Ugh. Alright, Seattle, let’s just get this out of the way first: the Dallas Cowboys just rolled over our Seahawks 17-7, a tough pill to swallow for the Emerald City faithful watching that one go down. It’s early, yeah, but every loss stings. Now, while we’re all still letting that sink in, guess what’s bubbling up down south in 49ers camp? A rookie wide receiver who is so locked in, he’s got his mom and girlfriend quizzing him on the playbook. Seriously.
The Rookie Wideout Learning Every Play From His Mom
It’s no secret the 49ers push their young wideouts, making them learn all three spots: F, X, and Z. That kind of workload can flat-out faze some players. But according to coaches and teammates, rookie De’Zhaun Stribling? He’s not bothered. Not one bit. This kid left a serious impression on the team, all thanks to a routine he built after the offseason program. Stribling watches film every single day, then he’ll say every playcall out loud, or have someone recite it to him. Then, he writes it down or draws the play to visualize it. He grinds through that playbook repeatedly, even asking his mom or his girlfriend to quiz him or call out plays. Before camp even started, he was out there in Nashville, linking up with fellow wideout Jordan Watkins for throwing sessions with Purdy and Jones. That’s next-level dedication, and it’s showing.
Returners, Enigmas, And A Hefty Left Guard Battle
Beyond Stribling’s incredible prep, there’s plenty more happening at their camp. Samuel, for one, is apparently in the best shape possible and it shows every day, earning him “iron man” status so far, which is saying something for a veteran. Then you’ve got Jack Jones, a real enigma. He injured his hand early on Thursday night against the Titans, but then he practiced today and even recovered a fumble. The dude takes the ball away from the offense seemingly every other practice, but his coverage? Not exactly sticky. It’s a head-scratcher.
Meanwhile, the left guard competition for the 49ers is absolutely heating up, and Mike Evans is back at practice, adding more fuel to that fire. On the injury front, wide receiver Jacob Cowing, who’d been out since August 5 with a hip flexor, also returned to practice. He even took a handoff on a running play, though he later dropped a pass from Jones. But he redeemed himself, making a very nice grab on a Jones pass along the right sideline. And finally, keep an eye on Gracen Halton, making waves with both his burst and “outburst” in camp. He hyperextended his knee on the first day and missed the initial week, but he didn’t ease his way back in at all. Trent Williams even strolled over to offer a handshake and encouragement after Halton’s first one-on-one win, a cool moment for the Oklahoma product who was “starstruck” meeting Williams three years ago.
So yeah, even while our Seahawks navigate their own early season challenges, you know we’re always peeking over the fence at what our rivals are cooking. The 49ers are clearly pushing their guys hard in camp, shaking up those depth charts, and working out the kinks. What emerges from their intense competition now, with guys like Evans battling it out and Stribling making an unforgettable impression, could absolutely make some serious waves when the regular season kicks off. We’ll be watching every single snap, ready to see what they really bring to the table.
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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