Already-thin 49ers see two more starters injured

The upcoming NFL draft features a tantalizing class of wide receivers expected to make an immediate impact as rookies. Receivers face one of the hardest adjustments to the pros because they have to absorb a monster playbook, beat press coverage and elude D-backs who are quicker, stronger and savvier. ”One of the things that makes it tough to evaluate is that there’s so much difference playing at the National Football League level because of all the defenses we see and all the adjustments they have to make,” said long-time talent evaluation expert Gil Brandt, a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

On the same day the Patriots agreed to terms with former Steelers and Raiders receiver Antonio Brown, the Steelers added a former Raiders receiver with a slightly less recognizable name. Johnny Holton has been promoted from the Pittsburgh practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. The