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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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| The Santa Rosa Press Democrat's Matt Maiocco reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 10. |
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| NFL.com reports San Francisco 49ers TE Delanie Walker (shin, knee), WR Jason Hill (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) were limited in practice Tuesday, Nov. 10. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. |
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| San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) and DE Ray McDonald (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30. They are listed as questionable for Week 8. |
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| The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) is considered day-to-day after undergoing an MRI Monday, Oct. 26, on his strained right shoulder. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Allen Rossum (illness), OT Adam Snyder (thumb) and LB Takeo Spikes (shin) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 1, and all three will play Week 4. |
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| San Francisco 49eres LB Takeo Spikes (shin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30. |
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| Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes, CB Dre' Bly and DT Aubrayo Franklin were given the day off Monday, June 15, because of their veteran status. |
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Injury Concern.