49ers camp insights: Purdy’s performance in team exercises was uneventful.
SANTA CLARA: For Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense on Tuesday, things got off to a good start.
However, after the team’s sixth practice of training camp, things took a very unfortunate turn.
When the 49ers staged their first padded practice of the summer one day earlier, the defense had the upper hand. And Tuesday was more of the same.
The 49ers’ first training camp day yielded the following five insights:
Purdy performs a giveaway
Speaking of the number of interceptions Purdy threw at training camp, a lot of air was lost last summer.
Hey, why tamper with successful things? Purdy did, after all, have a season where he was selected as the starter for the NFC Pro Bowl and placed fourth in the NFL MVP vote.
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It’s occurring once more, though.
Purdy recorded four interceptions on Tuesday, capping a day in which he had three interceptions. These interceptions came on his last five pass attempts of the day.
Purdy appeared to throw late toward Deebo Samuel near the left sideline, but Ji’Ayir Brown intercepted him. Linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles intercepted Purdy on a ball intended for Jauan Jennings over the middle following a run play.
Shortly after, Jennings let go of a deep ball that resulted in George Odum’s second pick in as many days. Deommodore Lenoir broke up a throw at the sideline that was going to be a pick-six on the following play. Lenoir had intercepted two passes in two days as well.
On a ball meant for Chris Conley, linebacker Fred Warner failed to pick it up, setting up Purdy’s onslaught of interceptions on Tuesday. On Monday, Warner had an interception.
When Purdy’s ranking as the 28th player on the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2024 was revealed, his day got off to a good start.
Purdy hit Samuel with a stunning 40-yard pass down the left sideline early in practice, beating out Isaac Yiadom and Brown for a huge touchdown.
He made three more excellent throws after that. In opposition to Warner’s zone coverage, he zipped it to Samuel. Purdy completed a pass to George Kittle and then, in opposition to De’Vondre Campbell, feathered a deep pass to Christian McCaffrey.
Primers are taken by Pearsall.
It was rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall’s biggest catch of the day during his first full training camp practice.
During an 11-on-11 play, Pearsall took his second snap and soared high over the middle to grab a pass from Brandon Allen that was thrown behind him. Pearsall’s in-breaking route happened in opposition to CB Darrell Luter’s coverage.
Later on, though, undrafted rookie quarterback Tanner Mordecai attempted a high pass over the middle, and Pearsall was unable to hold on to it. Pearsall only played in a few 11-on-11 situations as the 49ers gradually incorporate him into the lineup.
Pearsall was taken off the non-football injury list on Monday and allowed to start practicing. Pearsall’s first day back was spent primarily in individual drills by the squad, taking it easy on him.
Pearsall reported no setbacks on Tuesday, moving him closer to the point at which he may start practicing.
The No. 31 overall selection in the draft, Pearsall, should have a chance to contribute right away this season.
At last, Latu is surfacing.
Cameron Latu, a tight end, had a difficult rookie camp.
He had trouble on the field, and a knee injury ended his season before it started.
Despite not participating in the offseason program, the third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has continued to train on the field for the first six days of his second camp.
Coach Kyle Shanahan of the 49ers stated, “A lot of times you have to get worse before you get better during camp.” But having a serious injury like he did makes things difficult. He has been putting in a lot of effort to return.
In the competition for a spot on the 53-man roster, Latu had receptions on consecutive days, but he still doesn’t seem totally at ease.
Latu is up against veterans Logan Thomas, Eric Saubert, Brayden Willis, Jake Tonges, undrafted rookie Mason Pline, and other second-year players for backup positions behind George Kittle. Four tight ends are usually on the 49ers’ 53-man roster.
Williams, another day without Aiyuk
Two of the 49ers’ best offensive players are still off the field after the team’s sixth practice of training camp. Brandon Aiyuk, a wide receiver, is still sidelined pending an outcome to his contract dispute. He was in a golf cart far from the action on Tuesday as he observed practice.
Trent Williams, an All-Pro left tackle, is still holding out. His inability to report to camp during his time as a member of the club has put him at least $300,000 in fines.
Because Aiyuk has stuck with the squad, Shanahan thinks he will have an easier time readjusting when his contract problem is resolved.
Shanahan stated, “I think it’s always good to not get too far away from football.” “At least he can attend meetings with his colleagues, work with the strength and conditioning instructors, and engage in other activities here. If all goes well, hopefully the transition will be a little bit easier.
Moody appears to be a seasoned vet.
Now that it’s obvious that kicker Jake Moody has the job, he’s had a strong start to training camp.
Veteran Zane Gonzalez was at camp to split – goal work, even though he was never in danger of losing the job a year ago.
As he gets closer to his second season, Moody has no cause to be concerned about his shadow this summer, according to special teams coordinator Brian Schneider.
On Tuesday, Moody executed two more long kicks with success. Shanahan rewarded him later by having him dismantle the team huddle following practice.
Although Moody is certain to start, a well-known defensive player thinks he can also contribute on special teams.
Schneider has been urged to be a return guy, according to Lenoir. Through his first three NFL seasons, Lenoir has not recorded a pick-six. But his performance against Purdy on Tuesday gives him even more faith that he can use the ball to change games for the team.
Lenoir remarked, “I told Schneider he was going to want me as a return man.” “This year, if I catch the ball, I’m going to take it to the ‘zone and I’m not letting up.”
