Late Monday, reports came out that the 49ers are planning to hire Ben Peterson to head up both the medical and strength departments. This was part of a plan to bring both departments together.
After getting the post together, I went and watched a YouTube video he put together on injuries in the NHL. It’s really an interesting watch and displays his data gathering/research skills and how he evaluates injuries. It also has geese shouting in the background.
All jokes aside, the 49ers needed to do something, what they had wasn’t working. Bringing both strength/conditioning together with the medical side should be great for everyone to communicate methods and status reports on rehab in a much more efficient manner. Peterson seems like a great person for it. It’s still early to see how this shapes up, but it looks like they are on their way.
Here’s some links:
Report: 49ers to add Ben Peterson to staff in sports science role (Pro Football Talk)
Kyler Murray officially chooses NFL, could alter 49ers pre-draft plans (Madson)
You make the 49ers first draft pick of 2019 (Cohn)
49ers projected $60M in salary cap space with free agency a month away (Maiocco)
Video: Highest paid quarterbacks most likely to make the playoffs (NFL.com)
6 players 49ers could target in trade back from No. 2 overall pick (Madson)