by Guttpuppy » Thu Jul 03, 2003 12:43 pm
TSN:Judging by spring workouts, look for a more wide-open offense under coach Dennis Erickson. Some players, notably QB Jeff Garcia and WR Terrell Owens, chafed at Steve Mariucci's conservative play-calling and game plans. Although Erickson says he doesn't intend to diminish the role of FB Fred Beasley, Erickson has a history of using three- and four-receiver sets, a trend that likely will continue.