There has been no time to stop and smell the roses – or even appreciate first-team offseason reps – for Marcus Cromartie.
The second-year cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers has been too busy working to get caught up on the strides he's made since being signed to the team's practice squad on Nov. 18 of last season.
Cromartie's ascent from scout-team cornerback to first-team cornerback at times during OTAs and minicamp has not influenced his approach to the game.
For Cromartie, playing time of any kind, whether first- or third-team, all help him improve at his craft.