Today, the Niners stepped onto the lush grass of Levi's Stadium for the 1st time. Jim Harbaugh ran a down tempo practice to let the players get a grip on their surroundings. An estimated 10,000 fans (including me) went to check out the team practice. The defense shined and Chris Cook shined brightest. The cornerback had 2 interceptions, one against Josh Johnson and the other against Blaine Gabbert. It looks obvious that his time working on ball skills has paid off. The defense also collected another 3 interceptions. Darryl Morris and Chris Borland added an interception each and Cox did his best reenaction of a play that all Niners remember from that one game in Seattle in January. He intercepted a pass from Kap in the back corner of the end zone.
In Niners roster news, the team waived Kendall Hunter today. He tore his ACL earlier in the preseason and could end up back on IR if he clears waivers. Carlos Hyde appeared to injure himself when he muffed a kickoff and walked off the field with the head trainer. He returned with a glove and finished the rest of the practice. The only thing us fans could think of is let's get to the season before the injury list keeps growing.
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They better have the traffic situation fixed by the Opening Game | Stadium Still Has Issues (Rosenberg)
The D-Line has been impressive. Dial will be needed this year | Dial Is Standing Out (Maiocco)
No more practice. Let's get to the season already. We don't need more injuries | Injuries Are Piling Up (Williams)
What did Crabtree do to you, Sherman? You are obsessed | Sherman Still Doesn't Like Crabtree (Blount)
Mix And Match Defense (Biderman)
His cuts were crisp and vision seems good | Hyde Starting To Click (Maiocco)
Hunter Waived (Wilkening)
The defense has some hands | 5 Ints In 1st Public Practice (Price)
Harbaugh Slows Tempo Down (Maiocco)
Niners Sign RB Winston (Maiocco)
The stadium is a slight upgrade from their old home. Key word being slight | Team Gets Introduced To Their New Home (Corkran)
The work on his hands have paid off. I expect to see a INT this season | Cook Looking Good (Biderman)
The RB Transactions (49ers Staff)
Training Camp Report (Corkran)
Highlights From 1st Practice At Levi's Stadium (49ers Video)
Practice Report (BASG)