MINNEAPOLIS – Away we go on the 49ers’ first street journey this season, and which means our first mailbag of the preseason is right here to reply your questions through my Instagram and Twitter baggage:
Is Lance achieved for the preseason? (@gozer_the)
Not a nasty thought. Trey Lance’s 11-snap debut in Friday’s preseason opener towards the Packers confirmed his arm, his legs, and his moxie are prepared for Week 1. His most essential work this preseason comes within the joint practices Wednesday and Thursday towards the host Minnesota Vikings. Coach Kyle Shanahan plans to take a seat Lance and most starters in Saturday’s sport, then play them 5 days later within the preseason finale at Houston. May Lance beg his means onto the U.S. Financial institution Stadium subject Saturday as a tip o’ the cap to his native state with household and mates within the crowd?
Are you going to fly out to Minnesota to cowl them for us? (@49erDully)
Flew out pre-dawn Tuesday. Gonna go bounce in a lake to get up for the practices, which will likely be open to followers. Ought to be an ideal atmosphere. If a battle breaks out, I’m siding with Javon Kinlaw, whether or not he begins it or has my again.
Who has shocked you essentially the most to date by way of camp and the primary preseason sport? (@mubouville)
Brandon Aiyuk, along with his sheer quantity of targets, receptions, smiles, quotes and kismet with Lance. You doubtless received’t see it till Week 1 at Chicago. Aiyuk, who was within the coaches’ doghouse a yr in the past, is now one of many sacred starters not price exposing to preseason hazards.
Who’s main the WR6 race? (@49ers.entry)
Malik Turner has essentially the most receptions in camp exterior The Fab 5 – Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Ray-Ray McCloud and Danny Grey. Actually, the 49ers shouldn’t preserve a sixth receiver. They’re higher off with 5 working backs, particularly with Elijah Mitchell battling a hamstring challenge.
Different receivers within the peloton: Marcus Johnson, Austin Mack, Willie Snead Jr. and Tay Martin.
Would a 9-8 (worst-case situation) get us within the playoffs? (@49ersloyalty)
It might. The NFC doesn’t have a 1972 Dolphins challenger. It’s open season within the NFC. However a 9-8 wild-card spot might depend on tiebreaker eventualities. That revolves round convention play, so the 49ers could be finest served vs. their NFC foes: the Bears, the Panthers, the Falcons, the Commanders, the Saints, the Bucs and the NFC Westerners.
Am I loopy considering that Colin Kaepernick is the proper backup for Trey Lance? (@dayyyuuum17)
Kaepernick was at his dual-threat finest … a decade in the past. He’s not placing again on a 49ers uniform – or that of every other NFL workforce. That is Yr 7 with no sight No. 7 and his Kaepernicking, biceps-kissing celebration.
The place’s Jimmy G and why didn’t he get reps towards the Packers? (@s.t._53)
Garoppolo is awaiting extradition to a different workforce. He hasn’t practiced with the 49ers since final season. He’s allowed on the premises to get his throwing shoulder in form earlier than a long-shot commerce or end-of-the-month launch. It’s been weird watching him throw to tools interns whereas ol’ pal George Kittle is training about 25 yards from him.
Who’s gonna be our security subsequent to Jimmie Ward? (@only_1cosby)
Initially, the 49ers want Ward to get wholesome after Sunday’s hamstring pressure that will sideline him for the beginning of the season. Talanoa Hufanga is locked in at sturdy security. He’s proven higher vary along with his nice instincts to the ball. Tarvarius Moore has flashed in camp however yielded the primary landing in Friday’s preseason opener. George Odum may very well be wanted for greater than particular groups responsibility.
Is maklinchi damage? (@rober20)
Sure, however hopefully it’s not as dangerous as your spelling for Mike McGlinchey. His irritated knee is ready to endure a plasma injection, which he additionally endured in 2019. A Week 1 begin stays doubtless. His surgically repaired quadriceps emerged OK from Saturday’s 8-snap cameo, Shanahan stated.
Will Drake Jackson be again subsequent week? (@woods_akil)
He didn’t miss both observe after Friday’s shoulder harm. Nonetheless, I’ll control his vary of movement. He flashed nice bend and vary at defensive finish in his preseason debut.
Will Jason Poe have any snaps at fullback or tight finish this yr? (@DaAstroCat)
Uncertain, and no knock on Poe, who’s gained quick respect as an undrafted rookie out of Mercer. He’s been strictly working at guard and certain is heading for the observe squad. A fullback cameo within the preseason wouldn’t be surprising however unlikely.
Spencer Burford turns into the beginning proper guard on Week 1? (@peyt_ace)
Completely, if he can keep away from the harm bug that’s rattled the roster the previous week.
What do you consider Danny Grey? (@hoodrich.javvy007)
Velocity kills, as everybody noticed along with his 56-yard landing catch in Friday’s professional debut. He got here away with hip and again soreness. Add within the truth he appeared to tweak a hamstring in Could exercises and sturdiness turns into a problem.
Something new at Levi’s Stadium this season? (@shaunlandwehr)
New beginning quarterback, though Lance did begin and win final season’s regular-season finale towards Houston. That is Yr 9 of the Niners’ house — and so they lastly added a roof for shade. Simply kidding. Worry not, there are solely two day video games over the subsequent two months – Sept. 18 vs. the Seahawks, Oct. 23 vs. the Chiefs.
The way to purchase tickets for the 49ers in Mexico? (@tortasytacos)
Thursday is when a restricted provide goes on sale to most people, through Ticketmaster Mexico. Neither the NFL nor the 49ers have unfold the phrase nicely on ticket gross sales since asserting the 49ers’ Nov. 21 sport towards the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico Metropolis. Hopefully the 49ers’ first go to since 2005 goes más mejor.
Total file guess? (@imthestandard)
Order me a dozen W’s. That’s proper, a 12-5 march to a different NFC Championship Recreation.
