Matt Maiocco was fortunate enough to sit down with 49ers offensive line coaches Mike Solari and Tim Drevno. In Part 1 of the two-part interview, we learn how the two built their relationship during the lockout.
Matt Maiocco
In the 49ers' first three games, Alex Smith was sacked 11 times. In their last six games, that number has shrunk to just 10. How has the 49ers' signal-caller rewarded the big men up front? One word -- comfort.
The 49ers offense is ranked 24th in red-zone efficiency, and center Jonathan Goodwin knows they can do better. "There's a lot we can clean up."
A few plays in the 49ers' big win over the Giants had the New York head coach prickly with the New York media this week. Jim Harbaugh can't, or refuses to understand why.
Frank Gore, who is recovering from a right knee bruise, did not take part in 49ers practice Wednesday, despite head coach Jim Harbaugh saying he believed his star running back would earlier in the day.


















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