The Good and Not So Good from Week 2 of 49ers OTAs

SANTA CLARA — Here is who stood out at OTAs throughout the 49ers’ second open apply of the offseason.

THE GOOD

1. Quarterback Trey Lance.

Accomplished 9 of 14 passes (64 %) and one in all his passes was dropped by Brandon Aiyuk (extra on him beneath). It is solely apply, however Lance seems to be higher proper now than Jimmy Garoppolo ever has appeared. Throws higher. Strikes higher. Has a superior understanding of the offense. Lance accomplished two beauties at the moment — a 20-yard move from the far hash to Aiyuk close to the sideline, and a 20-yard move up the seam to Ross Dwelley. Lance had one errant throw, and two that had been correct however had been damaged up by defensive backs. Had Lance been throwing to Deebo Samuel or George Kittle on these performs as a substitute of Marcus Johnson and Tyler Kroft, these passes may need been caught. Lance is off to a terrific begin this offseason.

2. Cornerback Ambry Thomas.

Began instead of Charvarius Ward (extra on his beneath), and broke an extended move from Lance meant for Marcus Johnson, who had overwhelmed Thomas by just a few steps when Lance threw the ball. However Thomas accelerated and recovered and saved an enormous play.

3. Security Jimmie Ward.

Jumped over the again of tight finish Tyler Kroft and swatted the ball to the bottom. This was one of the crucial athletic, disrespectful move breakups I’ve ever seen in a apply. Once you attempt Ward with a mediocre receiver like Kroft, that is the consequence you are going to get.

4. Security Dontae Johnson.

Intercepted a move over the center thrown by Nate Sudfeld (extra on him beneath). Johnson has been taking all of his reps at security this offseason and has performed nicely thus far. The 49ers want defensive backs who do not drop interceptions.

5. Vast receiver Ray Ray McCloud.

Caught a team-high 4 passes and obtained a team-high six targets. McCloud has been getting tons of motion in OTAs. He appears to be the check-down possibility on numerous performs.

6. Tight finish Ross Dwelley.

Caught a 20-yard move from Lance whereas operating up the seam and made the catch between Jimmie Ward and Talanoa Hufanga. Excessive diploma of problem. Dwelley clearly is the second-best tight finish on the staff after Kittle.

7. Working again Jordan Mason.

Had a wonderful run throughout which he rapidly in the reduction of and made a defender miss within the backfield. Mason is extraordinarily fast for an enormous, short-yardage specialist.

8. Defensive sort out Kevin Givens.

Began at nostril sort out instead of Javon Kinlaw and recorded the one sack of the afternoon. Beat rookie guard Spencer Burford on the play.

THE NOT SO GOOD

1. Vast receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

Caught simply one of many 4 passes Lance threw to him. Additionally dropped a move that hit him within the chest. Additionally could not outrun linebacker Curtis Robinson on a deep over route. Aiyuk has a golden alternative to determine himself as a No. 1 huge receiver whereas Deebo Samuel is holding out, however thus far Aiyuk has not impressed. He was sooner and extra explosive when he was a rookie.

2. Quarterback Nate Sudfeld.

Threw a choose six to Dontae Johnson and overthrew a large open Ray Ray McCloud downfield on what ought to have been a simple landing. I nonetheless do not perceive how the 49ers talked themselves into making Sudfeld their backup quarterback. I doubt they might win any video games with him if he had been to play.

3. Linebacker Oren Burks.

Gave up a deep catch to operating again JaMycal Hasty, who faked an out route earlier than turning upfield. Burks seems to be clunky in protection. Possibly that is why the Packers performed him on particular groups and never linebacker.

4. Heart Jake Brendel.

Fumbled a snap. Alex Mack cannot return to the 49ers quick sufficient.

5. Security Leon O’Neal Jr.

Gave up a landing catch to a ball boy throughout warmups. Severely. Kyle Shanahan threw the move. O’Neal let the ball boy cross his face on a submit route and couldn’t get well in time to catch him. To be truthful, the 49ers are identified to have wonderful ball boys.

6. Cornerback Charvarius Ward.

Did not apply. Do not know why.

7. Defensive finish Drake Jackson.

Did not apply. Do not know why.

8. Working again Ty Davis-Worth.

Did not apply. Do not know why.

9. Vast receiver Danny Grey.

Did not apply. Do not know why.