1. We once again saw running back Ryan Mathews returning kicks. Returning kicks hasn’t been a big part of Mathews’ repertoire to this point in his career, but Chip Kelly spoke about the running back’s potential role on special teams on Thursday.
“The difference, I think, between Ryan and a lot of backs, and the reason he was a first-round draft pick, is that a lot of guys that are that size don't have that home-run speed," Kelly said. "He ran a 4.37 (40-yard dash) at the Combine. You guys had a first opportunity, I think, to see him two days ago returning kickoffs.