The San Francisco 49ers returned to the practice field in Santa Clara following joint practices and their preseason opener with the Las Vegas Raiders. Here is what stood out from the 14th day of training camp. Brock Purdy Kyle Shanahan told the media on Monday that Purdy will no longer be on the two days off, one day on throwing rotation moving forward. While the 49ers starter participated in practice,…

The San Francisco 49ers opened their 2023 preseason with a thud, losing 34-7 to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Here is what stood out from the game. Trey Lance Lance started out rough, holding the ball a couple of times on the opening possession and taking sacks instead of letting the ball go to open receivers. On the second possession he was off the mark…

This is the live blog for the 49ers 2023 preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. I will provide updates and analysis  throughout the game. 12:00 Here is what to look for today from the 49ers. 12:50 With the 49ers starting offensive line not expected to play it will be interesting to see how Trey Lance and Sam Darnold handle pressure. Brock Purdy did…

The San Francisco 49ers kick off the preseason on Sunday afternoon against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Most of the starters will not participate following heavy work during joint practices with the Raiders on Thursday and Friday; however, there are still plenty of storylines heading into the contest. Here is what to look for Sunday afternoon against the Raiders. Quarterback Competition Trey Lance and Sam…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers thirteenth day of training camp. Friday was the last of two joint practices for San Francisco in Las Vegas with the Raiders. San Francisco’s first team offense ran over 40 plays on the day, the most of any during training camp. This is a sign they will not be playing in the preseason opener on Sunday. Brock Purdy Recovering from offseason surgery…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers twelfth day of training camp. Thursday was the first of two joint practices for San Francisco in Las Vegas with the Raiders. Brock Purdy Purdy had some good and some bad during his first action against a different team. After opening practice with a short throw to Willie Snead while on the move to his left, Purdy took a shot downfield off…

  The San Francisco 49ers will travel to Pittsburgh to open their 2023 campaign to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sunday will mark the 23rd meeting between the two teams. San Francisco holds the edge in the series having won 12 of the previous 22 matchups, including six of the 11 games in the Steel City. San Francisco and Pittsburgh last met in week three of the 2019 season. Despite…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers eleventh day of training camp in Santa Clara. Tuesday was the final day of practice in Santa Clara before the team heads to Las Vegas for joint practices with the Raiders. Brock Purdy Purdy stepped out of the rotation a couple of times during early warm up reps with the wide receivers. This simply could be due to being on a pitch…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers tenth day of training camp in Santa Clara. On Dwight Clark Day, the 49ers opened their practice up to the fans for the final time. The practice was one of the longest of camp so far, and one of the hottest. The offense had dominated much of the previous six days, but this was a day for the defense to shine. Brock…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers ninth day of training camp in Santa Clara. After practicing the last two days Saturday was a scheduled off day for Brock Purdy. As a result, Sam Darnold and Trey Lance split reps with the first and second offensive lines. Sam Darnold Darnold took the first reps of the day. The veteran started off hot completing his first five pass attempts, but…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers eighth day of training camp in Santa Clara. Brock Purdy Friday was a bit of a mixed bag for Purdy who finished the day 13-19 with one touchdown and one interception. After a couple of short throws to start, Purdy aired out a couple of throws down the left sideline and both passes were underthrown. George Kittle bailed Purdy out on the…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers seventh day of training camp in Santa Clara. Brock Purdy Over the first week of cam Purdy did not participate in the first practice following a day off. That changed today as the 49ers starting quarterback took the field. It was also his first day without Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle and Trent Williams. Purdy finished his day 7 of 10. He missed…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers sixth day of training camp in Santa Clara. Following the longest practice of camp yesterday, the 49ers lightened the load a bit as they go into an off day. Brock Purdy Purdy continued to show improvement in his fourth practice following offseason surgery to repair the UCL in his throwing elbow. On his first two throws of the day Purdy connected with…

  The 49ers held their first padded practice of training camp on Monday. It was also their longest. Here is what stood out from the 49ers fifth day of training camp in Santa Clara. Brock Purdy Purdy returned to the practice field after having a scheduled day off on Sunday. One of the areas Purdy needed to address this offseason was stepping up in the pocket. Too often during his…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers fourth day of training camp in Santa Clara. Sunday was the final practice without pads for this training camp. It was a crisp one which included work in the redzone for the first time during camp. Trent Williams and Christian McCaffrey did not practice as part of a scheduled day off for each and Charvarius Ward sat out with an adductor strain….

Here is what stood out from the 49ers third day of training camp in Santa Clara. Brock Purdy Purdy continued the process of getting back in the groove. His numbers were better than yesterday, 6-12 overall with all throws coming in team drills. It still looks like there’s a way to go before he gets back to where he was prior to the injury. Purdy started the day off by…

  The second day of 49ers training camp is in the books. Here is what stood out. Brock Purdy The 49ers “leader in the clubhouse” to start at quarterback threw in front of fans and media for the first time since suffering a torn UCL in his throwing elbow on January 29. Purdy’s arm did not show any ill effects from the surgery. As practice went along the quarterback began…

Here is what stood out from the 49ers first day of practice. As will be the case for the first four session the team was just in helmets. The pads will come on for the first time Monday. The quarterback competition got underway with Trey Lance and Sam Darnold splitting reps with the first team offensive line. Trey Lance Lance spent the offseason working on his mechanics with QB coach…

As 49ers players reported to Santa Clara for training camp on Tuesday, John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan met with the local media. During the session, San Francisco’s general manager and head coach were asked about several critical topics.  Here are my key takeaways. Brock Purdy is cleared to go and the starting quarterback. When Purdy would return has been a topic of conversation all offseason following surgery to repair the…

  The 49ers veterans report to team headquarters in Santa Clara on Tuesday. The first training camp practice for the 2023 season will take place Wednesday. This is the perfect time to take a second run at predicting how the 53-man roster will shake out. Quarterback: (3) Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, Sam Darnold Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch dubbed Purdy as the “leader in the clubhouse” during the owner’s meetings…