**SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. DENVER BRONCOS GAMEDAY THREAD (PRESEASON WK 3)**

Miller's quickness off the snap, combined with the possibility of crowd noise that could make it difficult for the tackles to hear Smith's cadence, will provide a major challenge for Davis. "I think everybody in the NFL is pretty quick," Davis said. "But I know what you mean. He's exceptionally quick." Pass protection was a problem in the 49ers' exhibition game against the Houston Texans, though the offensive line was generally not to blame. Guard Mike Iupati allowed one hit on the quarterback. Running back Kendall Hunter did not pick up a blitz, and Alex Smith admitted making bad decisions that left him exposed. Left tackle Joe Staley will be equally tested on the other side against Broncos' edge rusher Elvis Dumervil.

Originally posted by hazy:
every link i find is a damn soccer game instead..

Originally posted by monsterzero789:
Pull the pro bowlers after a quarter. Let the rest of the starters play into the third

Originally posted by susweel:

Don't expect Gore to play much he told me he was gonna play a series or two.

Mario Manningham did not make the trip to Denver for today's exhibition and apparently is grieving over the loss of a loved one.

Others who did not travel: running backs LaMichael James and Brandon Jacbobs; cornerback Chris Culliver; wide receiver Joe Hastings; and linebacker Kourtnei Brown.

Originally posted by oldman9er:
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2012/08/26/wr-manningham-among-six-pack-not-on-49ers-trip/

Mario Manningham did not make the trip to Denver for today's exhibition and apparently is grieving over the loss of a loved one.

Others who did not travel: running backs LaMichael James and Brandon Jacbobs; cornerback Chris Culliver; wide receiver Joe Hastings; and linebacker Kourtnei Brown.