Great read, but, becoming? Turning into? Seriously? This article is several months shy of being timely - better late than never I guess. It's great to see our rushing department take advantage of this "becoming better" O'Line - Now if Alex can start doing the same we really would be, "hands-down", the best team in the NFL.
Each of the 49ers' five starting offensive linemen is improved over a year ago and ranks in the top four at their respective positions in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus' rating system that takes into account pass protection, screen blocking, run blocking and penalties.
Linebacker NaVorro Bowman began practice Friday without wearing the black, no-contact jersey he sported the previous two days.
Nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga (left knee), cornerback Carlos Rogers (ankle) and wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle, knee) also were suited up and looked ready for full action.
With 1.5 sacks against the Bills on Sunday, Smith will break White’s record for the fewest games required to reach 20 career sacks. White reached 20 sacks in his 22nd career game in 1986.