Veteran WR Keenan Allen feeling energized by trade to 49ers
“Evans responded by telling Allen to “be realistic you not on my level bro.”
Allen laughed about it Wednesday, explaining that it’s not an issue.
“We squashed it a long time ago,” Allen said, laughing. “Everybody wants to bring it back up obviously, but Mike’s a hell of a player. He’s probably better than me at this point.”
Super bad to Super Bowl? 49ers’ Keenan Allen giddy after trade from Colts (paywall) “How quickly can Allen pick up Shanahan’s
system? Shanahan said Allen’s head was “probably spinning” Wednesday. Allen didn’t disagree. He has played for Colts, Bears and Chargers during his 179-game career, but has never been part of a Shanahan-influenced offense. Allen explained that the concepts were familiar, but the verbiage was a foreign language.
“I’m just going to have to kind of flip everything in the brain,” Allen said, “and learn a new terminology.”
How hard might that be? Offered Samuel: “I ain’t going to lie, this s— is tough.”
“My rookie year, I’d say it probably took me about eight nine weeks to really be comfortable in the offense,” Samuel said. “But, honestly, some people are picking it up faster than others, so we’ll just see how it goes.”
49ers injury updates: Nate Hobbs returns to practice
“Cornerback Nate Hobbs is a full go. With both starting cornerbacks out, and the only other option being rookie Ephesians Prysock, the Niners may give the veteran an opportunity. Lenoir and Green not practicing also explains why the 49ers added Jack Jones to the practice squad.
Last week, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris said Hobbs has the versatility to play inside or outside. Shanahan said, “Nate’s a real good NFL corner. Seen him at a number of places. We’ve scrimmaged against him. I’ve played against him in games. He didn’t have a long camp, but he had long enough with us that you could see him effective inside, effective outside. His versatility is great. Where he’s needed.”
Backup QB Mac Jones happy to remain with 49ers after trade deadline uncertainty
“What’s the price tag on that?” Jones asked. “To me, it’s multiple millions of dollars to have fun and be on a winning team because I’ve been on the other side of that, too, when you’re not really having fun and you’re not winning.”
CJ West, Deebo Samuel to return to 49ers practice; Mike Evans remains out
“The 49ers on Wednesday re-signed veteran cornerback Jack Jones to the practice squad. Jones appeared in the first seven games of the season and was released after he struggled in the 49ers’ 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 25.”
