What 49ers’ Colton McKivitz took away from ‘solid’ practice vs. Maxx Crosby

It might be an exaggeration to declare 49ers right tackle Colton McKivitz won the day against Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby.But McKivitz's showing on Thursday left him feeling good about the direction he is heading as the regular season approaches.It was a stark contrast to the joint practice involving the Raiders and 49ers two years ago, when Crosby pretty much did whatever he wanted.McKivitz said he and Crosby chatted briefly at the conclusion of practice this time."I told him, 'A little different than two years ago, huh?' " McKivitz told NBC Sports Bay Area. "He said, 'Yeah, doing good,' and 'Keep the main thing, the main thing,' which is obviously balling and doing your thing."McKivitz took over as the 49ers' starter for the 2023 season when Mike McGlinchey signed a lucrative free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos.McKivitz got off to a rough start in the season opener that year, surrendering three sacks to Pittsburgh defensive end T.J. Watt.He has shown steady improvement since then.After allowing nine sacks and 47 total pressures in his first year as the starter, according to PFF, McKivitz dropped those numbers to two sacks and 36 total pressures last year.The...