Hutchinson: 3 takeaways after Trey Lance’s early preseason fireworks
“As far as preseason games go, well, the 49ers were pretty impressive in Friday’s opener. There was a Trey Lance deep ball, three San Francisco interceptions, plenty of defensive snaps and not much else.
Barrows: Trey Lance, 4 promising rookies shine in 49ers’ preseason win (paywall)
“I was just sitting on the bench and he said, ‘Yeah, I got your ball by the way,'” a beaming Purdy said after the game. “And I said, ‘What do you mean?’ Because Tanner threw it in the back of the end zone. And he booked it – Trey went and got it. I’m like, “Dude, you’re literally the best.” For him to go and do that – he’s humble and I look up to that dude a lot.
Branch: 49ers’ Trey Lance goes deep, falls in successful preseason debut (paywall)
“In training camp, we try to take it every day against our defense,” Lance said. “There are good days and bad days. But they make us better. I think that showed today.”
What we learned from the 49ers’ preseason win over the Packers
“But the USC defensive end left the game in the first quarter with a right shoulder injury. When he emerged from the blue medical tent along the 49ers’ sideline, Jackson appeared to be in tremendous pain with his right arm hanging at his side.”
Shanahan provides an update on Drake Jackson’s injuries and plans for Lance in Game 2
“49ers are cautiously optimistic they’ve avoided something serious with Drake Jackson.”
Wilson’s injury could open up the possibility of trading Jimmy G to the Jets
“The Jets may be interested in Garoppolo because he can fit into their system almost immediately. Garoppolo appears to be progressing well in his throwing routine following shoulder surgery he underwent in March.”
Charles Omenihu could be 49ers’ next breakout D-line product (paywall)
“The sacks I got when I was there in Houston were just a play on my length and being a good football player. But that full understanding of being a guy who can get seven plus (sacks) consistently in his career takes a little bit more than walking and running around a guy. You have to understand angles, point of attack and things like that. Chris opened my eyes wide, understanding me, understanding how to hustle for me and not for someone else.”
NFL Twitter exploded after Lance’s 76-yard TD pass to Gray
“San Francisco trailed 7-3 with 5:44 left in the first quarter. On third-and-9, Lance threw deep to rookie wide receiver Danny Gray, who sheltered him for a 76-yard touchdown reception.’
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