Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi spoke to the media Thursday.
Here are 10 takeaways from those media sessions:
1. Lombardi is completely confident in the abilities of rookie running back Ameer Abdullah heading into Sunday’s game in San Diego. Lombardi said Abdullah is a true three-down back and that he’ll be used “extensively” in the passing game. What does that mean for Fantasy Football owners? Stay tuned.
2. Austin will get the first look at his revamped defensive line in game action this week. One thing that’s already become clear to him, however, is that this unit is more assignment sound than last year's line.