49ers’ practices more hard-hitting under Kyle Shanahan
Aug 9, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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During training camp, 49ers general manager John Lynch has said on multiple radio interviews that he misses, well, training camp. Lynch, a 15-year NFL veteran, played in the era of longer camps that featured two-a-day practices and plenty of contact. Defensive tackle Chris Jones, 27, who has also been in training camps with the Texans, Patriots and Dolphins, gives Shanahan high marks for his ability to make him hurt. Hyde finished a touchdown run by lowering his shoulder and sending flat-footed rookie cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon flying from the goal line to Gilroy. Shanahan and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh have said they don't want players tackled to the ground, but they also want to instill a culture of toughness. [...] the 49ers clearly expect it. Despite the very physical nature of the practices, it's notable that the 49ers haven't had a training-camp fight (or an inordinate amount of injuries). The running backs and wide receivers invariably get up and sprint downfield after getting tackled. On Saturday, wide receiver Aldrick Robinson got whacked by safety Eric Reid and the hit drew "oohs" from the crowd during the public practice at Levi's Stadium. During the...
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