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49ers Defense Has a Day; Observations from Day 2 of #49ersCamp
Thursday kicked off the second practice of 49ers training camp as San Francisco's defense had a strong showing on the day. While the defense is still awaiting their first takeaway of camp, there were still plenty of highlight plays from members of San Francisco's secondary. Following practice defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans even commented on the defense's energy, noting its improvement in Day 2. Here are a few observations from the session.
Nick Bosa Says He's Trending Towards a 'Week 1 Start'
On Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed the news of three key players who are scheduled to make unbarred returns to the field: Dee Ford, Jalen Hurd and defensive standout, Nick Bosa.
Just as significant is the fact that, barring any setbacks, the former Defensive Rookie of the Year plans to be on the field when the 49ers open the season on Sept. 12 against the Detroit Lions.
"I looked at the schedule. But I knew (since) it was an early injury that I, for the most part, would probably be ready to go for Week 1. And everything right now is trending towards that," Bosa told the media on Thursday.
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Quick Hits
During the latest episode of the 49ers You've Got Mail podcast, Voice of the 49ers Greg Papa evaluated several training camp battles, including quarterback, wide receiver and safety, previewed the depth of the 49ers roster heading into 2021 and gave his expectations of San Francisco's success amid a gritty NFC West division.
Listen Now: 49ers.com/audio | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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While speaking to the media on Thursday, Trey Lance reviewed his first two practices of training camp, discussed learning under Jimmy Garoppolo and spoke about building chemistry with the 49ers receivers. Watch the full video below. 👇
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According to Pro Football Focus, Brandon Aiyuk was the second-highest graded rookie receiver in 2020 with a grade of 80.8. He trailed only Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson in overall and receiving grades.
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Take a look at the best photos from the second practice of 49ers training camp presented by SAP.

49ers Quarterbacks

DL Nick Bosa

WR Trent Sherfield

S Talanoa Hufanga

WR Kevin White

WR Deebo Samuel, CB Jason Verrett

S Jared Mayden, WR Austin Watkins Jr.

TE George Kittle

T Trent Williams

DL Arik Armstead, TE George Kittle

S Talanoa Hufanga, RB Trey Sermon

DL Nick Bosa

RB Raheem Mostert

DL Dee Ford

49ers Defense

RB Wayne Gallman II

DT Javon Kinlaw

RB Trey Sermon

QB Trey Lance

DT Anthony Zettel

RB JaMycal Hasty

RB Elijah Mitchell, LB Justin Hilliard

DL D.J. Jones

C Alex Mack, OL Dakoda Shepley

CB K'Waun Williams, S Tony Jefferson

QB Nate Sudfeld, OL Colton McKivitz

QB Jimmy Garoppolo

RB Raheem Mostert

DL D.J. Jones

WR Brandon Aiyuk

WR Bennie Fowler

QB Jimmy Garoppolo, TE George Kittle, C Alex Mack

WR Deebo Samuel

QB Josh Rosen, LB Justin Hilliard, RB Elijah Mitchell, RB Wayne Gallman II

QB Trey Lance

RB Raheem Mostert

S Kai Nacua, S Tony Jefferson

OL Jake Brendel

DL Maurice Hurst

LB Justin Hilliard

DT Javon Kinlaw

49ers Offense

DL Darrion Daniels, DT Javon Kinlaw

WR Bennie Fowler

QB Jimmy Garoppolo

LB Jonas Griffith

LB Fred Warner

S Tony Jefferson, WR Deebo Samuel

DL Arden Key

LB Fred Warner

LB Azeez Al-Shaair

LB Elijah Sullivan, S Marcell Harris

K Robbie Gould

DL Zach Kerr

LB Dre Greenlaw

DL Maurice Hurst, DL Arik Armstead

WR Deebo Samuel

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DT Anthony Zettel

QB Trey Lance

QB Jimmy Garoppolo

RB Wayne Gallman II

DL Dee Ford, DL Maurice Hurst

T Mike McGlinchey

DL D.J. Jones

OL Alfredo Gutierrez

CB Mark Fields II

DE Eddie Yarbrough

WR Nsimba Webster

49ers Quarterbacks

S Talanoa Hufanga

2021 49ers