Training Camp Update Volume 9, Issue 2 8/12/14
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WR: Keenan Allen, Malcom Floyd, Eddie Royal (PR), Vincent Brown (inj), Tevin Reese, Seyi Ajirotutu, Tobias Palmer, Dontrelle Inman TE: Antonio Gates, Ladarius Green, John Phillips, Jake Byrne, Ryan Otten LT: King Dunlap, Kenny Wiggins LG: Chad Rinehart, Willie Smith C: Nick Hardwick RG: Chris Watt, Johnnie Troutman, Jeromey Clary (PUP) RT: D.J. Fluker, Michael Harris K: Nick Novak NT: Sean Lissemore, Ryan Carrethers DE: Corey Liuget, Kendall Reyes, Kwame Geathers, Lawrence Guy, Cordarro Law, Tenny Palepoi ILB: Manti Te′o, Donald Butler, Bront Bird, Andrew Gachkar, Reggie Walker, Kavell Conner OLB: Jarret Johnson, Dwight Freeney, Melvin Ingram, Jeremiah Attaochu, Tourek Williams, Thomas Keiser CB: Shareece Wright, Brandon Flowers, Steve Williams, Richard Marshall, Jason Verrett, Marcus Cromartie, Crezdon Butler, Brandon Ghee, Chris Davis S: Eric Weddle (FS), Marcus Gilchrist (SS), Darrell Stuckey (FS), Jahleel Addae (FS), Adrian Phillips San Francisco 49ers QB: Backup quarterback is concerning after the first preseason game - Blaine Gabbert was awful against the Ravens with 3/11 passes completed for paltry 20 yards - with an interception and no TDs. He was also sacked once for a 7-yard loss. "I thought a couple balls slipped out of his hand," head coach Jim Harbaugh said. "... A throw he'd like to have back on the interception. He did a good job running the team. He did a good job getting us in and out the huddle and getting us in the right play." For his part, Gabbert said, "I can't turn the ball over like that. It's just a drive killer." Josh Johnson had better numbers but also produced zero points. Johnson completed 6/8 passes for 63 yards (97.4 rating), but fumbled a snap on a first down that the Ravens recovered. "My job is to go out and perform. And that's all I'm focused on," Johnson commented. The 49ers are lacking in talent behind starter Colin Kaepernick (1/1 for 17 yards passing in a quick preseason cameo). "I think all the quarterbacks - Blaine, and Josh and Mac (McLeod Bethel-Thompson, 3/7 for 26 yards and an interception on Thursday night) - they're all coming out of this thinking there's a few they'd like to have back," Coach Harbaugh said. "I think they all did about the same." Earlier in the week, local reports indicated that offensive coordinator Greg Roman has simplified the playbook to make the team quicker to the line of scrimmage: "I think everyone is just on the same page," Kaepernick said after practice Tuesday August 5. "We simplified some things and made it easier for us to get in and out of the plays. That's helped us a lot so far." Kaepernick also commented on the team's confidence entering 2014: "Now, everyone is confident is what our offense is doing, what our defense is doing." RB: Carlos Hyde started in place of a healthy Frank Gore for the first preseason contest (seven of the 49ers' starters sat out the game and Gore has skipped the first preseason game for three consecutive preseasons). Hyde rushed for 39 yards on five carries and posted gains of seven, 19 and eight yards on a game-opening drive which resulted in a field goal. "I thought he really ran the ball well," Coach Harbaugh said. "Had good vision. Really lowered his pads... He's light on his feet." Jewel Hampton (8/18/0 rushing with two targets for 1/3/0 receiving) and Alfonso Smith (two targets for 1/10/0) did nothing to shake up the depth chart. LaMichael James (elbow injury) and Marcus Lattimore (knee injury) remain sidelined. Kendall Hunter (right ACL tear) was placed on IR last week after clearing waivers. Glenn Winston was signed on Monday to take Hunter's roster spot during camp. WR: Michael Crabtree sat out of the game in street clothes due to his sore hamstring, and Brandon Lloyd was also in street clothes due to a sore hamstring. Chuck Jacobs tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Thursday night and is out for the season. To replace Jacobs, the 49ers signed Lance Lewis, who spent last season with Washington, mostly on the practice squad. Rookie Bruce Ellington had a busy exhibition game: He caught all three passes thrown to him for a team-high 35 yards; he averaged 31 yards on two kickoff returns; and he muffed a third-quarter punt but managed to recover the ball. Quinton Patton (zero receptions on three targets) and Steve Johnson (two targets for 1/6/0) weren't impressive in the game. The 49ers held their first practice in new Levi's Stadium Monday, August 4. Harbaugh commented, "We got to make it a home-field advantage... That's what we have to get used to, the way we were used to Candlestick. The grass there, the sightlines there, the wind, the sun, angles, all those things." TE: Vance McDonald caught both passes that came his way in the first preseason game, going 2/24/0 on the night. However, McDonald did not practice against the Ravens on Saturday. He has an undisclosed injury. After the game (a 3-23 loss to Baltimore), Vernon Davis indicated that the 49ers' team needs "a lot of work." Defense: ILB Michael Wilhoite led all players in the first half with seven tackles vs. Baltimore. He looks entrenched as NaVorro Bowman's replacement until Bowman returns. DT Quinton Dial did well in place of injured Glenn Dorsey, with a game-high 10 tackles and two forced fumbles. On Monday, August 4 Harbaugh indicated he doesn't have a timetable for Dorsey's return (torn biceps). "That was definitely a big blow," Harbaugh said. Defensive linemen Demarcus Dobbs and Lawrence Okoye left the Thursday game with ankle injuries of unspecified severity. On Saturday practice, Okoye remained out but Dobbs returned. “Thin still [along the DL] and (we) will be through the weekend and until we get back,” Harbaugh said. “We’ve got some reinforcements coming next week, from our own team.” Justin Smith (offseason shoulder surgery) and Ray McDonald (minor leg injury) are apparently the reinforcements that Harbaugh was referencing. Aldon Smith visited with Commissioner Goodell last Thursday but no resolution to his pending league discipline was announced. Earlier in the week, cornerback Chris Cook intercepted two passes in practice. On his second pick, Cook got inside position on receiver Chuck Jacobs, made a good read on the ball and picked off the Blaine Gabbert throw as he dived into the end zone. Cook also snagged an interception in the preseason game on Thursday night. K/P: Kicker Phil Dawson continues to assess the kicking conditions in new stadium: “You'll be going along and think you kind of got it all figured out, and then something will change. The wind comes and goes.” He kicked a 25-yard field goal for the 49ers’ only points in their preseason loss to the Ravens. Punter Colton Schmidt kept himself on the NFL radar, averaging 48.5 yards on a pair of punts and placing two near the goal line, albeit one was negated by penalty. OL: With right guard Alex Boone’s hold out continuing, the line was a problem in the team’s first action against Jacksonville. Joe Looney replaced Boone and did a subpar job. Anthony Davis, dealing with a minor shoulder injury, would normally be replaced by Boone (who also plays tackle) but instead was replaced by Jonathan Martin. Martin had a decent game but was called for a false start penalty. Depth may have taken a further hit with veteran backup Adam Snyder going down with a knee injury during Sunday’s practice. The Niners’ offensive line depth is not as great as they thought it would be, and they clearly need Boone back in the lineup. 49ers Depth Chart QB: Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert, Josh Johnson, McLeod Bethel-Thompson RB: Frank Gore, Carlos Hyde, LaMichael James (KR/PR) (inj), Marcus Lattimore (inj), Jewel Hampton, Alfonso Smith, Kendall Hunter (IR) FB: Bruce Miller (inj), Trey Millard, Will Tukuafu, Alex Debniak WR: Michael Crabtree, Anquan Boldin, Steve Johnson, Quinton Patton, Brandon Lloyd, Bruce Ellington, Devon Wylie, David Reed, Kassim Osgood, DeMarco Sampson, L’Damian Washington, Lance Lewis, Chuck Jacobs (IR) TE: Vernon Davis, Vance McDonald, Garrett Celek, Derek Carrier LT: Joe Staley, Jonathan Martin, Carter Bykowski LG: Mike Iupati, Joe Looney, Brandon Thomas C: Daniel Kilgore, Marcus Martin RG: Alex Boone, Adam Snyder, Ryan Seymour RT: Anthony Davis, Al Netter, Luke Marquardt K: Phil Dawson NT: Ian Williams, Quinton Dial, Glenn Dorsey (inj), DE: Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Tony Jerod-Eddie, DeMarcus Dobbs (TE), Kaleb Ramsey, Cornellius Carradine, Aaron Lynch, Lawrence Okoye, Mike Purcell ILB: Patrick Willis (M), Navorro Bowman (inj), Michael Wilhoite, Chris Borland, Nick Moody, Shayne Skov, Blake Costanzo OLB: Ahmad Brooks (S), Aldon Smith, Corey Lemonier, Dan Skuta, Darius Fleming, Morgan Breslin CB: Chris Culliver, Chris Cook, Tramaine Brock, Kenneth Acker, Perrish Cox, Keith Reaser, Dax Swanson, Darryl Morris S: Antoine Bethea (SS), Eric Reid (FS), C.J. Spillman (FS), Jimmie Ward (FS), Craig Dahl (SS), Dontae Johnson, Ray Ventrone, D.J. Campbell Seattle Seahawks QB: The status quo appears unchanged following the preseason opener versus Denver. Both Russell Wilson (4-of-6 for 37 yards, 0 TDs) and Tarvaris Jackson (5-of-7 for 47 yards, 0 TDs) were efficient, if unspectacular. Terrelle Pryor got an extended look as he tries to fight for a roster spot, finishing the game 9-of-16 for 137 yards and an interception to go along with a team-leading 28 yards rushing. RB: Unsurprisingly, Marshawn Lynch didn't feature in the first preseason game of the year. Robert Turbin (4 carries for 5 yards) got the start and Christine Michael had 10 total touches, including a 1-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter. Despite the excitement surrounding Michael amongst fans, neither he nor Turbin did anything to motivate Lynch to play in any preseason games this year. That's not to say that he won't, but rather that he probably doesn't need to. Spencer Ware was the team's fourth running back last season. He remains the favorite to fill that spot again this year, even if he doesn't see many carries once the regular season begins. Ware had four carries for 11 yards against Denver and is now exclusively playing running back. WR: Paul Richardson was the standout player for the Seahawks offense in their first preseason game. Working against the Denver second-team defense, Richardson proved that he isn't just a home-run threat with four receptions for 37 yards. There was one moment when he failed to understand where the first down marker was and cost himself a first down at the sideline, but it was a minor issue that should be easily rectified. Percy Harvin just needs to stay healthy so he can be effective during the regular season, but big plays in practice won't be ignored. Harvin, Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse are assured of their roles, while Richardson appears set to lock up the fourth spot on the depth chart. Ricardo Lockette's roster spot should be safe thanks to his special teams ability, but he also had two receptions for 35 yards against Denver. Kevin Norwood should be the final receiver on the roster, but he just had foot surgery. Head coach Pete Carroll believes that Norwood will likely be back before the end of preseason, so the fourth round pick should round out the roster. TE: Luke Willson and Zach Miller were involved with the starting offense against Denver. Russell Wilson overthrew Willson with his first target, before he slightly overthrew Miller causing the ball to bounce off his hands as he extended to make the catch. Miller should have caught the ball and he was fortunate that there wasn't an interception for Rahim Moore on the play. The Seahawks only kept two tight ends on the roster last year, so Cooper Heifet will need to continue to make more plays like he did in Denver. Heifet had one reception for 20 yards over the middle in traffic; forcing him to make a very impressive adjustment while in the air. Defense: It appeared that the Denver Broncos made a concentrated effort to target cornerback Byron Maxwell with Demaryius Thomas in the first preseason game of the year. Maxwell fit well with the Seahawks defense last year, but struggled during this game. It's nothing that will cause the Seahawks any kind of panic, but may be something to watch moving forward as Maxwell hasn't proven himself over the long-term. Bobby Wagner is dealing with a hamstring injury that sidelined him against the Broncos, while Kam Chancellor hadn't returned in time after offseason surgery. Neither player is expected to miss significant time moving forward. The Seahawks got an opportunity to look at a number of different linebackers against the Broncos given all of the injury-related absences, but this is probably the most settled back seven in the whole league when healthy. On the defensive line, Kevin Williams made his debut. Williams could be a key component for the Seahawks front this year, but little can be learned about a veteran player at this stage of the preseason. K/P: Three years ago, then Broncos kicker Steven Hauschka caught the Seahawks’ attention in a preseason game and it may have led to his current job. In the game this past weekend, he made field goals of 41, 40 and 22 yards for Seattle. Last week in a scrimmage, Hauschka also kicked three field goals. Punter Jon Ryan averaged 50.3 yards on three punts in the loss to Denver. OL: Missing several starters, the Seahawks trotted out a makeshift group in their preseason game against the Broncos. Coming back from offseason foot surgery, left tackle Russell Okung has since returned to practice, along with left guard James Carpenter and center Max Unger. Unger was dealing with a minor groin injury. While he was banged up, backup lineman Stephen Schilling saw some time at center. Former Pro Bowler Wade Smith has signed with the team to provide depth and also to push Carpenter and J.R. Sweezy at the guard spots. Rookie Justin Britt continues to hold off veteran Eric Winston at the right tackle spot. Winston still is working with the second team. Seahawks Depth Chart QB: Russell Wilson, Tavaris Jackson, Terrelle Pryor, B.J. Daniels RB: Marshawn Lynch, Robert Turbin, Christine Michael FB: Derrick Coleman, Spencer Ware, Kiero Small WR: Percy Harvin, Doug Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse (KR), Paul Richardson, Ricardo Lockette, Kevin Norwood (inj), Chris Matthews, Arceto Clark, Bryan Walters, Phil Bates, David Gilreath, Morrell Presley TE: Zach Miller, Luke Willson, Cooper Helfet, Anthony McCoy (IR) LT: Russell Okung, Alvin Bailey LG: James Carpenter, Greg VanRoten C: Max Unger, Lemuel Jeanpierre RG: J.R. Sweezy, Jared Smith, Steve Schilling RT: Eric Winston, Wade Smith, Justin Britt, Garrett Scott K: Steven Hauschka DT: Brandon Mebane, Tony McDaniel, Jordan Hill, Kevin Williams, Jimmy Staten, D′Anthony Smith, Michael Brooks, Andre Pulu, Jesse Williams (IR) DE: Michael Bennett (DT), Cliff Avril, Greg Scruggs, Cassius Marsh, Benson Mayowa, Jackson Jeffcoat MLB: Bobby Wagner, Heath Farwell OLB: Bruce Irvin (S/DE) (inj), K.J. Wright (W/M/S), Malcolm Smith (W),Mike Morgan (W)(RFA), Korey Toomer (S), Kevin Pierre-Louis, Mike Taylor (S) CB: Richard Sherman, Byron Maxwell, Therald Simon, Jeremy Lane, Phillip Adams, Terrell Thomas, DeShawn Shead, Akeem Auguste, Trey Wolfe S: Kam Chancellor (SS), Earl Thomas (FS), Jeron Johnson (SS) , Eric Pinkins, Terrance Parks (SS), Steven Terrell Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB: Josh McCown struggled in limited action. He was sacked twice for a combined loss of 5 yards, and he fumbled twice, losing one. McCown was 2/4 for 20 yards, zero TDs and one interception passing with 2/13/0 rushing during the Buccaneers' first preseason contest. The interception was returned for a Jaguars' TD as the Buccaneers fell 10-16 to their Florida rivals. "We're not ready yet... This first game, we kind of see where we are a little bit," Lovie Smith said. "Had some protection issues, didn't protect the quarterback well enough. That's pretty much it." Mike Glennon came on in relief of McCown and tossed 11/19 for 140 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions, while taking one sack for -2 yards. Glennon threw his third-quarter touchdown pass to Tommy Streeter, who has been having a solid training camp. Before the game, Glennon spoke about waiting for another shot to be a starting quarterback in the NFL: "I've always had confidence in myself. … I felt like I showed what I could do last year, and I know that I can succeed at this level. I've always had confidence in myself, and I know what I'm capable of doing." Third-string quarterback Mike Kafka completed 2-of-7 for 14 yards, with zero TDs or interceptions. Coach Smith admonished the media for over-reacting to the first game: "Just like when you come out to practice, the first preseason game, don't start printing up the Super Bowl tickets or cutting everybody on the team. Let things play out a little bit. That's what preseason games are for... You have to keep in mind what the goal of the preseason is: to get ready for the Carolina Panthers (in the season opener). With that, we wanted to put our guys in position to... let them play. We didn't have an extensive game plan or anything like that." 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