Niners Nation · Jul 26, 2025
Golden Nuggets: Nothing to overreact to today??
“Watkins says he got an early — and accurate — heads up on Shanahan’s standards from relatives who are 49ers fans in his native Kentucky. Despite his impressive spring, he’s gotten plenty of film-room critiques from position coach Leonard Hankerson, who channels Shanahan.
“I’ve messed up on pass-game stuff, I’ve messed up on splits, I’ve messed up on run game,” Watkins said after Friday’s practice. “But that’s part of it. It’s part of being a rookie. Coach Hank is super, super hard on me. And I wouldn’t want it any other way. Because the NFL’s a tough, tough business.”
Jake Moody, Greg Joseph miss attempts as 49ers’ kicker battle continues on Day 3
