Looney Takes on Key Offensive Line Role

Dec 5, 2013 at 9:26 AM--


When the San Francisco 49ers take on the vaunted Seahawks' defense Sunday, they will likely do so with second-year player Joe Looney taking on a key role due to injuries to Mike Iupati and Joe Staley.
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