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"We're aiming high. But it's an everyday grind," Smith said. "It's never easy to get where you were. We've
got to get there and go beyond that. It's going to be tough, but we think we have the pieces in place. As
long as we keep our heads down and work hard, I think we have a shot."
Running back Brandon Jacobs said he'll remember for the rest of his life receiving an endearing letter and
$3.36 from a young fan who hoped to keep him on the Giants. "That's a special thing and I wish every
athlete could get that feeling," Jacobs said through a 49ers spokesman. " ... I'm going to remember this
for the rest of my life. When I go back to Jersey, we are going to have some fun together."
Running back Anthony Dixon said he's cut body fat and improved his burst by reporting to the 49ers
facility all offseason. Regarding his roster fate among a crowded backfield, Dixon said: "I love
competition. I grew up with three brothers. All we did was compete all day every day."