On defense, the 49ers were pelted by 381 passing yards. Played less than a half but still threw for 196 yards on 12 completions. Replaced Garcia and had similar success, passing for 185 yards and a late touchdown.There are two sides to earning large salaries in the IPL. Players who earn large sums may also have to surrender some of their commercial rights to team sponsors and partners. Player images are used for advertising but conditions apply: the association of sponsors must be with the team as a whole and advertising cannot be turned into a player's personal endorsement.

"As guys get other jobs around the league, there isn't always that level of trust and communication from the top down, and there isn't always that willingness to let you do exactly what you feel and how you should do it. That's what I've been given here and I can't tell you how excited I am about that," Carroll said. "That is what I had at 'SC, and is when I've had my best success."