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Crabtree has yet to run a route at full speed and catch a pass on the 49ers' practice field after undergoing surgery to repair a stress fracture in March. [But] his recovery is coming along nicely and he is expected -- barring some late setback -- to be on the practice field Saturday, Aug. 1, when the 49ers have their first practice of training camp.
Reported by the Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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Whether that'll be enough to carve out an immediate role in the offense is unclear. As Press Democrat staffer Matt Maiocco notes, the 49ers have a balanced group of receivers. They have at least seven legitimate NFL receivers on the team, including Crabtree. Maiocco went on to suggest the newcomer might be in for a rude awakening when training camp rolls around because he'll have to quickly prove he's a disciplined route-runner after working in the spread offense at Texas Tech. ... Worth noting: Watching off-season workouts, Maiocco was most impressed with Josh Morgan, Brandon Jones and Dominique Zeigler. Crabtree, Arnaz Battle and Jason Hill were out with injuries, and Isaac Bruce did not bother to show up.
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