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49ers rookie Mike McGlinchey relishes blocking in Kyle Shanahan's scheme

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SANTA CLARA — 49ers rookie tackle Mike McGlinchey blocked for over 50 yards on Raheem Mostert’s touchdown in the team’s 34-3 win over the Raiders.

McGlinchey blocked in a slalom fashion down the right sideline as Mostert ran in opposition for his 52-yard journey to the end zone. McGlinchey said he’s never been out in the open like that in a game before, even in college at Notre Dame.

“That’s what’s kinda fun about Kyle’s offense,” McGlinchey said. “You get to show off your athletic ability a little bit with how we run, and how we try and get in front of guys.