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https://www.49ersfanshop.com/C.-J.-Beathard-Jersey , Calif. (AP) — Opportunity is slipping through San Francisco’s young defensive backs’ hands.Through 12 games, the 49ers have just two interceptions — the fewest in the NFL — and it isn’t always for lack of being in position to make big plays. Their pass defenders simply can’t secure the football when it does come their way.“Every game it seems like the ball’s on the ground or we’re missing an opportunity,” 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said. “They are going to come in bunches, but it’s baffling to me that we haven’t been able to get (more interceptions).”Losing the turnover battle goes a long way toward explaining the 49ers’ 2-10 record as they prepare to host the Denver Broncos on Sunday.San Francisco’s minus-20 turnover margin is the worst in the league. The 49ers have turned the ball over 25 times but generated just five takeaways themselves.Part of that, at least in terms of pass defense, can fairly be attributed to the youth and inexperience in the secondary.Former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman lends veteran wisdom in his first year with the team. But second-year cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has been picked on by opposing quarterbacks on numerous occasions this season.Witherspoon also failed to haul in a potential interception on a slant pass that he defended well last week against Seattle.Due to injuries, the 49ers are expected to start a pair of rookies at the safety positions Sunday in D.J. Reed and Marcell Harris, who have a combined 15 games and two starts of NFL experience between them.Reed, at free safety, is replacing the injured Adrian Colbert, who is only in his second season himself.Sherman said young defensive backs often get themselves in position to make plays but lose concentration on the most important part – wrapping up the football for an interception.“The old saying was the reason they play ‘DB’ is because they can’t catch, but I don’t think that’s as true anymore,” Sherman said. “Some of it is just guys panicking. Guys getting big eyes and seeing the end zone and seeing space in front of them and not going through the last second of looking the ball in.”But Sherman
Matt Breida Jersey , a four-time Pro Bowl player in his eighth season, hasn’t helped in this department either. He entered the season with 32 career interceptions, most among all active players since 2011, but has yet to record one in 2018.In Sherman’s defense, he isn’t getting that many opportunities since opponents are choosing to target Witherspoon in coverage more.Never has Sherman recorded fewer than two interceptions in a season.Is he aware of that stat?“Yeah, (but) the ball will get where it gets,” he replied.Denver quarterback Case Keenum threw 10 interceptions through the Broncos’ first eight games, but he hasn’t been picked off a single time over the past four.NOTES: Receiver Marquise Goodwin practiced for the second day in a row and looks poised to return to the lineup after missing the past two games while being away from the team for personal reasons. With fellow starting receiver Pierre Garcon (knee) not having practiced Thursday, there seems a decent chance that rookie Dante Pettis draws the start opposite Goodwin against Denver. Pettis is coming off a breakout game against Seattle (5 catches, 129 yards, 2 TD’s). … Safety Antone Exum (knee), cornerback K’Waun Williams (knee) and linebacker Malcolm Smith (Achilles) were limited in Thursday’s workout. San Francisco 49ers links for Saturday May 18, 2019" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteNiners Nationa San Francisco 49ers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibrary49ersOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsGolden Nuggets: The Ballad of CJ BeathardNew
Trent Taylor Color Rush Jersey ,52commentsSan Francisco 49ers links for Saturday May 18, 2019PDTShareTweetShareShareGolden Nuggets: The Ballad of CJ BeathardPhoto by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty ImagesIn the opening monologue of the classic film “The Big Lebowski”, Sam Elliott as the narrator says: “..sometimes there’s a man. I won’t say a hero, ‘cause what’s a hero? ... But sometimes. There’s a man who, well, he’s the man for his time’n place, he fits right in there. And that’s the Dude.. “And in the movie, that man was The Dude. But for the 49ers, in 2017, that man was C.J. Beathard.You see, when Shanahan and Lynch took over the 49ers in early 2017, the team was inshambles, and there wasn’t a single QB on the roster. Now
https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Adrian-Colbert-Jersey , they quickly signed Brian Hoyer, but he was a journeyman. A retread. And did nothing to inspire the long suffering fan base. But then, a light. Thanks to shrewd manuevering by Lynch and Shanahan in the 3rd round of the 2017 draft - a hero was born: C.J. Beathard. A swashbuckling, mustachioed QB from Iowa Univerity, with the reflexes of an injured water buffalo, and arm strength comparable to your Uncle Frank throwing a wet nerf football in the above ground pool at the family BBQ, while simultaneosly balancing a bottle of Coors Light on his belly.And just like that, the fan base was reinvigorated. Energized. We waited patiently. And then, it happened. In week 6, Beathard charged onto the field - replacing a struggling Brian Hoyer - and lead the 49ers and new coach Kyle Shanahan... to their sixth straight loss of the season. But he didn’t stop there. Beathard then proceed to place the entire team on his back, and carry them to three straight additional defeats by a combined score of 93-30. And yet, the fanbase remained loyal. And in week 10, we were rewarded
Dante Pettis Jersey , as CJ lead a ragtag bunch of Aldrick Robinson’s and Legar Douzables to a 31-21 victory over the 1-7 Giants, securing the first win of the Shanahan/Lynch era, and securing his own spot in 49ers lore forever. So. Is CJ Beathard a hero? Well, I won’t say a hero, because what is a hero? But sometimes. Well, sometimes there’s a man. And in three months, when the 49ers inevitably trade or release him, I’ll always remember that there was a time in 2017 - for however brief it was - that CJ Beathard was that man. And now onto the links! : 49ers 2019 ‘Who is?’ series: Offensive Lineman Daniel Brunskill (Panacy)Ted Ginn says Beyonce may have cost the 49ers a Super Bowl win (Ting)49ers only get 4 wins in early score projections (Madson)49ers roster battle: Slot corner may produce pro-bowl caliber starter (Madson)Nick Mullens embracing competition for 49ers backup job (Alper)For 49ers, Offense Still Gets Plenty of ‘Juice’ (D.Williams)What does future hold for defensive end Solomon Thomas (Panacy)49ers host football camps on Oahu (Clayton)
