Hoyer Bounces Back to Show 49ers He Can be Effective QB
After two poor games, 49ers quarterback Brian Hoyer bounced back in Week 3 with a strong performance in a losing effort to the Rams.Hoyer threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns against Los Angeles after throwing for a cumulative 292 yards and zero TDs in the first two weeks against Carolina and the Seahawks.Yet once again, Hoyer didn't have a good start. In all three games, early Hoyer mistakes have helped put the 49ers in a hole. Against the Rams, Hoyer threw an early interception that almost was returned for a touchdown.So, when the 0-3 49ers take on the 1-2 Cardinals this Sunday in Arizona, Hoyer will try to eliminate those early mistakes and help the Niners gain some momentum and get a lead, which could change the way the game unfolds.Yet 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Hoyer and the 49ers as a whole showed grit after that early mistake, which helped propel the Rams to a 41-39 victory."I was very excited how everyone responded to that and it was cool watching our team after that," said Shanahan. "You know, they went and scored right away. But, I could see our whole defensive side, as they were running out on the field, go right up to Hoyer, and 'Hey, keep ripping it, we've...
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