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49ers 17, Cowboys 9: The good and not so good

The Press Democrat | August 11, 2019

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SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out during the 49ers’ 17-9 preseason victory over the Cowboys.

THE GOOD

  1. DC Robert Saleh. Upgraded his blitzes and pressure packages since last season. The 49ers’ blitzes consistently forced the Cowboys quarterbacks to throw low-percentage deep passes with no success. Saleh is improving.
  2. WR Jalen Hurd. Caught two touchdown passes. Already seems better than Dante Pettis, the starting flanker. Hurd is the backup flanker. I wouldn’t be surprised if Hurd passes Pettis on the depth chart by the end of the season.
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