49ers training camp takeaways: New kickoff rule opens door for Deebo
Jul 26, 2024 at 2:20 PM
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers gave many of their front-line players a day of rest on the Day 3 of training camp. The list of starters sitting out the day of work included defensive end Nick Bosa, tight end George Kittle, running back Christian McCaffrey, cornerback Charvarius Ward, center Jake Brendel and defensive back Maliek Collins. The 49ers have another practice Saturday morning, as those players are set to return to the field. Following a mandatory day off Sunday, the team is scheduled to have their first padded practice of the summer on Monday. Here are five takeaways from the 49ers' practice on Friday: Deebo volunteers for kick-return chores The NFL's new kickoff rule - which the 49ers were the only team to vote against - is designed to cut back on touchbacks and risk of injuries. Deebo Samuel was among the players back deep as the 49ers went through their first session of working under the new kickoff guidelines. He believes the rule plays into his hands because of his ability to beat one-on-one tackle attempts. "Looking at it, it's kind of weird," Samuel said. "We have a real big advantage. If you make one guy miss, it's you and the kicker. And nine times out of 10, the...
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