Football in May? The 49ers are immersed in the voluntary part of their off-season program which includes light practice and some instruction from coaches. The 49ers have one more week of what’s termed the second phase and the team allowed the media to watch an hour of workouts Thursday.

It’s hard to believe this is voluntary, with the exception of RB Frank Gore, C Jonathan Goodwin, WR Mario Manningham, RB Brandon Jacobs, FB Rock Cartwright, S Dashon Goldson and CB Carlos Rogers, C/G Chase Beeler and the kickers and punters, everyone was in attendance.

All eyes were honed on Randy Moss who caught a 55-yard bomb from Alex Smith and demonstrated some foot work for the rest of his receivers. Moss didn’t look blazing fast and he didn’t make any “wow’ catches, but remember, it is May. Also Moss doesn’t have a reputation as a tremendous practice player.

Moss also declined meeting with the media. Caught by AP’s Janie McCauley leaving the building, Moss said, “Work is over baby, we’re outta here.”

Safety Donte Whitner, who faced Moss twice a year as a Buffalo Bill for four seasons, said watching Moss is deceiving because he’s such a long strider. Moss doesn’t look like he’s running fast or putting forth great effort when he is. Whitner also works out with Moss in the morning group with Michael Crabtree and Frank Gore. He said Moss looks as fast as he’s ever been. He also said Crabtree and Moss have struck up a competition between themselves at workouts and said they are getting along great.

Other notables including Alex Boone lining up as the starting right guard with Daniel Kilgore at center for the absent Goodwin. Justin Smith nearly knocked an equipment man into the bushes when the defensive linemen donned boxing gloves for some drill work. Smith was popping the padded hands of the poor gentleman who looked to be about half his size.

Those who showed well included tight end Konrad Reuland, who’s competing for the third tight-end spot. He caught everything thrown his way including a touchdown in the red zone on a high pass from Alex Smith.

Assessing the quarterbacks is always difficult because no one knows if they are working on new techniques. Nevertheless, Colin Kaepernick led receivers well and when he did miss it was overthrown. Scott Tolzien under threw his receivers consistently and Alex Smith was equal opportunity with his misses.

Josh Johnson looked good and you can tell that arm strength will not be a issue for him.

The newsy part of the day included safety Donte Whitner saying that Dashon Goldson would arrive Monday for the last week of off-season workouts. However, Whitner did not know whether Goldson would sign his franchise contract offer.