San Francisco 49ers: Projected 2012 Starting Lineups

FN Contributor Ethan Demers projects the 49ers' starting lineup for 2012, which looks to be a Super Bowl-caliber roster.

Not content to rest on their laurels, the 49ers have added some serious explosiveness to their offense through the draft.
FN Contributor Joseph Doyle analyzes how rookie LaMichael James will fit into Jim Harbaugh's plans in San Francisco.
San Francisco drafts wide receiver A.J. Jenkins

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