Robert Saleh Identifies Key Defensive Position Battles to Watch

The 49ers travel to Kansas City for their "dress rehearsal" matchup with the Chiefs as the team begins to get into regular season form.

(Season 3, Episode 4) The 49ers travel to Denver to compete in two joint practices and a Monday Night Football clash with the Broncos in the second week of the preseason.

View the best highlights from Jimmy Garoppolo, Marquise Goodwin, Solomon Thomas and other members of the 49ers as the team finished up joint practices with the Denver Broncos.

The 49ers head coach shared his observations from the team's joint practices in Denver and previewed Monday's preseason game.

Moore discussed his transition to safety and spoke about the veteran leadership in the secondary.

The 49ers general manager evaluated the 49ers vs. Broncos joint practices and talked about his friendship with John Elway.

Saleh analyzed the 49ers defensive performance during the first joint practice session with the Broncos and spoke about his first NFL job under Broncos head coach Vic Fangio.

Buckner recapped the 49ers first joint practice session against the Broncos and discussed the "swagger" of the 49ers defense.

Garland discussed his return to Denver during the 49ers joint practices and his impressions of Kyle Shanahan and San Francisco's offense.

Alexander spoke about the leadership along the 49ers defense and the progression of second-year linebacker Fred Warner.

Sherman spoke about the progression of Tarvarius Moore at free safety and spoke about the defense's performance through training camp.

Garoppolo discussed practicing with the Denver Broncos, the performance of the 49ers defense in camp and his relationship with Rich Scangrello.

Shanahan discussed the defense causing problems for the offense in Wednesday's practice and his vision for the joint practices in Denver this weekend.

(Season 3, Episode 3): As players continue to vie for a roster spot at #49ersCamp, they remember #87 on Dwight Clark Day and hang out with some famous and furry friends en route to their first preseason game against the Cowboys.

Saleh broke down how the defense played in the preseason opener and discussed the competition at the safety position.

Breida slipped by the defense and Mullens connected with him for the touchdown during Thursday's practice.

Nick Mullens capped off his drive with a touchdown pass to the rookie tight end in the middle of the end zone.

Moore ended the offense's drive with a pick in the end zone during Thursday's practice.

The 49ers cornerback talked about his preparations for the 2019 season and broke down the difficulties of covering Kyle Shanahan's offense.

Moore discussed his transition to safety and spoke about the guidance John Lynch has given him about the position.

Shanahan offered injury updates on Nick Bosa, Jason Verrett, Jerick McKinnon and other members of the 49ers and discussed the performance of San Francisco's quarterbacks during training camp.

Johnson got his hand in the way and knocked away a pass intended for Dante Pettis during Wednesday's practice.

Samuel hauled in a deep pass from Nick Mullens over the top of his defender.

Garoppolo connected with Kittle in the back of the end zone for a touchdown during the 49ers red zone drills on Wednesday.

Garoppolo evaluated the 49ers receivers and talked about the "unique" relationship between Joe Staley and Mike McGlinchey.