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49ers Blitz: Picture day photos released, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa speak, two opt-out
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Here are some of the top San Francisco 49ers storylines that made their way around social media on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
Picture Day
The 49ers released photos from the team's media day.
Interesting to note, no photos of
George Kittle.
Trent Williams Speaks to the Media
Today was the first time the local media was able to sit down and ask the 49ers newest LT questions. It seems clear that he is happy landing in San Francisco.
No Super Bowl Rewatch for Nick Bosa
The media also met with second-year standout DE
Nick Bosa. Bosa provides insight into his offseason and mentions that he has yet to watch the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl.
Swing Tackle Turns in Cleats
The 49ers were finally looking to get some help from LT Shon Coleman but the offensive lineman decided to opt-out due to COVID-19 concerns.
Another Offensive Lineman Steps Away
The 49ers lost another offensive lineman to COVID-19 concerns, as reported at the opt-out deadline.
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