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The primary alternative at this point is probably Alex Boone. With Joe Staley going down with the leg injury, Barry Sims will move into the left tackle position. Adam Snyder is certainly an option but given Chilo Rachal's struggles and repeated minor injuries, it seems safe to say Snyder will continue in the guard rotation. Tony Wragge is also an option and has had his moments when he's been called on, but I think he's likely to stick as the backup center and a backup guard.

There has been plenty of discussion about Boone and his improvement physically in the offseason. He received playing time in the preseason but he has yet to be active on Sunday. This weekend might change that and if Boone is activated, is it possible that gives Singletary more incentive to possibly bench Davis or even give Davis some additional motivation? I really don't think Davis needs the motivation but it's certainly something to consider.
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Alex Boone makes NFL debut after 2-year wait
David White, Chronicle Staff Writer
San Francisco Chronicle
Monday, January 3, 2011

Alex Boone got sober, dropped 40 pounds, starred in an NFL.com training-camp series about his struggles and sat around in street clothes for 15 games - all for this made-for-TV chance.

The 49ers' offensive tackle made his NFL debut Sunday, playing left tackle in the third quarter of a season-ending 38-7 victory over Arizona at Candlestick Park.

Boone had been inactive all season when coaches told him he would play at long last Sunday.

"They told me, 'We want to make sure you haven't been stealing from us,' " Boone said. "I feel great. I want to go back out and play some more."

Boone was on the practice squad last year after he went undrafted. He hadn't played in two years since his college career ended at Ohio State.

He looked every bit like a player worth bringing back next season, if only as a developing backup.

"It's a lot easier than I expected," Boone said. "I was little nervous going in, but once you're out there, it's like riding a bike. You're right back in it."
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T Alex Boone
Post-Game Quotes - January 2, 2011
San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals

On what it was like playing in a regular-season game after spending almost two full seasons on the practice squad:

"Yeah; you know, it was, I was a little nervous going. You know, I was telling the guys, ?I haven't played in a while,' but once you're out there it's like riding a bike; you're right back in it. It's a lot of fun, you know, you forget how fun it is out there."

On how much it meant to him to play today:

"You know what, I'm very grateful to [head coach Jim Tomsula] Jimmy for what he did for me. You know, he put me out there and I was excited you know. And I told the guys, ?I was a little nervous,' but, you know, at the end of the day it's like riding a bike; it's a lot of fun."

On when he found out he would play:

"At the beginning of the week. You know, they came to me and they're like, ?Hey, you know, you're up and we want get you to play; you know, we want to make sure you haven't been stealing from us [laughing].' So I told them, ?You know, I'm excited,' you know."

On whether everything worked out well:

"Very well; I feel great. I want to go back out and play some more."

On whether finally playing was like he expected it to be:

"It's exactly what I expected. You know, I mean, it's a lot easier than I expected. I was out there and I was like, ?Oh man, this is going to be hard,' but, you know, I got back in there and it was fun."
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TREND-SETTING BOONE DEBUTS

T Alex Boone, who missed the first minicamp due to his honeymoon in Jamaica, has maintained last season?s weight of about 310 pounds.

Boone, who lost about 30 pounds prior to the 2010 season, has been joined by fellow weight watchers Staley, Adam Snyder and Anthony Davis. The trio has all dropped weight and declared themselves in better shape this offseason.

?I?ve started a revolution,? Boone said.

Boone has spent the offseason working out in Ohio under the guidance of former All-Pro NFL offensive linemen LeCharles Bentley, who now coaches offensive linemen.
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49ers notes: Boone gets chance to replace Sims
August 6, 2011
Matt Maiocco
CSNBayArea.com

SANTA CLARA -- Alex Boone enters his third season with the 49ers. He has suited up for just one regular-season game.

This year, his role could be dramatically different. He could have a role.

Boone is being counted upon to be the team's primary backup offensive tackle. He is seeing action during training camp with the second team at left tackle.

The 49ers do not plan to bring back 12-year veteran Barry Sims, a free agent who started seven games at left tackle both of the past two seasons after injuries to starter Joe Staley.

Offensive line coach Mike Solari told Boone this summer that this is his chance to be a contributor.

"He straight out said, 'This is how it is. Barry's not going to be here this year. So either you man up or you go somewhere else,'" Boone said.

"I'm trying to take that in stride. I'm sad Barry's not here because he's a good friend of mine. But, at the same time, this is a business and you have to provide for your family."

Boone, overweight and undisciplined, came to the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 from Ohio State. He had two alcohol-related arrests before then-49ers coach Mike Singletary took on a player widely regarded as a "character risk" and helped affect a dramatic change.

Boone changed his lifestyle and his eating habits to give himself a chance at playing football for a career.

"I was drinking and swinging and doing all kinds of bad things," Boone said. "I had to change a lot of things, and I'm happy with the changes I made. I'm happy with the steps I've taken and the direction I'm going."

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Boone has done a good job of containing rookie outside linebacker Aldon Smith in pass-rush drills. But Smith was not too happy with Boone during Friday's practice.

"My hands might have been a little too high, but we're not playing hop-scotch out here," Boone said. "It's a violent game. But I have to make a more conscious effort to keep my hands lower and out of his face. Helmets came off and words were said.

"I said, 'Hey, look, my bad. I didn't mean to put my hands in your face. My bad. I'll try not to do it again.'"
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Alex Boone Q&A
Posted on August 6, 2011 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA ?

I participated in a group interview with third-year backup tackle Alex Boone.

He starts with praise for Aldon Smith, and then he talks about his own role on the team this year.

I included almost the entire 10-minute interview because Boone had some great lines. He?s a funny guy.

Enjoy.

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Primary Backup Positions

T- Alex Boone: If it weren't for off the field issues and character concerns Boone would have been, at the very least, a mid round pick following a stellar career at Ohio State. However, those concerns cost him a chance of being drafted. Well, every other teams loss is the 49ers gain; Boone has shown the ability to be a true starting tackle in the NFL.

He has the size, strength and athletics ability to succeed. Reports out of camp indicate that Boone has also improved drastically in terms of technique. It was reported earlier this week that San Francisco wasn't going to be bring Barry Sims back, instead they are going to go with Boone as the primary backup at the tackle position.

If Anthony Davis struggles early on it isn't out of the realm of possibility that Boone could replace him.
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Improving Boone powerless to stop Justin Smith's power move

Alex Boone believes he's solidified a spot as the Niners' backup offensive tackle -- a move up after lingering on the practice squad as a rookie and being inactive for 15 games last year.

Boone credits part of his improvement to lining up regularly against San Francisco's defensive linemen, most notably Justin Smith, a two-time Pro Bowler with a one-of-a-kind move: The chop-to-bull.

Never heard of it? Boone explained, in an awed tone, the 6-foot-4, 285-pound Smith's patented power move.

"The chop to bull is when he chops your arm and then he throws his shoulder into you," Boone said. "So you shoot your hands, he'll chop your hands, you tend to lean forward and then he bulls you backward.

"If you watch the film, he gets everybody on it. It's pretty impressive. You know it's coming but he still gets you on it somehow. I mean, it's unbelievable."

Boone (6-8, 300) has held up well enough against the likes of Smith and rookie Aldon Smith in training camp to cement a roster spot. He took a few first-team snaps at right tackle in place of Anthony Davis on Monday, but offensive coordinator Greg Roman indicated such a move was an example of "contingency planning." That is, making sure Boone feels comfortable on the right side in case of an injury.

Boone, who has played on the left side during camp, said he initially felt awkward -- his muscle memory was messed up -- but feels comfortable at both tackle positions.

Boone said he's working to earn a starting spot, but he's not there yet.

"I would like to (be)," he said. "But obviously I've got to take great strides to get there. Just keep working. Just keep practicing ... At the end of the camp, I guess you would hope to be among the best five (offensive linemen)."
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