SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- In a week that should be filled with talk about another Super Bowl run and the pomp and circumstance of finally playing the much-hyped season opener, the San Francisco 49ers once again find themselves dealing with potential embarrassment and legal problems away from the field. Only days after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell cracked down on domestic violence offences with far harsher penalties, defensive tackle Ray McDonald could become an example. Yet, the 49ers are determined to let the legal process play out before casting judgment. McDonald faces felony domestic violence charges for an incident during his 30th birthday party with teammates and friends Sunday, when police say his alleged victim suffered "visible injuries." San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh hasnt ruled out McDonald playing in the opener Sunday at Dallas, and the defensive lineman is practicing. Harbaugh said Wednesday the decision "will be based on information and facts." "Theres two very strong principles in play. No. 1 is we will not tolerate domestic violence. The second principle is the respect for due process," Harbaugh said. "Its something we all know, we all live in America, and we all understand that sometimes patience is required when it comes to due process. ... Youre innocent until proven guilty. General manager Trent Baalke and Harbaugh have spent recent days denouncing such behaviour and reiterating their stand for zero tolerance when it comes to domestic violence. All of this after star linebacker Aldon Smith was suspended for nine games Friday for what the NFL called violations of the leagues substance abuse and personal conduct policies. So, how ready will this team regroup and be ready for the Cowboys in a raucous road environment? "Obviously, this isnt something that any of us are happy about, but its the situation were in," Baalke said. "Any time you face adversity, its how you deal with it. Were going to do the best we can to bring a resolution to this and to do the best job we can, of all of us, players, coaches, everyone else, being the best members of this community that we can be. Thats our goal. Always has been, always will be." McDonald hasnt been available to the media this week, but his teammates are standing behind him as the allegations are investigated. "We never condone anything of this magnitude, but it is what it is and nobody knows, you know, theres two sides to every story," linebacker Patrick Willis said. "So we just hope that everything gets situated, and we can get right back out on the field and everybody can be at peace." The NFLs new rules call for a six-week suspension for a first offence and at least a year for a second. San Francisco officials are in communication with the league on the matter. Its been a turbulent year since Harbaugh publicly criticized the rival Seahawks in June 2013 for their run of performance-enhancing drug suspensions and said, "You always want to be above reproach, especially when youre good, because you dont want people to come back and say, Theyre winning because theyre cheating." Since then, cornerback Chris Culliver has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanour hit-and-run charges and felony possession of brass knuckles after a March arrest. In his latest run-in with the law, Smith was arrested April 13 at Los Angeles International Airport. Police said Smith was randomly selected for a secondary screening and became unco-operative with the process, telling a TSA agent that he had a bomb. No charges were filed. San Francisco went 5-0 during Smiths absence last fall to undergo treatment following his Sept. 20 DUI arrest. "Were versatile, and we have players who can come in and play," said linebacker Corey Lemonier, one of the reliable replacements in 2013. In a season thats considered Super Bowl championship or bust by the players standards after a trio of near misses, this is far from an ideal start. Especially for a defence that has been among the NFLs most staunch units in recent seasons. All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman is already sidelined for at least half the season as he recovers from a terrifying left knee injury during the NFC championship game in Seattle that required surgery. If San Francisco can beat Tony Romo and Co. on Sunday, everybody will begin to move forward. "Losing those guys you can look across the board and find every reason to run the other way or make excuses as to why you may not be as good or why we cant be as good, but at the end of the day, youre only as good as the guys that are out there on the field anyway," Willis said. "All these guys have our support, injured, situations, whatever they may be. At the end of the day, weve just got to win ballgames." 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I think we have made real progress in improving the FA and improving the service we give.While we havent done well in the two senior mens tournaments in my time - the World Cup in Brazil and this summers Euros in France - I believe we have put in place some of the basics we will need to fulfil my publicly stated ambition for England to win the World Cup in 2022.The performance of our Under-19s this week in Germany shows we are heading in the right direction. Remember these are many of the same players who won the Under-17 Euros two years ago and they will be in their prime by 2022. However, the problem still remains that these players need Premier League experience if they are to grow into the talented, mature players we need.In fact getting our young players real experience at the top level still remains, I believe, English footballs biggest problem. Fewer home-grown players than ever started matches in the Premier League last year. Although I was not a supporter of Brexit, it could be that by leaving the EU this problem could be solved.If the FA and the government were to have the determination to restrict the flow of European players coming to play in Britain to the very best and introduce quotas on the number of British players in Premier League sides it could be changed quickly.At the moment many very average European players are increasingly taking the slots which could be going to talented young English players from clubs academies.In three years we have also made progress in the womens game with both the growing impportance of the Womens Super League and the success of our team in coming third in last years World Cup.dddddddddddd The latter showed what team spirit can achieve. And well done to the squad for reaching the Euro finals next year.At the grassroots we have started the extensive programme we need to improve facilities. The first two of the Parklife centres will open in Sheffield this autumn and hopefully they will be the first of many as we improve facilities across the cities and towns of England. We can no longer leave this to cash-strapped local authorities, the FA has to take a lead in this.I believe St Georges Park will grow in importance as our radically changed coach education programme for both men and women takes root. We need more and better coaches at most levels of the game and hopefully that is what we will produce in the years to come, including many more from the BAME community.In my time we also took a public lead in the movement to rid football of Sepp Blatter and the corruption which dominated FIFA. I wish his successor Gianni Infantino the very best in an incredibly difficult role but I am quietly optimistic that he can succeed.Finally The FAs out-dated governance system still needs radical reform - a reform I have failed to achieve. I hope my successor has better luck with the Council than I have, if not I am certain the time will come when Government finally and rightly decides enough is enough and intervenes.In Martin Glenn and his executive I believe we have an outstanding management team who can lead The FA in the years ahead to great success.Again thank you to everyone who has been so supportive over the past three years, I have enjoyed getting to know many of you.Best wishes,Greg Also See: Allardyce announcement close Dyke: Big Sam is the choice England U19s slip-up in semis What they say about Big Sam... ' ' '