49ers Paradise Podcast - 49ers lose season opener

Published: Sept. 11, 2006, 10:28 a.m.

b'The 49ers lost their season opener to the Cardinals, but looked much improved over last season. Quarterback Alex Smith looked like a completely different player from last season, and running back Frank Gore looked like a legitimate threat at running back. There was still plenty of areas to improve though, particularly on defense and third downs.'