In the likely event rookie right tackle Mike McGlinchey eventually assumes Joe Staley’s position, it sounds as if he’ll be able to thank Staley for preparing him to fill his cleats.
On Friday, after his first week of work with the 49ers’ veterans, McGlinchey, the ninth overall pick, raved about the 12th-year left tackle who is doubling as his primary mentor. The 49ers selected McGlinchey partly because Staley will turn 34 in August and has two years left on his contract.
“He’s been awesome; Joe is the best,” McGlinchey said. “… What you see is what you get with Joe.