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GoreGoreGore · 2019-08-11T11:17:10-07:00

OL got one, lets show the other big uglies some love. A couple good performances from some of our back ups. I think Day is a solid DT rotation player, then with Sully, AA, Taylor, DJ, i think the interior looks good playing alongside Buckner. The DEs looks like the biggest issue, the backs up at least. They looked terrible against Cowboys 1st team OL. Hopefully we dont stay in house and pick up a rotational pass rusher who can do some damage. Valoaga looked pretty good against back ups, but any decent pass rusher can dominate 3rd string OL.

Aug 24, 2026 at 7:04 AM

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lamontb
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Our pass rush on paper looks sad af

Aug 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM

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Heroism
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James Thompson was a hell of an UDFA signing. This guy is going to make the 53. He's been balling from the moment he got on the field in Santa Clara. In fact, he's been so good that he should be in the mix for the base nose job...

Watch #75, James Thompson Jr. on this play. When he signed with the #49ers as a UDFA, he was billed as a strong, powerful run defender. But his AGILITY and movement skills are why he will make the 53-man roster. He has pass rush upside. pic.twitter.com/U0mzuH6Wo6
— Brady Grustas (@GrustasBrady) August 22, 2026

And this is what 75 can give you in the run game. Watch the right side as Thompson stuffs the A gap, rips through 71 to the B gap, and stands up the RB while Quinton Bell collapses through the TE to finish the play. #49ers DOMINATED the run game in Week 2! pic.twitter.com/o6tC8CNGUf
— Brady Grustas (@GrustasBrady) August 22, 2026

[ Edited by Heroism on Aug 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM ]

Aug 24, 2026 at 11:26 PM

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Hopper
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It might be tough to sneak Thompson past waivers.

Aug 25, 2026 at 7:24 AM

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We'll see if Thompson is more than another fan favorite (valdez) was last year. People swore we'd regret if he wasn't on the 53, but not only did that not happen, he easily made it to practice squad, has never been claimed, and hasn't really progressed to a guaranteed 53, let alone something more

Not saying Thompson is the same but it's preseason. He's doing what he is supposed to do for sure but who knows if it's enough

Aug 25, 2026 at 8:33 AM

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Heroism
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Originally posted by frenchmov:
We'll see if Thompson is more than another fan favorite (valdez) was last year. People swore we'd regret if he wasn't on the 53, but not only did that not happen, he easily made it to practice squad, has never been claimed, and hasn't really progressed to a guaranteed 53, let alone something more

Not saying Thompson is the same but it's preseason. He's doing what he is supposed to do for sure but who knows if it's enough

Thompson's tape is much better than Valdez's. He's been out there playing with the starters and doing very well. Thompson's measurables are also way more impressive than Valdez. Thompson is legitimately a massive man that can move.

I was never a big fan of Valdez. He's a solid JAG in my eyes.

[ Edited by Heroism on Aug 25, 2026 at 8:41 AM ]

Aug 25, 2026 at 8:49 AM

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by frenchmov:
We'll see if Thompson is more than another fan favorite (valdez) was last year. People swore we'd regret if he wasn't on the 53, but not only did that not happen, he easily made it to practice squad, has never been claimed, and hasn't really progressed to a guaranteed 53, let alone something more

Not saying Thompson is the same but it's preseason. He's doing what he is supposed to do for sure but who knows if it's enough

Thompson's tape is much better than Valdez's. He's been out there playing with the starters and doing very well. Thompson's measurables are also way more impressive than Valdez. Thompson is legitimately a massive man that can move.

I was never a big fan of Valdez. He's a solid JAG in my eyes.

Thompson has looked better than Valdez and 2024 preseason fan favorite Evan Anderson. With the way Collins health has been, Thompson should stick and be in rotation on game days.

Aug 25, 2026 at 8:51 AM

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by frenchmov:
We'll see if Thompson is more than another fan favorite (valdez) was last year. People swore we'd regret if he wasn't on the 53, but not only did that not happen, he easily made it to practice squad, has never been claimed, and hasn't really progressed to a guaranteed 53, let alone something more

Not saying Thompson is the same but it's preseason. He's doing what he is supposed to do for sure but who knows if it's enough

Thompson's tape is much better than Valdez's. He's been out there playing with the starters and doing very well. Thompson's measurables are also way more impressive than Valdez. Thompson is legitimately a massive man that can move.

I was never a big fan of Valdez. He's a solid JAG in my eyes.

It has also been said that, in practice, Thompson hasn't really lost a rep. "He just keeps winning." I think it was Dieter.

Thompson was taking reps with the 1s. I think he made the team.

Aug 25, 2026 at 8:54 AM

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This group has to be thee force.

I don't care what they have to do just keep them healthy and on the field!

Aug 25, 2026 at 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by frenchmov:
We'll see if Thompson is more than another fan favorite (valdez) was last year. People swore we'd regret if he wasn't on the 53, but not only did that not happen, he easily made it to practice squad, has never been claimed, and hasn't really progressed to a guaranteed 53, let alone something more

Not saying Thompson is the same but it's preseason. He's doing what he is supposed to do for sure but who knows if it's enough

They'd be stupid to cut him but this is the same regime who cut DJ Reed and thought they could sneak him on the PS so who knows and it wouldn't surprise me. If Collins makes it over him it's strictly because of him being drafted as high as he was; I see ZERO improvement from him and that was a very low bar to improve on from his play last year.

Aug 25, 2026 at 11:29 AM

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If he's the best man for the job then he needs to start

Aug 25, 2026 at 11:31 AM

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lamontb
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Has CJ been hurt? Thompson is a keeper

Aug 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM

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In addition to Thompson, Eason has also looked good and made an impact. Good UDFA pickups for the DL. Eason gets some good push inside and seems pretty quick/agile for his size. If Thompson makes it on the 53, hoping Eason can sneak onto the PS.

Aug 25, 2026 at 12:39 PM

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#49ers EDGE Romello Height has an ankle injury, per Kyle Shanahan pic.twitter.com/FtmbYuD7wi
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) August 25, 2026

The edge group was already thin, and now, Height is hurt...an ankle injury is already rough for anyone, but on a speed rusher it's a a potentially crippling injury...FML

Bosa is ?; Mykel will be PUP; Height has an ankle injury…this is disastrous.

[ Edited by Heroism on Aug 25, 2026 at 12:41 PM ]

Aug 25, 2026 at 12:48 PM

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It'll be a high ankle sprain that lingers all season

Aug 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM

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Well he has about 2 weeks to get that ankle ready.