49ers' Colin Kaepernick, Stevie Johnson admit they aren't 'clicking' yet

The San Francisco 49ers fortified their receiving corps during the offseason by acquiring Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson. 

But what good is a shiny new weapon without the know-how to fire it? 

After starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick described his receiver's route-running as "unorthodox" following Wednesday's practice, Johnson agreed, and admitted that understanding the nuances of each other's game has followed a steep learning curve.

“I've pretty much taken it upon myself to be unorthodox to make up for some things that other receivers have – you know, speed and quickness,” Johnson explained via Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee. 

"I set up my routes a little different. It's a gift and a curse because it can take some time to build chemistry with quarterbacks. But at the same time, the gift is that you know you can get open."

Despite their struggles, Johnson remains confident in the process.

"I would say we're getting close. I can't say we're completely on. It's only been a couple months. It's getting there. I can't say we're clicking right now but we're getting there."