Golden Nuggets: Don't Believe The Hype

Day one of minicamp finally arrived and the big news other than Davis and Boone holding out is Greg Roman speaking about the Niners offense. For the last few years, the Niners have been the definition of a ground and pound offense. Running behind one of the best offensive lines, they built a reputation as an offense that was glad to run through you rather than throw over you. But with some of the acquisitions, it only makes sense that the offense may have to be opened up.

With Stevie Johnson now joining Crabtree and Boldin in the receiving corp, it gives the Niners the firepower to throw the ball more often. But as much as it makes sense, the Niners are still built on the run. With Boone holding out, it leaves a hole in the offensive line. But the Niners will still rely on ball control offense and winning the field position battle. I expect Kap's throwing numbers to improve, but the ground and pound is not going anywhere Niner fans.

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Marcus Lattimore progressing (BASG)

Short passes galore at practice (BASG)

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Harbaugh Previews Minicamp (49ers Video)

You didn't expect him to throw his teammates under the bus, did you? | Kap Knows Why Some Guys Are Holding Out (Gantt)

Players To Watch For At Minicamp (Maiocco)

Hunter Focused On Football In Contract Year (Inman)

Should be interesting to see what happens in these holdouts | Davis, Boone. Official Holdouts (Maiocco)

Enjoy retirement Eric | Eric Wright Is Retiring (Alper)

It's exciting to see what this safety pair could do | Reid and Bethea Meshing Well (49ers Video)

Minicamp Thoughts (Williamson)

Wright On His Retirement (Branch)

Seifert Praises Harbaugh (Inman)

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Not The 49er Way (Maiocco)

Some changes are on the way Niner fans | Roman Suggets Changes In The Offense? (Branch)

"Different Offense" (Inman)

With the weapons they have, the possibilities are endless | New Offense Testing (Barrows)

Minicamp Day 1 Summary (Inman)

Day 1 Observations (Price)