The third exhibition game is usually considered the “dry run” before the regular season and gives coaches and players somewhat of a barometer as to where things stand. The starters will play more than in previous weeks, but make no mistake, this game is still much more about getting the roster figured out.
Here are the key items to know for today’s match-up against the Green Bay Packers.
If you watched San Francisco’s 31-24 victory over the Denver Broncos this past Saturday, then you have to be encouraged a little about how things are progressing. While there were a few items of concern, Saturday was an overall positive. Here are Game Two’s “Good, Correctable, and Concerning” :
The Good
The quarterback competition got a little more interesting as Christian Ponder got into the mix. Blaine Gabbert was 6 for 9 and tallied 69 yards, but was replaced by Jeff Driskel and then Ponder, who scored on a 22 yard zone-read keeper and then later threw a 30 yard touchdown to receiver Dres Anderson.
Ponder looked very comfortable in the offense, going 7 for 8 for 86 yards and a touchdown. Colin Kaepernick will be back for Friday’s game against the Packers, but the competition doesn’t appear to be won by Gabbert at this point.
Vance McDonald continues to make strides as he again led the team in receptions and now has five for 92 yards and a score.
Today’s podcast covers our review of the 49ers/Texans game as we break down “The Good, The Correctable and The Concerning” facets of Sunday night’s preseason game.
Some notable items that stood out were the play of the offensive line, especially Joshua Garnett and Andrew Tiller who did not allow a quarterback pressure, the defense that did not allow a point in the first half, and the resurgence of running back Mike Davis.
Be sure to give the show a listen and check out the end where Dexter talked about his experience at the Hall of Fame and at Eddie Debartolo’s induction party!
We celebrate our 10 year Anniversary and continue to devote ourselves to the 49er fan base as one “Family”. Eddie Debartolo spoke at the Hall of Fame and every fan felt why we are who we are.
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