There was a lot to like in the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 2 win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The defense looked great, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo finally seemed at ease after his 2018 ACL tear and the Niners pummeled the Bengals on the way to a 41-17 victory.
However, there was one thing to not like.
That’s right. The 49ers left tackle, Joe Staley, broke his fibula.
If you’ve seen The Blindside, you’re probably aware of how important a left tackle is to an offense. The left tackle is the most important part of a team’s offensive line, as he protects the blindside of a right-handed quarterback, the side where defenses typically send their best pass-rusher.