As though he wasn't beat up enough from that catch, he rips at himself as he heads into the 2010 season with high hopes. He knows he has to stay healthy, as he says "I don't feel like I did too good last year, looking at the whole season. As a team, we started off 0-6 and couldn't recover. And when I finally started to make a move, I never felt like I got into that groove and into position to be explosive and make things happen. And that is what this offseason has been about for me, to get myself into position to do more. I just want a career-best in every category. That's what I am shooting for. Whether it's touchdowns, receptions, reception yards, yards per catch, I just want to make this season a personal best, all the way across the board. I feel like I am poised to definitely excel toward the middle to end of training camp, heading into the season."
Coach Jeff Fisher added "The injury set him back. He made some great catches for us. I am very pleased with what he did...Justin has had a really good offseason, so he's ready to contribute again."
Justin finished last season with 28 catches for 383 yards and three touchdowns, his lowest production as a Titan. In 2008 Justin had 651 receiving yards and six scores, after hauling in 55 catches and 750 yards in 2007.
Justin is an eighth-year pro and adds competition during training camp should be great for all the Titan receivers. Veteran Nate Washington will work on consistency. Throw into the mix promising rookie Damian Williams, who could very well turn some heads. These guys have great size, speed and mental capacity and all are taking great pride in their job Gage added.
There were doubts initially if Mike Singletary's intense approach would have staying power with today's NFL athletes. Judging by the improvement made by the 49ers jerseys last season, it looks as if the answer is yes. Reflecting the personality of their head coach, the 49ers are a tough-minded, no-nonsense team, with an underrated defensive line and an emerging pair of receivers in TE Vernon Davis and WR Michael Crabtree.
As long as RB Frank Gore stays healthy, the 49ers should have a productive albeit conservative offense. The offensive line is adequate at best unless first-round draft picks Anthony Davis (T) and Mike Iupati (G) have an instant impact. The secondary could be suspect, especially if corners Nate Clements or Shawntae Spencer go down with injury.
But after years of failed drafts and poor front-office decisions, the 49ers Nate Davis finally seem to have a clue, a game plan, and a shred of continuity. To wit, the underrated pickup of Ted Ginn Jr., a dynamic punt returner who should fix an area that has been sub par for years, and a player who brings a speed dimension as a No. 3 or No. 4 wideout.
With the Cardinals in a transition phase minus Kurt Warner and Anquan Boldin, there are lots of reasons to pick the 'Niners to win the West. But the one area that still makes you think the 49ers football jerseys are pretenders rather than contenders is quarterback where despite some improvement last season, Alex Smith has yet to show he is an above-average QB.
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