Former University of Hawai'i receiver Ashley Lelie had a touchdown catch for the San Francisco 49ers Saturday against the Oakland Raiders. AP library photo | August 2007

He led all 49er receivers with four catches and 57 yards in a 26-21 victory in San Francisco.

But he hasn't moved up on the depth chart just yet.

Questions were asked repeatedly about Lelie to 49er head coach Mike Nolan in Nolan's Notebook on sf49ers.com.

Here's the question-and-answer session:

Who would you consider the third wide receiver right now?

MN: "Taylor Jacobs. He didn't play much last night because he only had a few hours of sleep because his wife had given birth. We had him sleep before the game a little bit. He took about five plays. He had bloodshot eyes, he was very tired. He wanted to play, but I felt it wasn't a good idea. Arnaz (Battle) and Darrell (Jackson) are the two starters. From a training camp standpoint, the consistency of play has been in Taylor's corner."

So you do not hold Taylor's drop against him in the game?

MN: "I take it into consideration, but I look at more of a big picture than isolated plays. Believe me, I don't dismiss them, but when I look at drops in other people it is still less than some of the things I have seen."

Where does Ashley Lelie stand?

MN: "I think he is in the thick of the receiver position at that next spot. I think there are a few guys in there. I think Ashley is in the thick of it, I think Bryan Gilmore and Brandon Williams are in there as well. Jason Hill is in there naturally because we drafted him in the third round. We are going to be a little more patient with Jason because he was a draft choice and is a young guy."

Is there a possibility that you will keep six receivers?

MN: "There is a possibility. I would like to keep six if there are six that warrant being on the team. If we had seven, it would be seven. I think we have five or six."

Because of Ashley's size and stride is it more important for him and Alex (Smith) to work together more?

MN: "If he is going to throw to him yes, but if he isn't one of the primary guys, he (Alex) needs to work with the other guys first. He needs to work with the guys who know the best routes, know who to block on running plays, etc. There is a lot more to being a good wide receiver than catching balls. It is a lot more than being tall and fast. When the total picture puts you in the right of getting reps with the first group, you get to work with Alex more. If you don't, you get to work with Trent in the second group and Shaun with the third. If you are showing the ability to get in that next group, yes, we need to get you some more balls."

How did Ashley fare in those areas you just said?