SF 49ers @ NO Saints, Friday 5:00pm
I don't really follow the 49ers as much as I do the Chargers and Raiders (I'm a Chargers fan, and follow most of the teams in the AFC West division), but I'll try to see what I can find. The 49ers start off their preseason against the New Orleans Saints, a team that was upset by the Seattle Seahawks last year int he playoffs. The Saints have drafted RB Mark Ingram and acquired former charger RB Darren Sproles to add another dimension to their big play offense.
What to look for: SF - Former Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh will make his NFL coaching debut as the 49er's head coach this year. Rookie QB Colin Kaepernick (Nevada) is expected to see major playing time during the preseason, but most likely won't start in the regular season (Alex Smith is the starting QB). Among the significant roster moves by the 49ers are CB Carlos Rogers (from WASH), kicker David Akers (PHI), and WR Braylon Edwards (NY Jets). The talented first round draft pick, DE Aldon Smith will get a chance to showcase his talent on the defensive side of the ball as well. The 49ers lost defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin and ILB Takeo Spikes in the offseason, but still remain a promising defense with the offseason roster moves, draft choices, and of course... The best inside linebacker in the league by far, Patrick Willis.
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