Enemy Lines

an opposing team's scout sizes up the 49ers

"The Niners are one of the most impressive teams I've seen on tape, especially on defense....

The kid who jumps out at you is Zack Bronson. He's fast, he'll hit you, and he's always around the ball. Plus he's smart. All he does is make plays....

Tony Parrish is very physical, like Lance Schulters [now with the Titans] was. To me, they're the same guy, though Parrish may be less erratic....

Neither Ahmed Plummer nor Jason Webster is a great player, but both are steady, mature guys with a great work ethic....

Jeff Ulbrich is like a Hacksaw Reynolds—his first step is remarkable, and he's got a great nose for the ball....

Andre Carter got better as last season went on. I think he'll be a premier pass rusher....

I don't care what anyone says: When he's healthy, Bryant Young is still a bear. A couple of times last year, nobody could block him....

On offense they really need a No. 2 receiver to complement Terrell Owens. J.J. Stokes and Tai Streets aren't getting it done....

I thought Jeff Garcia stunk when he first started, but the guy's got a lot of moxie and makes things happen outside the pocket-sort of like a poor man's Brett Favre....