Q: What’s the mood like on the team right now?

ROGERS: It’s always every team’s goal to win the Super Bowl. This is where it starts. Preparing, getting stronger, learning the offense, defense and special teams.

Q: What kind of role do you think Nnamdi Asomugha will have this year?

ROGERS: I don’t know. He’s going to have a big role. They brought him in for a reason. There’s going to be competition at the corner spot. They didn’t bring him in to sit on the bench.

Q: You’ve been a starter here and a starter throughout your career, but do you go into this offseason like you’re competing for your job?

ROGERS: I don’t know. I’m told I’m the starter, but any day someone could take your job. That’s what people are here for, to compete. People behind me are trying to take my job and move up. I don’t take it lightly and I don’t take anything for granted. I just continue to work.

Q: When you say you’re told you’re the starter, you’re told by whom?

ROGERS: They put out a starting list. There’s a starting 11 out there. I feel I’m the left corner on this team, and I’m going to continue to perform and play like I’m the left corner on this team, a starter on this team. Patrick Willis is out there at the Mike. He’s not told that he’s the starter, but is someone going to take his job? No. He’s a starter on this team and he’s going to go out there and work each and every day as if he is.

Q: You talked about playing left cornerback. Do you think you’ll be covering the slot in the sub packages like you have in the past?

ROGERS: Yeah, in sub packages.

Q: How’s your shoulder?

ALDON SMITH: Good.

Q: Are you able to be on the field right now?

ALDON SMITH: A little bit. Working out. Taking it one day at a time.

Q: Do you expect not to get into full practice-mode until training camp?

ALDON SMITH: I don’t know. Like I said, I’m taking it one day at a time.

Q: Are you wearing the Puff Daddy haircut from 1996?

ALDON SMITH: No, it’s the Eric Dickerson, Deion Sanders, Walter Payton Jheri Curl.

Q: What’s your first impression of Corey Lemonier?

ALDON SMITH: He’s doing a good job. I don’t know too much about him. It’s still early. We’ll see how it goes.

Q: Did Jim Harbaugh meet with you guys this morning?

ALDON SMITH: Yeah.

Q: What was his message?

ALDON SMITH: We all know our goals. He was just getting everybody on the same page with everybody who’s been here, telling everybody how we like doing things. Our blue-collar style. When you’re on the field, work hard, and the rest will take care of itself.

Q: You didn’t come off the field a whole lot last year. Lemonier probably could sub in for you this upcoming season. Do you see that as a good thing, or do you always want to be on the field.

ALDON SMITH: I always want to be on the field. If one of us isn’t doing enough or are not in top shape or whatever, then a guy like Corey can come in.

Q: What did you do this offseason?

JENKINS: I worked out with Kaepernick down there in Atlanta. I was working hard, learning the playbook, gaining some weight. Me, Kaep and Lockette were real focused.

Q: How much did you weigh last year when you started OTAs?

JENKINS: Honestly, I don’t even know. I’ve just been working my butt off trying to put on some pounds, trying to get stronger so I can go across the middle and stuff like that.

Q: Do you feel a difference when you’re running around out there?

JENKINS: I do, just knowing the playbook and being more confident, working with Kaepernick, getting on the same page as him, learning from Anquan, learning from Crab – I’m a lot better than I was last year at this time.

Q: What was the biggest thing you felt you needed to work on this offseason?

JENKINS: I honestly don’t have an answer for that. Just everything, my knowledge of the game, my speed, my route running, recognizing coverages.

Q: How did your hands hold up over a whole offseason catching passes from Kaepernick?

JENKINS: Great. Kaep has a real strong arm. I just want to go out there and make the plays for him.

Q: What did you get out of your rookie season?

JENKINS: It’s very humbling. From being the top dog on the campus and coming to the league, it teaches you a lot about the game when you’re watching it from the sideline. At the end of the day, you have to take it in stride and make sure that doesn’t happen this year.

Q: Do you think of last year as a redshirt season for you?

JENKINS: I don’t know. My opportunity wasn’t good last year, so I just have to make it this year.

Q: How much do you weigh now?

JENKINS: I weigh about 196. When I weigh 200 I’ll be good to go. (The 49ers listed him at 192 pounds last season).

Q: Did you live with Kaepernick over the offseason?

JENKINS: I stayed with Ricardo and Kaep. I don’t know where Chad stayed. It was us three together in a condo in Atlanta.

Q: You stayed together for two months?

JENKINS: Yeah, two months.

Q: Is it your goal to win the No.3 receiver job?

JENKINS: Honestly, my goal is to come out here every day and work hard. My goal is to get better every day.

Q: Do your eyes light up when you see that No.3 job open?

JENKINS: I just focus on getting myself better.

Q: What have you learned from Boldin so far?

JENKINS: He’s a real good vet. He’s a real good route runner. He’s real confident in his ability. After football school, we came out here and worked extra on routes. I’ve learned a lot from him. He’s got the knowledge down.

Q: What’s it like being in your second year of OTAs?

JENKINS: Just looking at the rookies now, I see myself in their shoes. They’re running around and they don’t know which way to go. I was kind of in those shoes last year. I see how much I’ve grown. They look good, though. They’re working hard, playing fast, catching the ball.

Here’s a statement from 49ers’ CEO, Jed York:

“Today’s vote is the culmination of hard work from a number of dedicated individuals. Our bid committee should be commended for putting together a proposal for NFL ownership that accurately depicted how memorable a Bay Area Super Bowl will be.

“Even before breaking ground in April of 2012, the vision for Levi’s Stadium has always been to build a venue that showcases all that is special about the Bay Area. Innovation, sustainability and fan experience are the pillars of which we designed and constructed this facility.

“We look forward to NFL fans from around the globe enjoying our region and our stadium, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

“Every year, football fans celebrate this great game on Super Bowl Sunday. Now, our region has a tremendous opportunity to be celebrated on an international stage, as we play host to the Super Bowl.”

I thought it would be interesting to compare Kaepernick’s final-seven regular season games to the final-seven regular season games of each of the quarterbacks the 49ers will face in 2013. I’ve listed the quarterbacks below and ranked them by their passer rating over their final seven starts last season.

What I found surprised me: Quite a few quarterbacks played exceptionally well down the stretch.

1. Russell Wilson (6 wins, 1 loss): 107 completions; 159 attempts; 1,479 passing yards (9.3 yards per attempt); 13 passing TDs; 2 INTs; 49 rushes; 334 rushing yards (6.8 yards per carry); 4 rushing TDs; 118.9 passer rating.

2. Robert Griffin III (6 wins, 1 loss): 109 completions; 170 attempts; 1,422 passing yards (8.4 ypa); 12 passing TDs; 2 INTs; 50 rushes; 339 rushing yards (6.8 ypc); 1 rushing TD; 108.995 passer rating.

3. Aaron Rodgers (5 wins, 2 losses): 152 completions; 225 attempts; 1,912 passing yards (8.5 ypa); 14 passing TDs; 3 INTs; 19 rushes; 97 rushing yards (5.1 ypc); 2 rushing TDs; 108.972 passer rating.

4. Colin Kaepernick (5 wins, 2 losses): 120 completions; 192 attempts; 1,608 passing yards (8.4 ypa); 10 passing TDs; 3 INTs; 42 rushes; 238 rushing yards (5.7 ypc); 2 rushing TDs; 99.9 passer rating.

5. Cam Newton (5 wins, 2 losses): 125 completions; 214 attempts; 1,726 passing yards (8.1 ypa); 11 passing TDs; 2 INTs; 64 rushes; 387 rushing yards (6.05 ypc); 4 rushing TDs; 97.6 passer rating.

6. Drew Brees (3 wins, 4 losses): 152 completion, 296 attempts, 2,330 passing yards (7.9 ypa); 18 passing TDs; 10 INTs; 5 rushes; 7 yards; 0 rushing TDs; 95.1 passer rating.

7. Matt Ryan (5 wins, 2 losses): 182 completions; 264 attempts; 1,948 passing yards (7.38 ypa); 12 passing TDs; 7 INTs; 12 rushes; 43 yards (3.6 ypc); 0 rushing TDs; 94.4 passer rating.

8. Matt Schaub (4 wins, 3 losses): 177 completions; 269 attempts; 1,995 passing yards (7.42 ypa); 9 passing TDs; 6 INTs; 8 rushes; 3 rushing yards; 0 rushing TDs; 89.7 passer rating.

9. Carson Palmer (1 win, 6 losses from Weeks 8-14, before he got benched): 180 completions, 293 attempts; 2,046 passing yards (6.98 ypa); 13 passing TDs; 9 INTs; 7 rushes; 11 yards; 0 rushing TDs; 84.5 passer rating.

10. Sam Bradford (4 wins, 3 losses): 149 completions; 263 attempts; 1,630 passing yards (6.2 ypa); 11 passing TDs; 6 INTs; 15 rushes; 66 yards (4.4 ypc); 0 rushing TDs; 79.6 passer rating.

11. Blaine Gabbert (1 win, 6 losses from Weeks 3-9, before he separated his shoulder): 130 completions; 218 attempts; 1,325 passing yards (6.1 ypa); 6 passing TDs; 6 INTs; 12 rushes, 45 yards ( 3.75 ypc); 0 rushing TDs; 74.8 passer rating.

12. Andrew Luck (5 wins, 2 losses): 131 completions; 265 attempts; 1,743 passing yards (6.6 ypa); 13 passing TDs; 9 INTs; 28 rushes; 96 yards (3.4 ypc); 0 rushing TDs; 72.9 passer rating.

13. Jake Locker (3 wins, 4 losses): 110 completions; 208 attempts; 1,395 passing yards (6.7 ypa); 6 passing TDs; 8 INTs; 33 rushes; 224 yards (6.8 ypc); 1 rushing TD; 67.7 passer rating.

14. Josh Freeman (2 wins; 5 losses): 151 completions; 285 attempts; 1,808 passing yards (6.3 ypa); 9 passing TDs; 12 INTs; 16 rushes; 74 yards (4.6 ypc); 0 rushing TDs; 65.7 passer rating.

What sticks out to you about this list? What surprises you the most?

Predict which young 49ers wide receiver will catch more passes this season – A.J. Jenkins or Quinton Patton. Also, predict how many catches each receiver will make. Please explain your predictions.

This morning I found some clips of the Patton-Hayden matchup on youtube and I thought you might like to see them.

Patton played better than the stats would suggest.

1. 13:23 First quarter, First down and 10. Colby Cameron underthrows Patton on a backshoulder fade route.

2. 12:25 First quarter, Third and six. Patton runs deep and Hayden commits defensive pass interference.

3. 15:00 Second quarter, Third and two. Cameron throws to Patton at the front pylon and Hayden commits pass interference at the one-yard line.

4. 14:43 Third quarter, First and ten. Cameron rolls out and looks to throw to Patton but Hayden has him covered, so Cameron throws to his second target instead.

5. 11:40 Third quarter, First and ten, backed up on the 2-yard line. From the pistol, Cameron play fakes and throws to Patton, who beats Hayden on a flag route. Gain of 21 yards.

6. 4:36 Third quarter, Second and six. Patton sets back-to-back strong blocks on Hayden to open up two wide receiver screens and set up a touchdown run from the one-yard line.

7. 0:50 Third quarter, First and 10. Patton gains nine yards on a wide receiver screen.

When those players are on the field for the 49ers, their fastest players are the tight end and the quarterback. If the 49ers want more speed, they could replace Gore with LaMichael James, but still, the 49ers’ three fastest offensive players – Davis, Kaepernick and James – would line up in the chaos of the tackle box.

Typically, an offense’s fastest players are split out wide. That’s how Bill Walsh structured his offenses, and that’s how the majority of the NFL structures offense today.

The past two seasons, a key part of Jim Harbaugh’s offensive structure has been a deep-threat split end. First there was Braylon Edwards, then there was Kyle Williams, then there was Mario Manningham and then there was Randy Moss. Harbaugh seemed to want a fast receiver to complement Michael Crabtree – an elite flanker who is not fast and does not threaten a defense deep.

Boldin is not a deep threat. He’s an underneath receiver who turns 33 in October, and he’s slower than Crabtree. Last season, he was most effective lining up in the slot in 11 personnel for the Ravens.

The 49ers haven’t used 11 personnel often the past two seasons – they’ve preferred to use two-wide-receiver or two-tight-end formations, and to save 11 personnel for third-down-and-medium-to-long.

Do you think the Boldin-Crabtree duo will be effective in the 49ers’ 21 personnel packages? Do you think the duo’s lack of speed will negatively impact the 49ers’ rushing attack as opposing safeties creep closer and closer to the line of scrimmage?

Do you think other personnel packages will be more effective than 21 for the 49ers this season, like 12 (one running back, two tight ends) 22 (two running backs, two tight ends) or 11 (one running back, one tight end)? How would you rank those personnel packages?

Do you think rookie tight end Vance McDonald will play more snaps and/or catch more passes than Boldin this season?

Do you think Mario Manningham, Kyle Williams, A.J. Jenkins, Ricardo Lockette or Quinton Patton will establish himself as a deep threat by midseason? Remember, Manningham and Williams tore knee ligaments six months ago and Jenkins didn’t get out of the batter’s box his rookie season. Lockette is big and fast but he has questionable hands and has caught just two passes in his career. Patton runs a 4.48, so he isn’t slow, but he currently is an underneath receiver like Crabtree and Boldin.

Finally, do you think the 49ers’ offense has enough speed, particularly at wide receiver, to be a Super Bowl Championship offense this season? Why or why not?

Denver Broncos: Over/under 12 wins. GC’s pick: UNDER. 11-5. Why: Peyton Manning and Champ Bailey are getting old, and the front office didn’t replace Elvis Dumervil.

Green Bay Packers: Over/under 12 wins. GC’s pick: PUSH. 12-4. Why: Aaron Rodgers should be much more dangerous this season with the threat of the play-action pass. The Packers have had no running game the past few seasons.

San Francisco 49ers: Over/under 11.5 wins. GC’s pick: UNDER. 11-5, maybe 10-6. Why: A very difficult schedule and a questionable secondary. A lot rides on Justin Smith. How good will he be this season? He’s been the team’s MVP the past few seasons, but he turns 34 in September and he’s coming off an elbow surgery.

New England Patriots: Over/under 11.5 wins. GC’s pick: OVER. 12-4. Why: They play in a weak division and they have a relatively tame schedule. Their toughest games are Week 4 @ Atlanta, Week 6 vs. New Orleans and Week 16 @ Baltimore.

Houston Texans: Over/under 11 wins. GC’s pick: UNDER. 10-6. Why: They have a tough schedule and their quarterback, Matt Schaub, seems to be on the decline.

Seattle Seahawks: Over/under 11 wins: GC’s pick: OVER. 12-4. Why: They’re a young team that won 11 games last season, they have no glaring holes on their roster and they significantly improved their team over the offseason with players who should have a big impact right away – Percy Harvin, Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett and Antoine Winfield.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Over/under 10 wins: GC’s pick: PUSH. 10-6. Why: Ben Roethlisberger hasn’t played a full 16-game season since 2008. He can’t stay healthy, and the Steelers backup QBs – Bruce Gradkowski and Landry Jones – do not frighten defenses.

Baltimore Ravens: Over/under 9.5 wins: GC’s pick: OVER: 12-4. Why: Even though they lost seven starters from their defense this offseason, they actually improved the defense with the additions of Matt Elam, Arthur Brown and Elvis Dumervil.

Oakland Raiders: Over/under 5.5 wins: UNDER. 4-12, maybe 5-11. Why: The Raiders seem to have hauled in a quality draft class this offseason. The Raiders need about two more stellar draft hauls in a row before they become a winning team.

Quinton Patton, WR

1-on-1: 3-for-4. (1. Beat Marcus Cooper short 2. Beat Cooper short again but the throw was behind Patton 3. Could not beat Brodrick Brown deep 4. Beat Cooper short)

7-on-7: 5 targets, 4 catches (1. Beat Darryl Morris over the middle for 15 yards 2. Beat Morris short 3. Could not beat Morris deep 4. Beat Wopamo Osaisai short 5. Beat Darryl Morris on the right sideline for 15 yards)

11-on-11: 3 targets, 1 catch. (1. Beat Lowell Rose short but Daniels’ pass was behind Patton and Rose picked it off 2. Could not beat Morris deep 3. Beat Cooper short)

Vance McDonald, TE

1-on-1: 5-for-8. (1. Dropped a short pass 2.Beat Michael Thomas over the middle 3. Beat Michael Thomas on a jump ball next to the sideline 4. Beat Eric Reid over the middle 5. Short pass broken up by Reid 6. Beat Reid short 7. Beat Reid deep but dropped it 8. Beat Reid deep)

7-on-7: 4 targets, 2 catches (1. Caught short pass 2. Overthrown deep 3. Caught short pass at his ankles 4. Drops short pass)

11-on-11: 0 targets

Eric Reid. FS

1-on-1: 1-for-7. (1. Beaten short by MarQueis Gray but Daniels’ pass was low 2. Beaten inside by McDonald 3. Beaten deep by Gray but Daniels overthrows the pass 4. Knocks away short pass intended for McDonald 5. Slips, beaten short by McDonald 6. Beaten deep by McDonald but McDonald drops it 7. Beaten deep by McDonald, McDonald doesn’t drop it)

7-on-7: 0 targets

11-on-11: 0 targets

Marcus Cooper, LCB

1-on-1: 0-for-3 (1. Beaten short by Patton 2. Beaten over the middle by Patton but the pass was thrown behind him and it fell incomplete 3. Beaten over the middle by Patton)

7-on-7: 2 targets, 1 catch. (1. Beaten short by Brandon Carswell 2. Broke up short pass intended for Carswell)

11-on-11: 4 targets, 2 catches. (1. Beaten deep down the middle of the field by Greg Wilson 2. Beaten short by Carswell who dropped the pass 3. Beaten deep down the left side line by Carswell who dropped the pass 4. Beaten short over the middle by Patton)

Darryl Morris, LCB

1-on-1: 1-for-4 (1. Intercepted short pass after Greg Wilson slipped 2. Beaten short by Wilson but Nate Montana’s throw was low and incomplete 3. Beaten short by Carswell 4. Slipped, beaten on a double move by Carswell)

7-on-7: 5 targets, 3 catches. (1. Beaten over the middle by Patton 2. Didn’t allow Patton to win deep 3. Beaten deep down the sideline by Carswell 4. Beaten on the right sideline by Patton 5. Knocked away deep pass intended for Wilson)

11-on-11: 1 target, 0 catches. (1. Outran Patton deep and the pass fell incomplete)