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| New coach Mike Singletary gave this unit some life last season. They emerged as one of the better defenses in the game the second half of the season. San Francisco ended the season ranked 13th defensively. Linebacker Patrick Willis has emerged as a premier defensive player. He anchors the 49ers young defense. Their pass rush could be improved with Manny Lawson getting some chances coming off the end and Parys Haralson looking to improve on his team-high eight sacks last season. Defensive end Justin Smith was a solid pickup for the 49ers last season. He isn't a superstar, but solid in run support and good at getting after the quarterback. The secondary will allow some big plays. Nate Clements is a more than adequate No. 1 cornerback. But the loss of Walt Harris to a torn ACL in offseason workouts leaves a void at the other cornerback spot, which is a concern. The 49ers had three special teams touchdowns last season, including a kickoff return from Allen Rossum, who did a very good job of the 49ers as their starting punt and kick returner last season.
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This is an up-and-coming unit. Their sack totals should go up some and the secondary has some big-play potential. The 49ers have a lot of young talent and a solid return game. San Fran will have some ups and downs, could be a good spot starter for fantasy teams this season. |
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| San Francisco 49ers CB Nate Clements (shoulder), RB Glen Coffee (concussion), DT Demetric Evans (shoulder) and OT Joe Staley (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. They have been ruled out for the team's Week 10 game. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Demetric Evans (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and will not play in Week 9. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Demetric Evans (shoulder) is expected to miss three weeks with a shoulder sprain. |
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| Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed unrestricted free-agent DL Demetric Evans (Redskins) to a two-year deal worth $3.8 million. |
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| Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports unrestricted free-agent DE Demetric Evans (Redskins) is in negotiations with the Washington Redskins and the San Francisco 49ers and will make his decision by Friday, March 6. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports free-agent DL Demetric Evans (Redskins) is scheduled to take a physical and meet with San Francisco 49ers officials Tuesday, March 3. There is a good chance Evans will sign a contract before he leaves town. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers' scheduled visit with unrestricted free-agent DE Demetric Evans (Redskins) has been delayed until Tuesday, March 3, because Evans' flight was delayed. |
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| Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to meet with free-agent DL Demetric Evans (Redskins) Monday, March 2. |
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| Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports unrestricted free-agent DE Demetric Evans (Redskins) is planning to meet with the San Francisco 49ers. |
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| David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DE Demetric Evans, who is an impending free agent, said he would like to re-sign with the Redskins but wants to sign with a team that will give him the chance to start. 'I've proven I can start in one of the toughest divisions in football. I don't want to be a backup anymore. I started in 2005 at tackle when [DT Cornelius Griffin] was hurt, and I started at end when [DE Phillip Daniels] was hurt in 2004 and again last year. I want to stay in Washington, but I want to be a starter,' Evans said. The Redskins are expected to meet with Evans' agent at the NFL Combine to discuss his future with the team. |
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Injury Concern.