In case you have been asleep for the last six months, the 49ers have hired almost all new coaches and a new General Manager. They have done a pretty good job of blowing up the roster as well with plenty of new players including a new starting quarterback. Up until now it has been all speculation how the new players will perform and how the returning players will do with the new coaching staff. Tonight we get our first glimpse.
Is the new lighter faster Hyde going to be improved from last year? Will Goodwin step up and be a prime time player? Will Kittle be the tight end we have been waiting for? Will our offensive line open up holes for the running backs and keep Hoyer from getting killed? Will our defensive front seven be able to stop the run? Can our defensive backs keep from getting burned on a regular basis? These are just a few of the many questions we will be looking for answers to going into tonight's preseason game. Let's hope it leaves us with plenty of reasons to be positive about our team.
Now onto the sizzling hot links:
49ers linebacker Donavin Newsom released from hospital Matt Barrows
Brick by Brick: Training Camp Begins Video
Rookie C.J. Beathard looks to impress 49ers in K.C. Eric Branch
Undrafted: Getting to Know 49ers TE Cole Hikutini Joe Fann
49ers Q&A: Where's Jimmie Ward? Weaknesses? Two or three QBs? Matt Barrows
Shanahan, Lynch discovered they need to 'chill' with player evaluations Matt Maiocco
Two hard hitters - one a surprise, the other not so much - get to unload in 49ers' preseason opener Matt Barrows
49ers preseason: What to look for in Kyle Shanahan's debut Matt Barrows
OL Brandon Fusco Looks to 'Reestablish' his Career in San Francisco Keiana Martin
Shanahan: Reuben Foster has been battling minor ankle injury DAvid Bonilla
Kyle Shanahan shares his thoughts on recent CTE comments David Bonilla
Kyle Shanahan discusses his physical practice philosophy on KNBR David Bonilla
Reviews are in on 49ers' first female coach Cam Inman
Jeff Garcia: Brian Hoyer can thrive with 49ers Marc Sessler
Solomon Thomas frustrated by "extremely annoying" NFL rule Michael David Smith
49ers can lean on veterans while awaiting Joshua Garnett's return Nick Wagoner
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to keep it simple in preseason Nick Wagoner
Elvis Dumervil providing advanced class for 49ers' young pass-rushers Nick Wagoner