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Secondary Gives A.J. Jenkins Pointers

Posted by Alex Espinoza on June 14, 2012 – 2:03 PM

A.J. Jenkins has only been a pro for about six weeks, but the first-round pick has learned plenty since joining the 49ers in late April.

Sure, there’s always an adjustment period for NFL rookies, but Jenkins has had some help along the way. Practicing against Pro Bowler Carlos Rogers and other skilled cornerbacks like Tarell Brown, Chris Culliver, Tramaine Brock and Perrish Cox has only elevated Jenkins’ game.

“Great athletes,” Jenkins said of the San Francisco secondary. “As far as from going from college and the NFL, you can see a difference. We have corners that are on you every single route – fast, big, strong. It’s very competitive.”

And though he’s yet to suit up in a game for the 49ers, Jenkins said going against quality opponent each day in practice can only help him in the long run.

“This is one of the top defenses in the league,” Jenkins said.

But his teammates have proved to be more than just stiff opponents. He’s also picked up mental tips from the players, talking to them on sidelines and throughout the day. Rogers has already offered some wisdom to Jenkins, like how to run routes without tipping off the defender.

“Carlos Rogers talks to me all the time,” Jenkins said. “T-Brock talks to me all the time and Cox. I’m trying to learn from them and the receivers to see what I can do to make my game better.”

But the former Illinois star is taking a day-by-day approach to his job and said he doesn’t have much plans other than attending upcoming practices. He’s also jumped headfirst into the playbook as he tries to learn three wide receiver positions in coordinator Greg Roman’s complex offense.

In the meantime, Jenkins will soon be joined by second-round pick LaMichael James, who recently graduated from Oregon and is Bay Area-bound. The two struck up a quick relationship during the rookie minicamp portion of the 49ers offseason program and Jenkins said he’s looking forward to having James around.

“We’re cool; we’re good friends,” Jenkins said.


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17 Responses to “Secondary Gives A.J. Jenkins Pointers”

  1. By 11 Years of 49er Life on Jun 14, 2012 | Reply

    U WILL BE GREAT

  2. By layzie16 on Jun 14, 2012 | Reply

    any signs of the GOAT getting back in contact with AJ?

  3. By moeTOgo on Jun 15, 2012 | Reply

    Worst reach in the whole draft!!!

  4. By JasonXFlash on Jun 15, 2012 | Reply

    I had Aldon smith w/3 question marks last year. I hope Jenkins and James turns out 2b d same…

  5. By rdodger on Jun 15, 2012 | Reply

    Hey MOETOGO. You dont know what you are talking about. Have you watched all the tape on these college wideouts….NO. So shut the ____ up.

  6. By rdodger on Jun 15, 2012 | Reply

    I do not know much about AJ, but I am willing to trust the scouts & the GM on their decisions. Wait until this year is over & then make your judgemental comments.

  7. By Roberttrueninerfan on Jun 15, 2012 | Reply

    This is for all the people that want to knock the niners……please for us true fans…..find another team…..you have 31 more to pick from….and whoever you want to pick, that’s just fine, because this team has the players!!!!!!!!!!! and the coaching staff to kick the hell out of all of them….so please switch if all you want to do is knock our team.

  8. By duff on Jun 15, 2012 | Reply

    Two words, ALDON SMITH!!!!!!!!! Upper management has earned the right to pick up whoever the #@!$ they want! We’d be superbowl champs right now if braylon’s knee didnt stay jacked up! #better offense means even better defense for 2012

  9. By 49erSince88 on Jun 16, 2012 | Reply

    We picked AJ because he played in the most physical connference in the nation, maybe next to the SEC. Harbaugh likes certain types of players and Jenkins fits da mold.

  10. By Cade on Jun 16, 2012 | Reply

    I have to admit I wish we would have traded up for DeCastro when he fell, but Jenkins has great speed, solid hands, and tons of great veterans to learn from. My prediction: He’ll be a situational guy for most of the year but by the end he will be someone to seriously watch for. I think LaMichael James will have a bigger impact sooner.

  11. By rjdniner on Jun 17, 2012 | Reply

    He’s in camp not holding out so that in it self speaks volumes for him, so he had a bad day, and cade I agree concerning your thoughts about James ….

  12. By alex_fn_smith on Jun 17, 2012 | Reply

    see thats what i like, thats how its done in the nfl,thats how you establish a great team. when you build a great defense,then your offense eventually steps it up because they practice against these guys, with that done you create balance,and thats exactly what we have….balance.

  13. By alex_fn_smith on Jun 17, 2012 | Reply

    a great defense,and now our offense is improving,even though weve had a great offense (in my opinion) for the past 7 years, we just had problems with consistancy. and last year was great,our offense was totally under-rated all year round. no one ever took into consideration that everybody was learning a brand new playbook,with all brand new coaches without any offseason practice due to the holdout.

  14. By alex_fn_smith on Jun 17, 2012 | Reply

    and the reason also my opinion, for the consistancy problems was all of the quarterback rotating,all the revolving doors for all the offensive coordinators, you had nolan in there breaking the players spirits,you had singletary in there not knowing what he was doing at all,he did a great job toughening up our players,but he just didnt know what he was doing on offense,he wanted to win games defensively. thats no way to get to the super bowl.

  15. By alex_fn_smith on Jun 17, 2012 | Reply

    thank god for jim harbaugh!!! thank you for knowing what we needed,and how to exploit all of their abilities,and thank you for bringing the best out of every player on the team. GOOOOO 9ERS!!!

  16. By alex_fn_smith on Jun 17, 2012 | Reply

    and im praying every night that we play the giants again this year in the playoffs….i really hope they make it that far again…..watch what happens……oooooh boy its on

  17. By charles hann on Jun 18, 2012 | Reply

    I honestly think that Trent and Jim, know Randy Moss is going to be a great deep threat this year, but only has so many years left. Heres a guy who with time has all the characteristics to be the next deep threat reciever moving forward. I dont know if that was worth a first round pick, but I have alot of faith in our front office.

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