Believe it or not, the starting lineup is even younger than it was a year ago. Second-year CB Ahmed Plummer and the 49ers' defense should be improved in 2001. "This is the youngest we are going to ...

Much is expected of rookie cornerback Ahmed Plummer. Mariucci studies the cards, looks up and blurts out a few words to a receptive rookie. "People in the stands must think I'm following the plays ...