SANTA CLARA– The 49ers had their 6th practice of training camp Friday early morning. Through six training-camp practices, its clear Bourne is the 49ers No. 1 broad receiver. Austin most likely will be one of the 6 veterans on the 49ers practice squad this year. Seems like the 49ers want Reed to be one of their six veterans on the practice team this year. If he never ever practices in training camp, and the 49ers waive him, another group probably will not select him up.
SANTA CLARA– The 49ers had their sixth practice of training camp Friday early morning. They have simply six more practices remaining. Theyre midway done.
Heres who stood out on Friday.
THE GOOD
1. Pass receiver Kendrick Bourne.
Received a team-high eight targets and made a team-high six catches. Through six training-camp practices, its clear Bourne is the 49ers No. 1 broad receiver. Hes a veteran, hes in a contract year, he understands the offense, he has Jimmy Garoppolos trust and hes in fantastic shape. Bourne likely will be the starting flanker Week 1, and most likely will keep that job even when Deebo Samuel returns from a broken foot. The 49ers should provide Bourne a contract extension now before he has a huge season.
2. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
Made five catches during team drills– tied for 2nd most on the 49ers with tight end George Kittle. The 49ers clearly are preparing Brandon Aiyuk for a starting function at split end early in the season, and he seems all set. I question hell remain a starter when Deebo Samuel returns, but Im guessing Aiyuk will relocate to flanker in a year or more and become a starter at that position eventually.
3. Wide receiver Tavon Austin.
Made the best catch of the morning. Ran a go path up the sideline, stopped on a penny, let cornerback Tim Harris Jr. run previous and made a 20-yard catch before falling out of bounds. Austin probably will be one of the six veterans on the 49ers practice squad this year. He just might make the 53-man lineup if he continues to play well in practice.
4. Nose deal with Solomon Thomas.
Yes, nose deal with. Thomas changed starter D.J. Jones, who has an injured shoulder– more on him later. Thomas is much smaller sized than Jones, however still played remarkably well against the run during group drills. The 49ers offense struggled to get lawns on the ground all early morning, and Thomas was a significant reason that. He may struggle at nose tackle against power-running groups, but versus zone-blocking teams that run sideline to sideline, hes an ideal nose tackle, due to the fact that he runs well for a protective lineman.
5. Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.
Still having a hard time big time during individually pass-rush drills– he could not even beat third-string center Hroniss Grasu today. However Kinlaw isnt a sophisticated pass rush yet– hes a job. And hes a reliable player anyway, especially versus the run. Previously in camp, he was rushing the quarterback extremely, abandoning his gap and giving up huge runs during team drills. Now, hes remaining in his gap and the offense cant move him. He and Thomas were 2 of the defensive MVPs on Friday.
6. Defensive end Arik Armstead.
Actually taken part in practice for the very first time this offseason. Took two reps versus guard Tom Compton during one-on-one pass-rush drills and beat him when. Played roughly a lots snaps throughout group drills and looked reliable. Appears like his back isnt inflamed any longer.
7. Protective end Nick Bosa.
Lastly beat Trent Williams during one on ones. Bosa set up Williams by initially using a power rush directly into Williams chest. Williams obstructed this, however on the next associate Bosa faked a power relocation and cut inside. Williams braced for power and whiffed. Bosa is very wise. Its enjoyable to enjoy him outthink his challenger.
8. Defensive end Dee Ford.
Lastly offered his complete effort throughout one on ones and damaged right tackle Mike McGlinchey. Beat him once to the within and once around the edge. Ford is a lot quicker and more explosive than McGlinchey– Ford must beat him every time.
9. Linebacker Fred Warner.
Each time the 49ers ran the ball, Warner fulfilled the running back in the hole and struck him. Tough. And the running backs didnt like it. Raheem Mostert in particular chewed out Warner after a couple plays out of large frustration. It appeared like Warner understood exactly what was coming, since he most likely did. Hes a brilliant football player whos so well ready and in fantastic shape. Hes even bigger and more powerful than in 2015. Appears like an All Pro.
10. Strong security Jaquiski Tartt.
Broke up 2 passes from Jimmy Garoppolo throughout group drills and practically intercepted one. 2 excellent practices in a row for Tartt.
11. Strong security Johnathan Cyprien.
Obstructed a pass from Nick Mullens during team drills. Great start to his 49ers career.
12. Safety/nickelback Tarvarius Moore.
Broke up a pass meant for slot receiver Jennings on fourth and 3. The 49ers have offered great deals of protective backs reps at nickelback while starter KWaun Williams has been out with an aching calf, and Moore has actually played well at nickel up until now.
THE NOT SO GOOD
1. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Bad Jimmy made his first appearance of training camp. He was accurate– 17 of 23– however he was negligent with the football after securing it so well the first 5 days of camp. And during the final drill of the morning, Garoppolo had 1:35 to lead the offense 70 lawns for a goal and ran out of time.
2. Cornerback Richard Sherman.
Intercepted Garoppolo, but likewise quit two first-down catches to Bourne throughout the offenses final drive of practice. It appeared like Garoppolo was teasing Sherman, who seemed to be conceding 15-yard conclusions. I sense NFL offenses will attack Sherman this season for the first time in a years. The 49ers offense currently has.
3. Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.
Still hasnt restored the self-confidence he had throughout in 2015s training school. When Pettis ran deep, dedicated an egregious pass-interference penalty versus Dante Pettis. Witherspoon simply panicked and got him. Didnt even attempt to cover him properly. Poor Ahkello. He may never ever recover mentally from playing so badly last season after he hurt his foot.
4. Nickelback KWaun Williams.
Missed yet another day of practice with a sore calf. Invest the early morning stretching and running with Deebo Samuel, who will be out for approximately another month. Doesnt appear like Williams will return whenever quickly.
5. Nose deal with D.J. Jones.
Did not practice after injuring his shoulder on Thursday. Protective organizer Robert Saleh said Jones is undergoing tests and theyll have the results this afternoon. Stay tuned.
6. Tight end Jordan Reed.
Still has not practiced in training camp. Hasnt even took part in position drills because Day 1. Looks like the 49ers desire Reed to be among their 6 veterans on the practice team this year. If he never practices in training school, and the 49ers waive him, another team probably wont choose him up.
7. Pass receiver Dante Pettis.
Played primarily with the backups, got 7 targets and caught none of them. He was 0 for 7. Pettis had a fantastic practice on Tuesday– the best one of this expert career– however he reverted today. Hes not constant enough to be a starter. The training personnel doesnt even seem to have him contending for a beginning position. Tuesday might have been a mirage.
8. Guard Tom Compton.
And Compton still is playing with the backups, due to the fact that he cant obstruct anybody. Today, he split time at ideal guard with Colton McKivitz, who has actually struggled all camp. Suggesting the 49ers require to discover another guard.
