SANTA CLARA — Five things we learned Thursday as the 49ers began full-speed practices for Monday night’s visit by the New York Giants:
1. BRACING FOR BARKLEY: It’s been 33 years since Roger Craig (No. 33) became the first player to total 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving, and New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley is threatening to reach those totals, a feat only also accomplished by Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.
“Shoot, the tape speaks for itself,” linebacker Fred Warner said Thursday. “He’s, for sure, one of the most talented backs in the league already as a rookie.