Quotes from Lelie

Asked if he's built up a comfort level with QB Alex Smith, Lelie (who got a lot of 1st team reps due to Jackson being out with injury) said:
"Close but definitely not enough. It's never enough. But I got a lot of reps today." (Sacramento Bee)


About taking part in his first 49ers team photo, Lelie said:
“It felt pretty good. I was talking to Darrell Jackson about it last week actually, and growing up as a kid the Niners were the best. The Niners were everything – Jerry Rice - everyone definitely looked up to him playing “receiver. So, it just felt like making it to the top in making this team. When I have kids one day, that team photo will definitely be in my book of memories.” (49ers.com)


About how they need to raise their play now, Lelie said:
“We can’t make the same mistakes we were making in training camp. Everything has to be fine-tuned and ready for the season because it’s real bullets now. We don’t have any exhibitions games anymore to make those mistakes, everything has to be perfect.” (49ers.com)