NFC West Notes: 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

49ers Kyle Shanahan said he hasn’t decided yet whether the team will keep two or three quarterbacks on their roster: “I know there’s three guys I’d like to keep but that has to do with D-linemen, receivers, running backs, safeties, everybody. That’s why you don’t decide until the 53.” (Nick Wagoner)
Jenna Laine reports that former Dolphins OL coach Chris Foerster has accepted a position with the 49ers. Laine adds that Foerster assists the coaching staff with game-planning.
According to Laine, Foerster was actually hired during the offseason, but the move was never announced or mentioned on their website.

Cardinals GM Steve Keim said (via AzCardinals.com) that while newly signed WR Michael Crabtree isn’t “blazing” in his speed, he’s a crafty route runner who is “very sudden” in and out of breaks: “There is no doubt he is going to catch a lot of balls.“
Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury said of Crabtree: “I think he’s been a very productive player in this league,” Kingsbury said. “Very savvy, mentally tough player, plays physical, brings a lot for our young receivers to learn from and be around. We’re excited about him.”
Regarding the recent trade for DL Bruce Hector, Keim said: “To find a young defensive lineman to give depth and play in the rotation is a real plus.”
Keim didn’t rule out trading or claiming a cornerback with Patrick Peterson suspended and Robert Alford injured.

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll told reporters on Friday that DE Ziggy Ansah has a chance to return to practice next week. According to Carroll, Ansah’s shoulder is now fine and it’s actually the groin tweak he’s working his way back from. (Curtis Crabtree)
Carroll mentioned that rookie WR D.K. Metcalf will be active and doing stuff next week. Metcalf has had no swelling in his knee since undergoing surgery. (Curtis Crabtree)
According to Carroll, WR David Moore has a shoulder injury and he’s “going to be out for a bit.” (John Boyle)
Tom Pelissero reports that Moore is getting a second opinion on a shoulder injury that is not expected to require surgery.
Carroll also said he expects both Mike Iupati and George Fant to be ready for the regular-season opener and first-round DE L.J. Collier is getting closer to return and will ramp up his work next week. (Bob Condotta)
Veteran TE Ed Dickson is “still aways away” from returning.