San Francisco 49ers: Log-Jam at Wide Receiver; Let Crabtree Sit

Heading into training camp, and looking forward to the start of the regular season, the 49ers have a log-jam at wide receiver. For the San Francisco faithful, having a crowded receiving corps is a welcomed problem to have, as the team has been searching for top-flight wide receiver talent since the departure of Terrell Owens in 2003. Currently, the 49ers have five wide receivers that saw significant playing time a year ago—the list includes future Hall-of-Famer Isaac Bruce, who is returning to the 49ers for a final season after contemplating retirement, third-year receiver Jason Hill, second-year receiver Josh Morgan, long-time 49er Arnaz Battle, and free-agent acquisition Brandon Jones. The 49ers let go of receiver Bryant Johnson, who caught 45 balls for 546 yards and three touchdowns last season. If the 49ers had held onto Johnson, they would have six capable wide receivers—even before adding Texas Tech standout Michael Crabtree into the mix, after drafting the ... (link)