The force of Hyde knocked Witherspoon off his feet and onto the turf — completely de-cleated. It was a Madden truck-stick moment, and one that had offensive players screaming in excitement. Number 28 ended the scene with a flex.
A tougher decision on the horizon for Lynch and Shanahan will be Reid’s future. The team did not draft either Jamal Adams or Malik Hooker at the top of the draft, leaving the door entirely open for a return. Reid is set to make $5.6 million in 2017, his fifth season in San Francisco.
Though considered by many to be the teams’ most talented offensive player over the last two seasons, the 49ers may not be sold on Carlos Hyde as their longterm option at running back. That is the case according to Tony Pauline of NFL Draft Analyst, who says that sources have told him the 49ers are […]
Kyle Shanahan is a hot commodity right now, due in large part to the fact that the Atlanta offense lead the league in scoring in 2016, and is fresh off 36 point beatdown of the Seattle defense in the Divisional Playoffs. But this isn’t the first time that Shanahan has been in charge of a dynamic offense, and his specific philosophy would seem to be the perfect fit for getting the most out of the 49ers’ offensive personnel.
The 49ers only two offensive weapons remain banged up. Carlos Hyde once again did not participate in practice on Friday and has been listed as out for the 49ers Week 7 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith was limited for the second consecutive practice with a back injury sustained on Wednesday. His status is currently listed as questionable.
The first of the San Francisco 49ers’ four touchdowns Monday night looked the easiest, when Carlos Hyde waited for the offensive line to open a hole in the defense.
And boy did they…