Warriors in the Pros; Ulbrich, Colt, Mouton

Thanks to Garret, who sends this excellent in-depth 49ers.com profile of linebacker Jeff Ulbrich. Here's an excerpt:

Presently, he’s coming into his tenth season with his beloved 49ers and will soon earn a spot at the conclusion of the ’09 season amongst the players he grew up idolizing, as a member of the 49ers 10-Year Wall.

But the man they call “Brick” is not just the latest member on the wall, he’s the embodiment of what is right in professional football as we know it today.

“For a guy to be going into his tenth season with the same team, going through free agency with him making the decision to stay and for the Niners to keep him is a great tribute to him,” 49ers special teams coordinator Al Everest said. “He is what football is all about. He prepares well, he has fun, and he’s a great learner. He learns his techniques and plays with those techniques. He knows his assignments and has fun doing it. He’s a real pleasure to coach.”

Gary Fitzgerald of Redskins.com answers fans' questions about Colt Brennan.

Question: I love Jason Campbell and I want to see him succeed. But should he go down [with an injury], I’d rather see Colt Brennan come in over Todd Collins. Is there even a competition for the No. 2 spot or is this just wishful thinking?

-- Jeffrey K.

Gary: Jim Zorn just said that Brennan “has a ways to go,” but that doesn’t mean Brennan won’t compete with Collins for the backup job. If Brennan outshines Collins, then Zorn might elevate him. I would expect Collins, in his second year in Zorn’s offense, to perform better in preseason this year than he did last year. If Collins falters, the Redskins could look to add another veteran backup rather than keep him at No. 3. (Remember, the team had interest in Byron Leftwich earlier this offseason.)

And Ryan Mouton was limited in today's Tennesee Titans practice as he recovers from a hamstring injury.