Boldin back? Baalke sings praises of veteran wide receiver
Oct 25, 2013 at 6:00 AM
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Anquan Boldin has caught the lion's share of the passes that have gone to 49ers wide receivers this year, and seven weeks into the season, he's the only 49ers wideout with a touchdown catch. But he's only signed through...
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