SANTA CLARA — The best story of 49ers training camp by far is rookie Jullian Taylor. Otherwise, the story has been this guy is hurt, that guy is hurt.
Taylor was a seventh-round draft pick, played only 14 games of college football. Now, he starts for the 49ers. And he’s good.
The 49ers made him a starter on their defensive line after just the fourth day of training camp. That was the day starting defensive end Arik Armstead pulled his hamstring. He hasn’t practiced since.
Armstead, a former first-round pick entering his fourth season, has recorded only six sacks during his career.