SANTA CLARA — During the first eight practices of 49ers Training Camp, I’ve kept one rule: don’t overreact.
Play it close to the vest — real games don’t start for another month.
Yes, practices can be enlightening, but drawing too many conclusions from Training Camp can only lead to folly.
That said, there have been some things from the early goings of 49ers camp that one cannot ignore — both good and bad.
And to list ‘em, I’m going to use an old sportswriter trope: three-up, three-down. Forgive me.
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