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Bryant Johnson flew under the radar during his five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He was a distant third in the pecking order behind Pro Bowl stalwarts Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. Sunday at Candlestick Park, Johnson will see those receivers again only this time, he won't be in their shadow. Johnson has an expanded role for the 49ers, who face Johnson's old running mates in the ... (link)

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FRIDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
Published 9/5/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... from a hamstring injury. The 49ers are counting on WR Bryant Johnson. Says Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren of K Olindo Mare’s ability to get touchbacks, “My gosh, that is such a big deal. I can’t tell you how excited I get about that, when the ball goes into the end zone. ...

Around the NFC West: O'Sullivan big 'Lost' fan
Published 9/5/2008 at ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
... Dan Brown of the San Jose Mercury News also checks in with the 49ers' Johnson, noting that three receivers had at least 60 catches in Mike Martz's system last season. ...

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