Defense: Signs of Improvement
The San Francisco 49ers' beleaguered defense is getting better and better each week.
After a horrible start that quickly sank the team to the bottom of the NFL rankings in yards and points allowed, the unit has put together three consecutive quality performances that have kept offensively-inept San Francisco close.
But now the 49ers will see how far their defense really has come when they play the Seattle Seahawks and their top-ranked offense Sunday at Monster Park.
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Hobbled Plummer no-go for Seahawks game
San Francisco Chronicle: Cornerback Ahmed Plummer was off the injury report oh-so-briefly this week. After practicing Wednesday, Plummer reported to work Thursday with soreness in his surgically-repaired ankle.
Foot problems keep Plummer on the sideline
Mercury News: Ahmed Plummer had a fresh setback in his attempt to return from ankle surgery, and the cornerback's continuing problems with his left foot led Coach Mike Nolan to rule him out for the 49ers' game Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
Plummer out again after suffering another setback
Contra Costa Times: Ahmed Plummer had a fresh setback in his attempt to return from ankle surgery, and the cornerback's continuing problems with his left foot led coach Mike Nolan to rule him out for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Seahawks look familiar to 49ers' McCloughan
Alameda Times Star: In accepting his current role with the San Francisco 49ers, Scot McCloughan was akin to a marathon runner who opts to begin a new race just as he reaches the 25th mile, preferring another test of endurance over joining the celebration at the fast-approaching finish line.
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After a horrible start that quickly sank the team to the bottom of the NFL rankings in yards and points allowed, the unit has put together three consecutive quality performances that have kept offensively-inept San Francisco close.
But now the 49ers will see how far their defense really has come when they play the Seattle Seahawks and their top-ranked offense Sunday at Monster Park.
'They've come a good ways,' 49ers coach Mike Nolan said Thursday of his defense. 'But this will be our biggest challenge. This will be a big test. Seattle's very good and they do a lot of different things with a lot of people. I'm curious to see how this goes.'
More Niner News...
Niner News:
Hobbled Plummer no-go for Seahawks game
San Francisco Chronicle: Cornerback Ahmed Plummer was off the injury report oh-so-briefly this week. After practicing Wednesday, Plummer reported to work Thursday with soreness in his surgically-repaired ankle.
Foot problems keep Plummer on the sideline
Mercury News: Ahmed Plummer had a fresh setback in his attempt to return from ankle surgery, and the cornerback's continuing problems with his left foot led Coach Mike Nolan to rule him out for the 49ers' game Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
Plummer out again after suffering another setback
Contra Costa Times: Ahmed Plummer had a fresh setback in his attempt to return from ankle surgery, and the cornerback's continuing problems with his left foot led coach Mike Nolan to rule him out for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Seahawks look familiar to 49ers' McCloughan
Alameda Times Star: In accepting his current role with the San Francisco 49ers, Scot McCloughan was akin to a marathon runner who opts to begin a new race just as he reaches the 25th mile, preferring another test of endurance over joining the celebration at the fast-approaching finish line.
Filed Under: 49ers
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