Kentwan Balmer News

Peyton Manning entered last week's game against the 49ers having thrown 15 touchdown passes and having been sacked only twice all season.

Michael Crabtree is Scot McCloughan's wide receiver, Vernon Davis is his tight end, Joe Staley is his left tackle, and Frank Gore is his running back.

Over the years many former Tar Heel football players have made significant impacts in the NFL.

Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat says Shaun Hill started pulling away from Alex Smith during the 49ers' recent practices against the Raiders.

2. The pass rush: The 49ers did not have a sack last week in the exhibition opener against Denver.

The 49ers just sent me the transcript of the conference: Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky On how much he envisions his starters playing on Friday: "Well, this afternoon we are going to go up there and start talking about it and we'll see after today exactly how much Coach Singletary wants them to play.

The 49ers just sent me the transcript of the conference: Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky On how much he envisions his starters playing on Friday: "Well, this afternoon we are going to go up there and start talking about it and we'll see after today exactly how much Coach Singletary wants them to play.

More than once Tuesday, linebacker Manny Lawson leaped up to swat away a pass. Getting a throw over Lawson's hands takes some doing.

More than once Tuesday, linebacker Manny Lawson leaped up to swat away a pass. Getting a throw over Lawson's hands takes some doing.

Adam Snyder, left, and Baba Oshinowo face off Monday in the "nutcracker" drill. The setup is simple.

The 49ers completed their third practice off training camp this afternoon. In reality, the earliest any legitimate conclusions can be made is probably late this coming week.

As expected, Ray McDonald was placed on the physically unable to perform list today as he continues to rehabilitate from ACL surgery earlier this offseason.

A few days ago, when the 49ers signed Nate Davis, Matt Barrows had an interesting comment that got me thinking: Where [Nate Davis] ends up likely will depend on how much exposure Davis receives during the preseason and how well he plays when he gets that exposure.

The 49ers may assemble for training camp in late July, but their first team practice won't be until Aug.

Tom FitzGerald of the San Francisco Chronicle says Kentwan Balmer readily acknowledges he has much to prove entering his second season with the 49ers.

He made a total of seven tackles as a rookie. Fairly or not, people expect more out of first-round draft picks, and nobody knows that better than the former North Carolina lineman who was the 29th player drafted last year.

For the second straight practice, there was lots of yelling from 49ers coaches. This time, however, it was directed at the defense.

The last few days has seen a variety of quotes from coaches that would seem to offer some indication as to what we can expect from certain players.

The 49ers just wrapped up their mandatory three-day minicamp. Usually, this would be a bit of an event.

He was a first-round pick. He plays a difficult position. He has fallen far short of expectations.