Hey we lost big, but overall this was a solid game on all sides of the equation. Our #2 offense played well vs Denver’s #1 defense,WR Jordan Watkins out-muscled Denver’s DB on a decent throw for a deep connection by Mac Jones, and he had a solid game, and the run game was decent, with Kiner getting 45 yards on 10 carries. At least on the first couple drives with the 2s in. The #2 defense played with a LOT more flow and power as the rookies up front did well to hold their gaps and got pressure on Nix and their 1s.
Thing is, I can look back on last year’s preseason opener and safely say we showed about 100% better effort on offense, defense, and special teams. UDFA DT Sebastian Valdez lit up the tape with pressures, tackles for losses, and 1/2 a sack against Denver’s 1s. CJ West showed well, clogging up the middle, filling his gap, and providing push up the middle.
Special teams also got into the act with a nice Junior Bergen 28 yard punt return. Nick Moody even made his 1 extra point attempt. And there were very few penalties and stupid shit going on.
The rest of the game was a 3rd string slop-fest, but overall I feel SO much better about the team than I did last year at this time. I knew back then that our style of defense and special teams were gonna be a major problem, and they were.
San Francisco 49ers Forever 
Early 3rd Q the Oline guys looked bigger to me. Granted these guys are buried on the depth chart but they were blowing guys up. Was it Nugent at C? Big boy if I got it right.
Pass pro wasn’t impressive but we’re not starting these guys for a reason.
Drake Nugent 6’1″ 300.
He’s actually smaller than Zakelj. Pleasants is the behemoth at 330.
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Didn’t see the game but like what you guys are saying especially about the rookie D players and ST’s. With those two units clicking we are going to score some points. Once again it will come down to injuries.
What’s interesting is Hufanga was burned on the deep pass to Watkins.
Errrrrrr, just watched the 2nd drive and the line was terrible. Problems of course were the tackles.
I didn’t see it Saturday.
Sure was fun to see blitzes that worked and constant pressure on Nix.
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It’s always something with us.
Cowing is apparently coming back.
Pearsall better hit the ground running. Or catching. Whatever the fuck.
We can’t simply rely on CMC for the offense. If Shanny has a brain he won’t overuse him.
Gonna be out of town for a while.
I’ll try to check in when i can.
Since 2017 when Shanahan became coach the Niners have been in the top 10 most injured teams each year with only 2023 being the exception, 4th healthiest that year which led to a SB appearance.
It would have to be an amazing coincidence for the 9ers under Shanahan to be in the top 10 most injuries for 8 out of 9 years don’t you think?
It’s beyond coincidental to me 12th. Like Chuck suggests, he’ll end up running CMc into the ground if he gets the chance.
are 49er DB’s undersized? Our OL is older.
also our db’s are expected to never shy from tackling or stopping blockers.
Well, that’s part of the job.
shanalynch are 100 percent and if a CB avoids or makes a half ass attempt they dump him. Back maybe 10 years ago there was a great pass coverage CB on AZ Cardinals that was allowed to avoid tackles.
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Alfred Collins needs as much game reps as possible in August and September to get him to starter asap. Just get those first 5 picks starting. Don’t care about record this year. First two picks in 2026 need to be OT.
That’s pretty much where I am at also. We just can’t expect very much with so many injuries
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Is this guy a Homer’s or a real #2 at LG backing up Bartch.
https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/players/connor-colby
seems.undersized , is Bartch an injuryitis basket case can colby.add 6 lbs of muscle?
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tried to put the live one on fuck it
Rookie DT CJ West injured his knee, early indications are a hyper extension, same injury as rookie DE Mykel Williams.
Every day it seems another injury occurs, crazy.
Sometimes it’s difficult to be Niners fan. It’s gotta be years running that we are a top 5 injury team.
And the list keeps growing. Geez…
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Dwelly released. See what team claims him.
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the season will be over 2 weeks before it starts.