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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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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Reggie Smith (groin) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is probable for Week 9. He will be a game-time decision. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said there is a chance S Reggie Smith (groin) will be available for Week 9. |
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| San Francisco 49ers S Reggie Smith (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as doubtful for Week 8. |
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| CBSSports.com reports San Francisco 49ers S Reggie Smith (groin) has a right groin strain and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. |
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| Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports San Francisco 49ers S Reggie Smith appears to be the team's No. 4 safety heading into training camp. |
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| The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Ahmad Brooks, WR Arnaz Battle, C Cody Wallace, FS Dashon Goldson, OG Jacob Bender, QB Jamie Martin, WR Josh Morgan, CB Reggie Smith inactive for Week 12. |
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| Tom FitzGerald, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco 49ers are close to reaching a contract agreement with CB Reggie Smith. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Reggie Smith worked as the No. 3 cornerback during the team's offseason workout Thursday, June 19. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Reggie Smith said he wants to lose a few pounds before reporting to training camp. "I got to get down a few pounds and be in even better shape by the time I get back. I'm about 202. I want to be right at 200 or a little under, maybe 198," Smith said. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Reggie Smith has been practicing at corner and nickel at the team's offseason workouts. Smith made a tumbling interception off a deflected pass Tuesday, June 10. |
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Injury Concern.