Jim Druckenmiller is getting playing time and making mistakes. Mistakes the San Francisco 49ers can live with - for now.
A second-year pro and the backup to Steve Young, Druckenmiller played extensively in the 49ers' 14-13 exhibition victory over New England on Sunday, but had little in the way of production to show for it."It was a long day, but it felt really good to be out there," said Druckenmiller, who started one game in place of an injured Young last season.
"I'm pretty happy with my performance overall, although I'm not pleased about the two interceptions. But I definitely made pro-gress."
Druckenmiller, who threw for 100 yards while completing 10 of 14 passes, was able to move the team, but his two most promising drives ended in interceptions.
Ty Detmer went 4-for-7 for 44 yards in his Niner debut.
DOLPHINS: Miami wide receiver Yatil Green underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove damaged cartilage from his right knee, the same one he hurt last year that cost him all of his rookie season.
STEELERS: Pittsburgh kick returner Henry Bailey will miss a second consecutive season after breaking his left ankle Saturday night against Tampa Bay. Bailey sat out the 1997 season after breaking a leg during a preseason game.
PACKERS: Except for starter Brett Favre, each of Green Bay's four quarterbacks led at least one scoring drive in the Packers' victory over Kansas City late Saturday night.
David Klingler, who set up the game-winning field goal in overtime with a long pass to Bill Schroeder, was 6-for-7 for 102 yards.