Then their offense punted within 55 seconds.
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But the 49ers’ sluggish start didn’t ruin their night. – Gabbert on his play and the performance of the offense as a whole.
We break down the fantasy football implications of the 49ers making sure Colin Kaepernick gets a fair shot at the starting quarterback job.
An energetic and seemingly strong-armed Colin Kaepernick went through a full warm-up period Monday, the first time he has done so since August 10. He has not thrown in a formal practice since August 10, and he did not play in last Sunday’s exhibition opener. I’ll watch a lot of Mike Iupati to figure out.
“That’s part of being a smart quarterback”, Kelly said. “We’ll see how the week goes, see how he progresses and see what happens on Friday”. “He’s going to throw some more”.
“I don’t know that [he will play 7-on-7]”, Kelly said. Treggs later left the game with a knee injury. The team has committed five fumbles in two preseason games.
Kelly had no injury updates to offer after the game.
Wide receiver Bruce Ellington described Kaepernick’s arm as still a “cannon” after the 90-minute practice. The 49ers’ starting defense had trouble getting pressure in the pocket, despite plenty of opportunities. Siemian was 10 of 14 for 75 yards.
Coincidentally, it was a pair of third downs the 49ers failed to convert against the Broncos that Kelly offered as evidence of Gabbert’s wisdom.
Kubiak said Siemian, Mark Sanchez and rookie Paxton Lynch will play an equal amount Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams. He’s also yet to throw an interception or take a sack. “Sometimes if it’s third-and-14, you might not get 14, but if we can get half of that and (punter) Bradley (Pinion) can kick it a little farther, you can spin the field a little bit”. He completed 62 percent of his passes with 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. On the first series, Reid also showed he can still deliver a hard hit, doing so at the goal line to almost stop a C.J. Anderson touchdown run. That’s Rush, who has a legitimate shot at making the roster as an outside linebacker.
Anderson spent last season on the practice squad, working under the tutelage of Denver’s veterans. He nearly had a fourth sack, but Lynch escaped Rush’s grasp.
“It was a great throw”, Ward said.
“I’m a big man, (I have) quick hands, and I can bend pretty well”, said Davis, when asked why his talent lends itself to a position change.
“My confidence is as high as it’s been in a while”, Brown said. So, I think Blaine’s done a good job. “No matter how much I want to look and peak, I can’t do it because that’s how you get beat”.
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Trevor Siemian led a nifty game-opening touchdown drive that C.J.
