to guard Michael Jordan in the season opener, or a first-year goalie staring down Mario Lemieux on a breakaway.
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Scraping together secondary
Contra Costa Times: A week ago, cornerback Bruce Thornton was on the 49ers' practice squad. Sunday, he could line up opposite Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison as the team's starting left cornerback.
Pickett is the safety valve for secondary
San Francisco Chronicle: The straits are so dire in the secondary that the 49ers had quarterback Cody Pickett take a few turns at free safety on the scout defense in Thursday's practice.
49ers whiff if they start Smith
Contra Costa Times: The only thing the 49ers have going for them right now is the hope that Alex Smith eventually will develop into a franchise player.
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Sacramento Bee: Peyton Manning has five simple words for young quarterbacks hoping to make the most of their rookie seasons: 'Play, play, play, play, play.'
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