Can Michael Crabtree still make a difference? Premium Story

Crabtree must catch up fast to make impact in '09
Crabtree must catch up fast to make impact in '09
By Craig Massei
SFI editor in chief
Date: Oct 7, 2009

He finally showed up for work 71 days late, wearing a cherry-red No. 15 jersey and a rather sheepish expression. On hand to greet him Wednesday was one of the largest media hordes to converge on 49ers headquarters in several years. Michael Crabtree, at last, has arrived. But is he here in time to really make a difference for a first-place 49ers team that's one play away from being 4-0 without him?

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