Gunzlingr
07-23-2003, 07:48 AM
Tribune pro football reporter Don Pierson analyzes the AFC West heading into training camp.
(In order of 2002 finish)
49ers
Training camp: 49ers Complex, Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday.
Top additions: Head coach Dennis Erickson, DT Travis Kirschke, RB Rashaan Salaam, CB Fred Weary.
Rookies to watch: OT Kwame Harris, DT Anthony Adams.
Key losses: G Dave Fiore, DT Dana Stubblefield, DE Chike Okeafor, WR J.J. Stokes, DT Junior Bryant, QB Cade McNown.
Camp goals: Erickson will try to take team to next level, which means Super Bowl trip that eluded Steve Mariucci. Return of linebackers Jamie Winborn and Saleem Rasheed from injury important to defensive improvement. Will Terrell Owens get along with Erickson?
(In order of 2002 finish)
49ers
Training camp: 49ers Complex, Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday.
Top additions: Head coach Dennis Erickson, DT Travis Kirschke, RB Rashaan Salaam, CB Fred Weary.
Rookies to watch: OT Kwame Harris, DT Anthony Adams.
Key losses: G Dave Fiore, DT Dana Stubblefield, DE Chike Okeafor, WR J.J. Stokes, DT Junior Bryant, QB Cade McNown.
Camp goals: Erickson will try to take team to next level, which means Super Bowl trip that eluded Steve Mariucci. Return of linebackers Jamie Winborn and Saleem Rasheed from injury important to defensive improvement. Will Terrell Owens get along with Erickson?