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August 21, 2008

Nolan still mum on QB, but .....

OK, first things first. Nolan did not annouce the regular-season starter despite JTO's near-perfect performance in the first quarter. Nolan said he'd need to review game film and talk to players before making that announcement. "Naturally, J.T. started out 7 of 8 or whatever - did a nice job," Nolan said. "Outside of that, like I said, I'd like to do everything the right way." To me, that sounds like our long, hard wait is almost over.

The overriding feeling in the locker room after this one: confidence. Two weeks ago, there was no confidence. The 49ers looked ragged in practice, the players were dog tired. Now they're exhibiting all the signs of a Martz offense. Sure, the Bears defense isn't what it was two years ago. But they still have Urlacher, Briggs and Vasher, and the 49ers were pushing them around early on.

As I noted before, there were three injuries. Jeff Ulbrich and Allen Rossum injured their backs, but neither seems serious at this point. Dashon Goldson left the game with cramps.

Man, Keith Lewis had a rough night. Sacramento's own recovered a fumble on special teams. But he also blew a tackle on the Bears' first long kick return and dropped an easy interception. Then he allowed Brandon Lloyd -- Brandon Lloyd! -- to beat him for a blocked punt. Keith Lewis is one of the toughest guys in the NFL. Lloyd is, shall we say, not as tough. A play like that has got to sting.

Now I'm going to see about getting three or four hours of sack time before my flight back to San Jose (Whaaa!). Remember, Nolan's presser is at 3 p.m. So check in shortly thereafetr to see if "The Decision" finally has been made.

-- Matt Barrows

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