Dominick Puni spent the 2023 season at left tackle for the Kansas Jayhawks, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shared that the lineman currently is not an option for the position, even if contract issues with Trent Williams are unresolved by Week 1. With both Jon Feliciano (knee) and Spencer Burford (hand) out with injuries, Puni was needed at right guard, and his potential at left tackle has not been seriously discussed. Shanahan shared that the rookie has not spent any time in William's position, even though the 22-year-old has experience there. "We probably would have [tried Puni at left tackle] if he didn't have to get at the starting right guard position within those first couples days," Shanahan said Sunday via conference call. "With Spence going down so fast and then Feliciano doing the same, we weren't able to move him out there at that spot." Puni has played 88 snaps through three 2024 NFL preseason games, allowing just two pressures - one hit and one hurry - per ProFootballFocus.com. Shanahan has been pleased with the lineman's progress thus far. "I thought he has done a good job in all three of his games," Shanahan said. "He got a hell of an opportunity with the guys in...
Shanahan explains why Puni isn’t left tackle option amid Williams holdout
Aug 25, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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