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49ers add two huge offensive linemen to mix
Singletary expects first-round picks to start

SANTA CLARA — Mike Singletary’s offensive line received a major makeover in a matter of 30 minutes.
The San Francisco 49ers made sure they got their men, all right: first, Rutgers offensive tackle Anthony Davis at No. 11 in Thursday’s NFL draft, then fellow offensive lineman Mike Iupati out of Idaho six picks later.
Both will compete to be starters as rookies come training camp this summer, Davis at right tackle and Iupati at left guard.
“Do I expect them to start? Yes I do,” Singletary said. “We’re hoping that soon they can work their way in there. That’s why we brought them in here.”
The Niners pulled off a trade with the Denver Broncos to move up two spots and secure Davis, one of the top lineman prospects.
Davis had a good feeling about the 49ers from the moment he visited team headquarters earlier this month. He had dinner with Singletary, who went 8-8 last season in his first full year in charge and ended a franchise-worst stretch of six straight losing seasons.
“(It felt) a lot different. That’s why I was so big on the 49ers going through the process,” Davis said on a conference call.
“But of course I had to keep it to myself. Great people, the whole staff, the team, a tight-knit group. I like what Singletary’s building over there. I can’t wait to be a part of it, win some games.”
Davis was joined by some 20 family members, along with former coaches and teammates in a private room at a New Jersey restaurant.
Singletary called him with the news just before the pick was made.
“Best feeling in my life, man, best feeling ever,” Davis said.
San Francisco also traded its fourth-round pick, No. 113 overall, to the Broncos to move up and snare the 20-year-old Davis — an aggressive move by new personnel chief Trent Baalke. He took the reins for the draft after the abrupt departure of general manager Scot McCloughan last month.

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Original Content.Thnewspk.com Thursday Night Football,Thursday Night Football Channel: For those of you who just can’t get enough mediocre footbal l, tonight NFL Network begins its two-month stretch of Thursday night programming with the 4-4 Bears traveling to face the 3-5 49ers. It’s a scintillating matchup that we’ll be watching closely between sips of cognac and snippets of The Vampire Diaries . Here’s a few things about Bears/Niners to watch for: 1

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Thursday Night Football,Thursday Night Football Channel:For those of you who just can’t get enough mediocre football, tonight NFL Network begins its two-month stretch of Thursday night programming with the 4-4 Bears traveling to face the 3-5 49ers. It’s a scintillating matchup that we’ll be watching closely between sips of cognac and snippets of The Vampire Diaries. Here’s a few things about Bears/Niners to watch for:

1. Watch for Losing Football: The Bears have lost three of four, and in two of those losses they failed to hold their opponent under 30 points in the first half. Cedric Benson, Beanie Wells, hell, Connie Britton could run on this defense right now. The 49ers, meanwhile, actually come into this game with a longer losing streak, as they’ve dropped four straight. They turned the ball over four times last week in a home loss to the Titans, who converted the 49ers’ mishaps into 24 points.

alex-smith-san-francisco-49ers-girlfriend2. Watch for Nuclear QB’s: Alex Smith was drafted first overall. Jay Cutler was drafted 11th. Both have endured their share of criticism during their short time in the league, Smith for being a horrible player and Cutler for throwing mind-boggling interceptions and never making the playoffs/finishing with a winning record. After a brief flirtation with servicable QB play, Smith threw three INT’s last week against the Titans. Cutler’s Bears are 4-4 and he’s on pace to throw 24 picks this year. The more things change…

3. Watch for Vernon Davis: Davis is tied for the league lead in TD receptions with seven, is a devastating run blocker, and his string of circus catches against the Texans last month was appointment viewing. But prior to this game, he decided to “poke the Bear” by boasting of how the 49ers were going to destroy Chicago’s defensive front. Everyone else has, right? But did he venture too far into Rex Ryan territory for head coach Mike Singletary’s liking? Keep an eye on the sidelines for any potential blowups.

4. Watch for Tommie Hearns, er, Tommie Harris: The former All-Pro, pocket-collapsing dynamo played one series against Arizona last week before being ejected for launching a quick right hook to the head of a Cardinals’ offensive linemen. Harris has been plagued by lower-body injuries over the past three seasons that have sapped his effectiveness and limited his game appearances. He’ll be under a microscope tonight.continue