The 49ers swapped a fourth-round draft pick in exchange for veteran receiver Darrell Jackson first thing Sunday morning, and it didn’t take long before Jackson had embraced his new team, using "we" in reference to the 49ers while striking a bold prediction for 2007. When asked who the favorite is to win the NFC West, Jackson didn’t hesitate.
“I have got to say us! We beat the NFC West champion twice last year in the Seahawks and I was a big part of their success there from a wide receiver standpoint, so me bringing my stats and ability over here might put us over the edge,” said Jackson.
He also spread the love to a team he’s more than familiar with. “Frank Gore having the type of season that Shaun Alexander can have, it’s unstoppable with Alex Smith turning into a Matt Hasselbeck and our defense really playing. You got a veteran leader there in Bryant Young. He has those guys ready to play. An all-pro cornerback in Walt Harris who’s going to make plays for us; we’re pretty much covered around the board. We just got to go out and compete and we’ll be the favorite to win this conference.”
Wide receiver was a position the 49ers targeted to upgrade and after picking up Ashley Lelie in free agency, Jackson via trade, and Jason Hill in the third round, quarterback Alex Smith suddenly has a few more downfield targets.
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