The preseason doesn’t matter, right? Try telling that to 49ers fans if a few troubling trends continue.
» The 49ers spent some serious draft capital on Moody, the best kicker in this most recent NFL Draft — sparking condemnation from some corners of the fan base, who believed it was too early to select a player who would lead the team in scoring.missed two field goalsMoody has been money at practice. He’s really impressive behind the scenes. The problem is that football games, at least since the end of the pandemic, are played in front of a paying audience.
Having kicked in the Big Ten, there’s little reason to think that Moody’s struggles against the Raiders had anything to do with the “stage.” But just to quiet that chatter, it would behoove him to make a couple of field goals — the distance doesn’t even matter — on Saturday.The 49ers’ top priority should be bringing Nick Bosa back to the Bay, as his holdout is nowBut after that, it’d be nice to know who will start opposite him on the defensive line.
Drake Jackson was meant to step into that starting role this season, but injuries and underwhelming performances in training camp mean he has no claim to a top-four job right now.Jackson should play on Saturday. It’s time for him to make a statement.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kurtenbach: The SF Giants’ offense has flatlined, and it has Gabe Kapler flummoxedKapler’s gut moves aren’t working, and the analytics aren’t working, either. If the Giants’ bats don’t start hitting, this team-wide slump threatens to define this tea…
Read more »
Kyle Shanahan plans QB rotation switch in 49ers' second exhibition gameCoach Kyle Shanahan plans to shake up his quarterback rotation in the second exhibition game for the San Francisco 49ers.
Read more »
What 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas learned from a lost season in 2022Cornerback Ambry Thomas has rebounded impressively from a 2022 season where he almost played himself off the roster.
Read more »
49ers’ QB chronicles: Purdy’s picks continue, Lance takes a national beatingThere is lots of interest in the 49ers QB carousel, but things are pretty clear where Kyle Shanahan is concerned.
Read more »
Steve Young on the 49ers’ QBs and the expectations hanging over themSteve Young is a true believer in Brock Purdy and also has good things to say about Trey Lance.
Read more »
Broncos rookie Marvin Mims Jr. looks forward to preseason debut vs. 49ersMarvin Mims Jr. is healthy and ready for game action.
Read more »