Hayne Deserves Spot on 49ers’ Game 1 Roster

Sep 2, 2015 at 9:45 AM--


This summer, Jarryd Hayne has been the 49ers' best story.The former Australian rugby star morphed from long shot to sure shot with terrific performances in his first two preseason games as a punt returner and running back.Through three exhibitions, Hayne leads the 49ers in rushing (15 carries for 117 yards) and punt returns (six for an average of 20 yards).He's shown great vision, daring and speed – along with sure hands – to make sensational plays in the open field.As Chris Wesseling of NFL.com wrote after Hayne's second game, Hayne "is quickly becoming one of the NFL's most exciting open-field runners."After games against the Broncos and Cowboys, it was assumed by most observers that Hayne had become a lock to make the opening-day roster. Yet on Tuesday, 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula disputed a Twitter report from Australia that Hayne already has been assured a roster spot, and that he'll survive the final cut-down day – following the team's fourth preseason game Thursday night against the Chargers."I don't know what the rules are in the media in Australia, but you might want to fact check," Tomsula told Bay Area station KNBR. "The 53 is not set."If that's the...
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