SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Beasley blames young teammates for 1-6 start

The Pro Bowl fullback was referring primarily to receiver Brandon Lloyd.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Fred Beasley wants teammates who care about winning as much as he does -- and he doesn't see many of them in the San Francisco 49ers' locker room.
The Pro Bowl fullback criticized the club's young players again Wednesday for a lack of toughness, professionalism and winning drive. Brandon Lloyd was the target for much of his ire, though the starting receiver wasn't mentioned by name.
"I want to win. I want to get to the playoffs," Beasley said. "I guess they care about how much money they can make. It doesn't matter how long their braids are or how much bling-bling they can wear."
Lloyd has artfully braided hair and an extensive jewelry collection. Two days earlier, Beasley said the 49ers had nobody with the guts to be a big-play receiver.
Visible dissent
The hard-nosed Beasley's unhappiness with the flashy Lloyd is the most visible sign of dissent so far for the 49ers (1-6), who face Seattle on Sunday. San Francisco is off to its worst start since 1979, and its veterans might finally be tired of the front office's apparent willingness to sacrifice a season while digging out of their salary cap mess.
Lloyd is fourth on the 49ers with 21 receptions for 248 yards and two touchdowns. The second-year pro has been a minor disappointment, since he was expected to have a breakout season after tantalizing San Francisco fans with 14 catches -- mostly spectacular ones -- as a rookie.
And according to Beasley, that isn't Lloyd's only transgression. Again without naming names, Beasley criticized players for complaining about not getting the ball enough, for not working hard enough in practice -- even their demeanor on team flights back from road losses.