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It suits Walker, who came to the 49ers at the same time as Vernon Davis and has always been a more natural receiver.

Although Justin Forsett wasn't going to start the game at running back for the Seahawks, the 49ers expected to see plenty of the former Cal star considering A.) starter Julius Jones was coming back from a serious chest injury that at one point had him coughing up blood B.) Forsett has rushed for more than 120 yards in two of the last three weeks.

For a player with just nine catches all season, Delanie Walker has remarkable sway over Sunday's game.

Just because the 49ers are moving toward the spread offense, it doesn't mean they're putting their bell cow out to pasture.

Tackling is the theme of the week for Mike Singletary. In August, Singletary began his first training camp as 49ers head coach with intense tackling drills.

After Joe Staley hurt his knee last month, the 49ers offensive lineman circled Dec.

Peyton Manning entered last week's game against the 49ers having thrown 15 touchdown passes and having been sacked only twice all season.

Michael Crabtree is Scot McCloughan's wide receiver, Vernon Davis is his tight end, Joe Staley is his left tackle, and Frank Gore is his running back.

Over the years many former Tar Heel football players have made significant impacts in the NFL.

Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat says Shaun Hill started pulling away from Alex Smith during the 49ers' recent practices against the Raiders.

2. The pass rush: The 49ers did not have a sack last week in the exhibition opener against Denver.

The 49ers just sent me the transcript of the conference: Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky On how much he envisions his starters playing on Friday: "Well, this afternoon we are going to go up there and start talking about it and we'll see after today exactly how much Coach Singletary wants them to play.

The 49ers just sent me the transcript of the conference: Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky On how much he envisions his starters playing on Friday: "Well, this afternoon we are going to go up there and start talking about it and we'll see after today exactly how much Coach Singletary wants them to play.

More than once Tuesday, linebacker Manny Lawson leaped up to swat away a pass. Getting a throw over Lawson's hands takes some doing.

More than once Tuesday, linebacker Manny Lawson leaped up to swat away a pass. Getting a throw over Lawson's hands takes some doing.

Adam Snyder, left, and Baba Oshinowo face off Monday in the "nutcracker" drill. The setup is simple.

The 49ers completed their third practice off training camp this afternoon. In reality, the earliest any legitimate conclusions can be made is probably late this coming week.

As expected, Ray McDonald was placed on the physically unable to perform list today as he continues to rehabilitate from ACL surgery earlier this offseason.

A few days ago, when the 49ers signed Nate Davis, Matt Barrows had an interesting comment that got me thinking: Where [Nate Davis] ends up likely will depend on how much exposure Davis receives during the preseason and how well he plays when he gets that exposure.

The 49ers may assemble for training camp in late July, but their first team practice won't be until Aug.