Terrell Owens is clearly the star of the 49ers receiving squad and one of the primary stars on the team. Owens and Garcia have a great rhythm that lead to a sixteen touchdown season, and nearly one hundred receptions. There’s no question that the team needs that type of performance from its top receiver. There is question about Owens though. He and coach Mariucci have had a very hard time getting along, and Owens outbursts could effect the functionality of the team. Mariucci wants to work things out with Owens this off-season, and has extended the olive branch. It doesn’t stop there though. Most recently Owens has been the subject or a rumor that has him being exposed on the expansion list. Owens also dropped some key passes in several games this past season. Owens is a great player, if he could mature and fall in line with the coaching staff he could be more productive and continue to be a stronghold of the team for many years to come.

JJ Stokes was finally given his chance to shine as a 49ers receiver, but missing pre-season and playing injured for the first part of the season made his task extremely difficult. It seemed that either Stokes wasn’t getting the separation for Garcia or he and Garcia simply weren’t on the same wave length. Stokes level of play did not warrant what the 49ers were paying him, but he could very well be back next season as the 49ers hope that his late season surge can be the start of something great.

Tai Streets is another receiver on the 49ers roster that really hasn’t lived up to the expectations placed on him. Streets was projected as one of the best receivers in his draft class, but after an injury he dropped to the sixth round. He has showed some solid flashes on the team, but hasn’t showed the dominance to become a difference maker. Streets will however challenge for the second receiving spot, and with a very productive off-season it could be possible that he make that jump.

Cederick Wilson was a 49ers 2001 draft pick. Wilson did not get any significant play time this past season. We know he’s quick and very raw, and where he will fit in next season is undetermined.

Vinny Sutherland is the 49ers kick returnee but also saw minimal action as a receiver. Sutherland is a fast guy who did an adequate job on special teams. The 49ers will likely bring someone in to push Sutherland for his roster spot - a spot not likely to be easily relinquished.