Off-Season Workouts

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McCoy Picks Up 49ers System

Interesting, when asked if any WR's were stepping up McCoy struggles with the question and looks for TE VD to bail him out...

 

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49ers Blog and Q&A: Kaepernick's "erratic" practices, a Mangenius hire, Roman's creativity trap

 

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49ers' McCoy strengthens hold on No. 2 QB job | CSN Bay Area

 

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49ers Blog and Q&A: OTA session: Hampton becomes bell cow, Patton is prolific

 

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Greg Roman Shares Offensive Outlook

 

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2013 OTAs Highlights

 

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one area where our offense (not just Kaep) needs to figure out is 3rd downs?


3. Third-Down Passing

Despite adding another dimension to the offense, Kaepernick struggled on his third-down passing, completing just 52.5 percent of his attempts throughout the regular season. As a team, the 49ers had a 36.6 percent conversion rate on third down, placing them 22nd overall.

As a result of their shortcomings on third downs, San Francisco had to settle for field goals too often. Hopefully the 49ers won't have to rely on the leg of Phil Dawson as much as they did with David Akers.

Losing a sure-handed receiver like Michael Crabtree could potentially make this area difficult to overcome. However, giving Kaepernick another year to learn the offense combined with the addition of a veteran like Anquan Boldin should offset his loss to some degree.

 

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one area where our offense (not just Kaep) needs to figure out is 3rd downs?


3. Third-Down Passing

Despite adding another dimension to the offense, Kaepernick struggled on his third-down passing, completing just 52.5 percent of his attempts throughout the regular season. As a team, the 49ers had a 36.6 percent conversion rate on third down, placing them 22nd overall.

As a result of their shortcomings on third downs, San Francisco had to settle for field goals too often. Hopefully the 49ers won't have to rely on the leg of Phil Dawson as much as they did with David Akers.

Losing a sure-handed receiver like Michael Crabtree could potentially make this area difficult to overcome. However, giving Kaepernick another year to learn the offense combined with the addition of a veteran like Anquan Boldin should offset his loss to some degree.

3rd downs have been a bug-a-boo for us the last 2 years. Be it trying to be too cute on early downs, bad execution on early downs or bad execution on 3rd down. There have been alot of issues with 3rd downs that I hope Harbaugh/Roman have worked on and hope Kap works on in TC & Preseason

 

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49er coach Jim Harbaugh's unique mind-set - San Francisco Chronicle

49ers minicamp to conclude official offseason program | CSN Bay Area

 

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49ers Blog and Q&A: Minicamp notes: Harbaugh, Roman sing A.J. Jenkins' praises

 

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49ers Blog and Q&A: Minicamp notes: Harbaugh, Roman sing A.J. Jenkins' praises

Well we've heard that before. Let's see him do it on the field. It would be great if he could step up, though. His testing numbers were actually pretty similar to Torrey Smith's. He and Boldin could complement one another nicely if he can figure it out.

 

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Well we've heard that before. Let's see him do it on the field. It would be great if he could step up, though. His testing numbers were actually pretty similar to Torrey Smith's. He and Boldin could complement one another nicely if he can figure it out.

This

 

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Yes, Jim Harbaugh has seen number of Seahawks' suspensions | National Football Post

 

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49ers: A.J. Jenkins opening eyes in practice - San Jose Mercury News

 

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49ers minicamp Day 1: Jenkins stands out | CSN Bay Area

It's these types of write-ups that drive me crazy.

 

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Spillman Takes First-Team Reps

-Recently signed safety Raymond Ventrone saw action at wide receiver during the session, but did not record any receptions.

 

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49ers Blog and Q&A: 49ers minicamp: Nice snag by Jenkins, who may be in the lead for No. 2 wideout

 

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Practice report: Nice day by receivers, not so much for Tolzien, attendance almost perfect | 49ers Hot Read

 

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Coach's Notebook: June 11

Can you share the progress of DL Lawrence Okoye?
“It’s been good. It’s been steady. Now you’re talking about somebody really doing things for the first time. Everything he’s doing is for the very first time, as it relates to football. So, it’s a very interesting case study on how someone learns the game of football. And no question, it’s a process. But, you just kind of wonder what the jump would be from year one to year two for him. And I hope that he continues to show up, listen, work extremely hard, and show enough that we’ll be able to go from year one to year two.”

Has he picked your brain at all?
“Has he picked my brain?”

Or have you offered him advice?
“[Defensive line coach] Jim Tomsula and the defensive staff are the ones that are coaching him. We’ve had some conversations, yes.”

Does it seem like he has that passion for football? Does he love it?
“Yes. He seems to.”

Was there any debate when you guys were thinking about bringing him in about whether he should be an offensive lineman, or a defensive lineman? Did you guys have a discussion on that?
“No, we pretty quickly moved him to defensive lineman and let him start learning the game there. But, he does have an offensive lineman body. I think that’s probably enough ground covered there on Lawrence.”

I’ve got something a little different.
“OK. Thank you.”

Ha! That's great. The part in bold is the ONLY reason why I'm highlighting this. Nothing to do with his progress.

 

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You said you knew the whereabouts of everyone, is there someone who’s not here?
“Yeah, there are a couple guys who aren’t here.”

Can you share that with us?
“No, no need. We’re good.”

That's a pretty good exchange there, too. Love it. Reminiscent of Bill Parcells, my favorite HC of all-time.