Here is the transcript from Takeo’s Q&A with the media on Monday. He talks about the Mike/Ted position, Patrick Willis and how San Francisco was the right fit for him.

The NFL Network will air a replay of the Friday 49ers-Raiders preseason game on Saturday, August 9th at 10:00pm PST.

New OC Mike Martz was on KNBR with Murph and Mac on Thursday (07.24). Listen to Martz talk quarterbacks, receivers and more…

Recent interview of Alex Smith on CBS5.

“(Defensive coordinator Greg) Manusky said he expected Justin Smith to play right end, Isaac Sopoaga to work at left end and Ron Fields and Aubrayo Franklin at tackle.” (49ers.com)

The 49ers have signed free-agent guard Jeb Terry, who has played in 30 NFL games with one start. Terry was a fifth-round draft pick (No. 146 overall) of the Buccaneers in 2004 from North Carolina. …

The 49ers maintained their cornerback depth Friday by reaching a one-year, $800,000 deal with Donald Strickland.

The players have been participating in a pool workout today, which has provided for some hilarious comedy. Most of the workout takes place in the shallow end, but for the grand finale, full laps are required.

Mike Nolan was on NFL Network discussing the State of the Franchise. During the segment Nolan talked about the quarterback position and that the 49ers will not guarantee Alex Smith the starting spot.

Auburn defensive end Quentin Groves worked out for pro scouts yesterday, which included 49ers General Manager Scot McCloughan. Groves weighed in ten pounds lighter (249) then he did at the combine (259).

Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee had a post on his blog where he talked with Scot McCloughan on a conference call and the talk of defense came up and this is what Scot had to say regarding the addition of Justin Smith.

“They can get a wide receiver at some point,” Kiper said. “You look at some of those guys who are going to figure in that mix at that point late (first round) in the second …

The San Francisco 49ers hired veteran NFL assistant Chris Foerster on Friday as their offensive line coach, a job he’ll share with embattled incumbent George Warhop.

According to Patrick Willis, the Defensive Rookie of the Year who was also given Weapon status in Madden straight out the box, he’s been a Madden gamer for years