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Last week, as the ’ defense sauntered onto the field, safety Dashon Goldson wore eye black and full pads. His fellow safety Donte Whitner pushed his mouthpiece in. This would have been normal had it happened on game day, but the scene Whitner described took place last Wednesday, in practice.
Poor Anthony Dixon. While most N.F.L. teams shelve their practice pads by Halloween, the 49ers and their physical, intimidating defense opt for full contact as often as league rules allow. Dixon, their backup running back, absorbed the impact of such forceful preparation last week.
“I hit him; Dashon hit him; Patrick Willis was hitting him all day,” Whitner said. “I told myself: even my own guys better get out of the ...
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