He has actually dropped three interceptions in camp, however he leads all 49ers with five pass breaks up throughout group drills. Broke up a Garoppolo pass planned for Jordan Reed in the end zone, then had fantastic coverage on an incomplete Garoppolo pass meant for Charlie Woerner in the end zone. Played with the starters and broke up his very first pass thrown by Garoppolo in camp. The 49ers tried to get George Kittle the ball in the end zone for a change, and Warner broke up the pass. Tossed a beautiful deep pass to Kittle, however completed simply 3 of 6 passes and threw an interception because he underthrew a deep pass to Pettis, who was open.
SANTA CLARA– Heres who stuck out at the ninth practice of 49ers training school. And I had to utilize my field glasses to see the action, so keep that in mind.
THE GOOD
1. Tight End Jordan Reed.
Practiced for the very first time since he signed with the 49ers. Caught a 15-yard pass from C.J. Beathard while playing with the second-stringers in group drills. And beat Jaquiski Tartt both times they faced each other during one-on-one drills. Reed beat Tartt with a fast out path. Next, Tartt attempted to jam Reed at the line, but gave and whiffed up a long catch. I can see why Kyle Shanahan likes Reed– hes an extraordinary route runner, attempt I say an even much better path runner than George Kittle. Seems the 49ers are preparing Reed for a big function in the offense.
2. Strong Safety Jaquiski Tartt.
And throughout full-team scrimmages, Tartt broke up two passes from Jimmy Garoppolo in the red zone. The second pass looked like Garoppolo was attempting to toss to Tartt– he was the only individual in the area. He has actually dropped 3 interceptions in camp, however he leads all 49ers with five pass breakups during group drills.
3. Free Safety Tarvarius Moore.
Broke up a Garoppolo pass meant for Jordan Reed in the end zone, then had terrific protection on an incomplete Garoppolo pass planned for Charlie Woerner in the end zone. Moore and Tartt have both played exceptionally well in man-to-man protection in camp. Moore looks like he could be a quality nickelback.
4. Wide Receiver J.J. Nelson.
Caught 4 passes throughout team drills, including 2 from Garoppolo while having fun with the starters. Nelson beat Richard Sherman for 10 yards with an out path. Nelson beat Ahkello Witherspoon for 10 yards with a slant. The 49ers need someone to substitute Brandon Aiyuk while hes out with a pulled hamstring, and it appears they trust Nelson more than Dante Pettis at this point. Smart choice.
5. Pass Receiver Jauan Jennings.
Caught a touchdown pass from Garoppolo during a red-zone drill. It was the first pass Jennings captured from Garoppolo in camp. Jennings might become a red-zone weapon as a rookie– he was a red-zone weapon today. And opponents wont anticipate him to get the ball. Hes like a young Kendrick Bourne, not that Bourne is old.
8. Protective Tackle D.J. Jones.
Returned from a concussion, bullied best guard Tom Compton throughout one on ones and intercepted a tipped pass from Nick Mullens throughout team drills. Does not appear like Jones missed a beat. Still an excellent player.
9. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley.
Tipped an underthrown deep pass from C.J. Beathard to security Johnathan Cyprien, who chose it off. Moseley recuperated and broke up the pass.
10. Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.
Played with the starters and separated his very first pass tossed by Garoppolo in camp. The pass was planned for Bourne, who was running a dig path over the middle. Witherspoon slowly seems to be gaining back the self-confidence he had in camp in 2015. Which is excellent news for the 49ers, due to the fact that Jason Verrrett does not appear to be enhancing. More in him later.
11. Middle Linebacker Fred Warner.
The 49ers tried to get George Kittle the ball in the end zone for a modification, and Warner separated the pass. He has now separated four of Garoppolos passes in camp– second most on the defense. He looks as excellent as Kittle. Better at a loss zone.
12. Running Back Raheem Mostert.
Received a courtesy veterans day off from the training staff. Implying they acknowledge hes essential to the success of the team and more than likely has made a starting area with a strong training school following a sensational 2019 season. With all the injuries the 49ers have actually suffered just recently, they cant afford to lose their starting running back, too. Smart to be careful with him.
Captured a touchdown pass from Garoppolo in the red zone. Still a great receiver for a running back– as excellent as McKinnon, simply not as quick.
14. Running Back JaMycal Hasty
Beat beginning strong-side linebacker Dre Greenlaw deep throughout one on ones with a wheel route. Rash is quick, however strong and likewise quick. I would have liked to see him play in preseason this year if it still existed. Im thinking Hasty will start the season on the practice team, but make the 53-man roster eventually.
15. Fullback Josh Hokit
Caught a touchdown pass from Garoppolo in the red zone. If they need one down the line, appears like the 49ers are grooming him to be a potential replacement for Kyle Juszczcyk.
THE NOT SO GOOD
1. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Finished 13 of 21 pass efforts, tossed one ball straight to Jaquiski Tartt which Tartt dropped, and struggled at a loss zone. The training personnel actually gave Garoppolo additional representatives with backups in this drill so he would enhance. He plainly misses Aiyuk. Those two had chemistry all over the field.
2. Quarterback Nick Mullens.
Finished 8 of 9 pass attempts, however tossed an interception. He tossed the ball to Dante Pettis in traffic– never ever an excellent idea– and Pettis tipped the ball to defensive take on D.J. Jones. Mullens has actually completed 74.3 percent of his passes in camp, however he has thrown 5 picks in nine practices. Something to watch on.
3. Quarterback C.J. Beathard.
Tossed a gorgeous deep pass to Kittle, however finished simply 3 of 6 passes and threw an interception due to the fact that he underthrew a deep pass to Pettis, who was open. Despite the choice, Beathard primarily has actually played well in camp. All 3 quarterbacks have, today notwithstanding.
4. Cornerback Jason Verrett.
Still has actually not broken up one of Garoppolos passes in group drills. Verrett plays off and appears content to make the take on after giving up the catch.
5. Guard Tom Compton.
Should not make the team, however most likely will since he used to play for Washington and Shanahan loves his former players. Compton much better not begin Week 1 or ever for the 49ers.
6. Defensive End Solomon Thomas.
Yes, protective end. The 49ers have moved him outside when again due to the fact that they have so numerous injuries to their edge rushes. Simply when Thomas was improving as a protective tackle, they move him outside once again. Sorry, Solly.
7. Protective End Nick Bosa.
The 49ers said hes week to week. The 49ers at first said he wasnt injured and just was taking a “maintenance” day, whatever that implies. When Bosas leg soreness got worse, he had an M.R.I., and the 49ers learned he undoubtedly is injured.
8. Defensive End Dee Ford.
Missed out on practice with calf tightness. Shanahan said Ford is day to day, implying the injury isnt severe. However calf injuries can become severe quickly. The 49ers are clever to be cautious with Ford. Even when theyre mindful, he still gets hurt. Go figure.
9. Pass Receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
Has a moderate hamstring strain and is done for training camp. The 49ers seem positive hell be healthy and prepared to play for the season opener.
