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Peterson back to his best

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Friday, August 12, 2005

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Here are five observations on the San Francisco 49ers, based on their Aug. 11 practice: 1. It will be tough for Alex Smith to complete 60 percent of his passes in his rookie season because the team is so understaffed at wide receiver. The franchise that once boasted the skills of Jerry Rice and John Taylor has Arnaz Battle and Brandon Lloyd as its starting receivers. Battle, a former sixth-round choice from Notre Dame who has just eight career catches, is considered the ...

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