San Francisco 49ers: WR Ted Ginn Jr.
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As we just finished documenting, there are not many choices for other bit players on the San Francisco 49ers offense that would meet the qualification of "heating up". Tight end Delanie Walker has a broken jaw and might not play this weekend. Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. hurt his knee last weekend and may not play this weekend either. Wide receiver Kyle Williams came in to relieve Ginn Jr., and promptly was called for two consecutive pass interference penalties, earning a home in the dog house.
We can't use Braylon Edwards since he has been released. So, with a narrowing window of options, we are going to go out on a limb and say that Ted Ginn Jr. will bounce back from his knee issues and play this weekend. If he plays, he can help the 49ers in a number of ways. He is effective in the return game. He can run the ball on end-arounds. He is a possession type receiver that can help to move the chains and serve as another target for Alex Smith.
Without a crystal ball, it will be interesting to see if any of the other options do step up this weekend. One thing is clear to me, and that is there is a definite need for the 49ers to add some more weapons to their overall offensive unit. The cupboard is rather bare.