49ers' Staley has plenty of answers

In just his second 49ers season, offensive lineman Joe Staley is making the transition from right tackle to left tackle, considered to be the toughest and most critical spot on the offensive line. Staley will be responsible for protecting quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan's so-called blind side this season when he's not busy opening holes for running back Frank Gore. I caught up with Staley on Monday morning in the 49ers' locker room and asked him about his transition to the left side and his outlook approaching the 49ers' Sept. 7 season-opener against Arizona. Here's some of what Staley had to say. And yes, he talks a pretty good game, too. Just ask a question and get out of the way. Q: How has the transition been going? A: "I feel like it's gone well. I've made progress in every game. The first game was a little shaky against Oakland. I definitely played a lot better in Green Bay, and my last game (against Chicago) was my highest grade-ou...