It's nice to have confidence, but it's nice to be complimented every once in a while.
49ers pass-rusher Ronald Blair put it simply when talking about Nick Bosa.
"He's a baller, straight up."
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Blair admitted the team has high standards, but when it comes to the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, Blair believes Bosa's are even higher than that.
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NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco noted early in camp that Blair appears to be improving, and Blair had high praise for his new teammate after he received some pressure following the draft. Blair was pushed back in the defensive end depth chart behind Dee Ford and Bosa after the 49ers' busy offseason.
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It's always good when game recognizes game -- even if the pecking order has changed.