The 49ers will be surrounded Sunday by reminders of Super Bowl shortcomings when the Kansas City Chiefs and the 2012 alumni visit Levi’s Stadium.
SANTA CLARA – Nostalgia will sweep through Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, and not all memories are worth celebrating.
Second, it’s alumni weekend, and that means commemorating the 10th anniversary of their NFC Championship-winning team under Jim Harbaugh, who’s expected to attend Sunday’s tribute. That team was the 49ers’ first to lose a Super Bowl, albeit after a gutsy effort in a blackout-delayed, 34-31 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens.
“The way that he gets open and the way he can move in and out of routes, and Andy Reid knows how to make calls to get him open,” linebacker Dre Greenlaw said. “He’s a huge human being,” rookie right guard Spencer Burford said. “Technique is going to be a big thing this week, just basing off the fact he can be disruptive in the way they use him in their defense.”
Chris Foerster, the 49ers’ run-game coordinator and offensive line coach, said they’ve reviewed Super Bowl film to study Jones. “Every week is going to be a challenge for interior guys, so we have to work on details to protect the quarterback,” Foerster said. “He’s a load. He’s a big, strong physical guy who, when he wants to, can be an absolute game-wrecker.
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