has been made about the 49ers fandom of both quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady and how both would have loved to have had the opportunity to play for their favorite childhood team. Tight end George Kittle has his own childhood story of visiting historic Lambeau Field at the ripe old age of five. Jan KreigerKittle was born in Madison http://www.authenticssanfrancisco49ers. … ley-jersey , Wisconsin on a Saturday when the Badgers were playing at home. His parents Jan Kreiger and Bruce Kittle needed a police escort to get through all of the traffic and tailgating fans. When they got to the hospital they could see Camp Randall Stadium from the room and Bruce declared “There’s no way we’re not having a boy!” Five years later while the Kittle family was still living in Madison, the family decided to make a trip to Lambeau which is when the accompanying photos were taken. While Kittle admits he was a Packers fans for a while after that visit, he explains he grew up a Bears and Cubs fan because that’s where his father’s allegiance is. Kittle remembers the visit to Green Bay, especially from when the fist picture was taken:“I just remember they had all of these stations set up where you could kick or throw balls into tires from a distance. I know I stayed there trying to throw it in all the tires for awhile.”Jan KreigerJan KriegerPackers head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff have taken notice of the sophomore tight end: “I didn’t watch a whole lot of George last year, but I’ll tell you what, he’s a fine player. He’s definitely got all our attention. He’s off to a great start http://www.authenticssanfrancisco49ers. … win-jersey , and he can do it all from the tight end position. I’ve been very impressed with George.”Kittle has been to Lambeau once since his visit 20 years ago, for a Kenny Chesney concert a few years ago. Needless to say this Monday Night experience will be quite different. Is he excited about it?“Very much so. I’m pumped to be playing here. Always wanted to get a shot at it.” With quarterbacks racking up passing yards at a record pace, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman criticized the league for rules that he says unfairly favor offenses.The four-time Pro Bowler said defenses are at a severe disadvantage given the rules geared toward protecting quarterbacks."This is what the league wanted though. They wanted record passing numbers," Sherman said. "You can't touch (the quarterback). You can't tackle him. You can't hit him high. You can't hit him low. You can't knock him down to the ground hard."You can't hit a receiver high. You can't hit him low. You can't push him, you can barely press him. It's making it really difficult on teams to combat it because every rule in the book is designed to make sure you don't get them stopped."There's no debating the video game-like numbers being posted. Through the first four weeks, the totals for points scored (3 Youth Brock Coyle Jersey ,030), touchdowns (344) and touchdown passes (228) are all the highest in NFL history.The frequency of roughing-the-passer penalties has been criticized."The roughing (penalty) is the biggest one right now," Sherman said. "But most of the tackling rules have changed. They're just trying to make it impossible for guys to play defense."The league's goal is to reduce the injuries to the starting quarterbacks. This affected the 49ers as Jimmy Garoppolo will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his knee against Kansas City on Sept. 23. He was hurt scrambling to the sideline."My suggestion is to put flags on the quarterbacks," Sherman said jokingly. "If you don't want them touched, don't want them getting knocked down. These D-ends and D-tackles and linebackers have long arms. They'll be able to snatch these flags off without even having to touch these guys half the time."Sherman hopes to get back on the field. After sitting out Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers because of a strained left calf, the veteran practiced in limited fashion Thursday and wouldn't rule himself out for Sunday's home game against Arizona.After Sherman was injured in Week 3 against Kansas City White Mike McGlinchey Jersey , San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said the expectation was that Sherman likely would miss "a couple" games.The 49ers have started Jimmie Ward in Sherman's place, although Greg Mabin rotated in at cornerback with both Ward and Ahkello Witherspoon against the Chargers. Mabin forced a fumble and earned praise from the coaching staff.He showed "great physicality, competitive toughness, communication skills," defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said. "He did play very well in the game."Saleh said Mabin would rotate in at cornerback again. If Sherman can go, that will affect things one way or another.NOTES: Left tackle Joe Staley (knee) did not practice Thursday. But two of the 49ers other starting offensive linemen battling knee injuries Youth DeForest Buckner Jersey , center Weston Richburg and right tackle Mike McGlinchey, practiced in limited fashion. Running back Matt Breida (shoulder) and receiver Marquise Goodwin (quadriceps, hamstring) also were limited. ... The starting safety tandem of Adrian Colbert (hip) and Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder) participated fully as did running back Alfred Morris (knee).