Golden Nuggets: Solid Individual Performances in Pre-Season Loss

The 49ers just completed their most extensive "practice" session of the pre-season by facing the Houston Texans and there is plenty of things to chew on from the results. Of course, we know that pre-season results should always be taken with a huge grain of salt since they do not always translate into the regular season. But here are some things to think about based on the sampling of articles we have for today:

• The Hayne Train provided enough excitement to boost his chances of making the 53-man roster
• Rookies Eli Harold and Jaquiski Tartt need a lot more seasoning, but will provide some good depth this season
• The book is still way out on Arik Armstead. I'm not even sure it's been printed yet.
• Blaine Gabbert may just be salvageable
• Totally not impressed by Bradley Pinion's showing, so he will have to step it up
• I have a really really good feeling about Blake Bell long term

Game Reviews

Jim Tomsula Reviews Preseason Opener vs. Houston (Price)

Tomsula debriefed on loss to Texans (Biderman)

Exhibition No. 1 report card: Jarryd Hayne boosts his stock; Shayne Skov mixed results as starter (Inman)

Notes: Third-down woes pop up; Arik Armstead analyzed; MRI next for Wilhoite (Inman)

Putting a positive spin on 49ers, Raiders (Kawakami)

San Francisco 49ers: Goal-Line Stand Bodes Well for the Run Defense (B/R)

Preseason Game 1: 49ers' RB Jarryd Hayne, Mike Purcell, and DeAndrew White Shine (Niner Fans)

San Francisco 49ers: Wide Receiver/Tight End grades vs Texans (iSportsweb)

The Hayne Train

Jarryd Hayne's debut leaves 49ers coach wanting to see more (Inman)

Jarryd Hayne's NFL debut with San Francisco 49ers shows his potential (Fox AU)

Jim Tomsula pumping brakes on Jarryd Hayne Hype Train (Gutierrez)

49ers notes: Tomsula tries to slow down Hayne hype machine (Maiocco)

Player Spotlights

Backup Gabbert opens exhibition season with solid showing (Maiocco)

QB Blaine Gabbert Shows Comfort in 49ers New Offensive System (49ers)

Another one makes the cut? NT Purcell could be latest undrafted find (Branch)

49ers Rookie LB Eli Harold Soaks up First Preseason Experience (Price)

Arik Armstead has ups and downs in 49ers debut (Barrows)

Texans POV

What the Texans Said about 49ers Goal-line Stand (49ers)

33 observations from Texans vs. 49ers (Texans)

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