Fresh off the first of four preseason tune-ups, Eric Mangini took the podium on Tuesday to tie a bow on the Houston Texans game.
The San Francisco 49ers defense coordinator discussed standout players, rookie impressions and a notable rule change.
Catch up on all the news and notes with the top four headline-worthy topics below.
1. Pleased for Purcell
Mike Purcell’s breakout performance on Saturday put smiles on many faces in the San Francisco locker room. The third-year nose tackle drew praise from the likes of Jim Tomsula, Ian Williams and Quinton Dial for his six-tackle outing versus the Texans.