San Francisco lost their first preseason game Saturday, and there are plenty of takes to have, but it is early. To be fair, 16 starters didn’t suit up, and just two starters played on defense.
The offensive line struggled, letting Trey Lance take too many hits. However, Lance still prevailed in showing his arm talent. His velocity on throws could be looked at as a plus and a minus.
San Francisco drafted three defensive backs in the 2021 draft. All of them saw decent snaps and look to grow throughout the preseason. Unfortunately, the “second-team” defensive line was outplayed by the “third-team.