We tested our new podcast capabilities with “The Question Lady” on Tuesday, so today start trudging forward with our new toy. Niners quarterback Shaun Hill was kind enough to be our test subject.
Hill spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings from 2002 to ’05. His career consisted of two kneel-down snaps at the end of the ’05 season finale. He was a free agent after the ’05 season and he did not get many phone calls – until the 49ers decided to give him a chance.
This is Hill’s eighth season in the NFL, and this is the first time he has entered practices before the opening week of the regular season higher than No. 3 on a depth chart. (Last year, he was the No. 3 behind J.T. O’Sullivan and Alex Smith before it was discovered on the day before the season opener that Smith had a fractured shoulder.)
As always, I’m open to suggestions. Are there any other players on the 49ers you’d like to hear on the podcast?
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49ERS INJURY STATUS
–Running back Frank Gore, the reigning NFC offensive player of the week after his 207-yard performance in a 49ers victory over
–Wide receiver Brandon Jones is not on the injury report. He went through full practice. He has been medically cleared to play. Now, it’s just a matter of him knocking off the rust and returning to game action. He practiced last week, too, but the coaching staff determined he was not ready for game action. More will be known about Jones’ availability for Sunday’s game on Friday, when Mike Singletary next speaks with the media.
–Linebacker Ahmad Brooks, who has been out since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery after the 49ers’ third exhibition game, returned to full practice Wednesday. His availability for Sunday’s game in uncertain, as he is likely to be rusty.
–Marques Harris saw limited action at Wednesday’s practice because of a toe injury. He has been used as the team’s third outside linebacker, and he’s been a standout on special teams. If he’s healthy, it figures to be difficult for Brooks to find a role on game days.
–Defensive end Justin Smith did not practice, as coach Mike Singletary gave him the day off from practice as a veteran courtesy.
–Guard David Baas (ankle) took part in limited practice, but should be available for Sunday’s game. Veteran Tony Wragge is Baas’ backup.
–Rookie running back Glen Coffee (hip) took part in full practice.
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