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49ers want young WRs to step up after saying bye-bye to Boldin

The 49ers have not drafted a starting-caliber wideout since taking Michael Crabtree with the 10th overall pick in 2009. That's one of the reasons they decided to move on from Anquan Boldin: With a veteran like Boldin around, so the thinking goes, it would be hard to develop a young, home-grown talent at the position. Here's a look at the candidates for filling Boldin's considerable shoes. During the spring practices, the group roughly was divided among right side, left side and slot receivers.

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Torrey Smith. The natural heir to Boldin's role as top receiver, Smith looked better and better as the offense grew sharper this spring.