49ers star Brent Jones recounts rise from training camp scrub to Bay Area HOF
May 29, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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Hey, everyone. It's Dan Brown (@mercbrownie) with a guest post for Cam Inman. If you need me directly, [email protected]. # # # All of the fringe players fighting for a roster spot at 49ers OTAs this week can take inspiration from Brent Jones. Before the tight end became a four-time Pro Bowl selection, he was just [...]
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