Man, I don’t even know where to start after that brutal 17-7 loss to the Cowboys. Our Seahawks offense looked totally lost out there, giving up 17 points to Dallas and barely scraping together seven of our own. The sting from that one is real. But even with that still burning, we gotta talk about what’s going on down south because the 49ers dropped a bombshell on their quarterback room heading into the second week of preseason.
Rival QBs Making Moves You Won’t Believe
Seriously, who had Kurtis Rourke making the 49ers’ 53-man roster when camp started? Nobody, that’s who! But after seeing him run Kyle Shanahan’s offense, even with only two starters out there, the dude is projected to be Brock Purdy’s backup for the next couple of seasons. Mac Jones, who’s still on the roster, is apparently leaving in free agency next offseason. The Niners aren’t about to risk losing their future backup, who has two seasons left on his rookie deal, on waivers. It just shows you how fluid these preseason decisions are, where what felt set in stone last Wednesday can flip by Saturday. It’s a bold play, and you know they think this kid has some serious potential if they’re holding onto him this tight.
Skill Position Battles and Injury Woes for the Niners
At running back, it’s pretty cut and dry for our rivals: Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk, Jordan James, and Kaelon Black. Isaac Guerendo is on the PUP list for now, and Patrick Taylor Jr. is waiting in the wings if James or Black aren’t healthy by Week 1. Nothing too crazy there.
But at wide receiver, things get spicy. You’ve got Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, Deebo Samuel, Demarcus Robinson, and Jordan Watkins all locked in. That sixth spot, though, is Jacob Cowing’s to lose. And believe me, he is fighting for it. This kid reportedly got banged up again during Sunday’s practice, but he returned to action and made plays! His speed is real, unlike anything else on their roster, and he’s their best returner. But if he can’t stay on the field, that speed means nothing. The 49ers gave Christian Kirk $1.6 million guaranteed this offseason, but he’s missed the entire camp and turns 30 in November, so Cowing’s leash remains long. At tight end, George Kittle expects to return sooner rather than later. He’s talking Week 1, 2, or 3, which means they won’t put him on the PUP list, aiming for him to get football shape during that time. Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell round out that room.
So, while our Seahawks are figuring out how to get more than a touchdown in a game, our rivals are making some wild early preseason roster moves. We need to see some serious adjustments from Mike Macdonald’s squad before next week, because a 17-7 loss to start things off is a punch to the gut. Here’s hoping the Hawks can turn it around and give us something to actually cheer about.
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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