San Francisco 49ers: How Important Is This Presason Game?

Preseason football: Is it a simple exhibition, a casual display or a last-chance practice with some full contact? To the casual fan, preseason football means absolutely nothing. Most consider it an outrage to pay face value for a ticket when the starters are lucky to play more than one series.

To the San Francisco 49ers, this 2011-12 preseason means a lot more this year than any other season. This is especially true when the team is already dealing with an abbreviated camp and preseason because of the lockout. Here are some reasons why:

More preparation under new coaching regime—under the previous head coaching staffs of Mike Nolan and...

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