3) Going deep Part II. Quarterback Stetson Bennett also had an impressive deep completion when he connected with wide receiver Xavier Smith for a big gain during team drills.
4) Konata Mumpfield impressing. While most of the attention has been on Nacua, Adams, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington so far, rookie Mumpfield was a standout on Saturday with the movement and separation skills he displayed. His best catch of the day was on a short pass near the sideline from Bennett in tight coverage during team drills.
5) Whittington remains consistent. The second-year wide receiver was once again a reliable target for Bennett throughout team drills, and also hauled in a impressive touchdown reception during team drills on a perfectly-placed pass by Garoppolo.
Defense
6) ILB Pooh Paul and CB Ahkello Witherspoon out with calf injuries. McVay said they are “being smart” with Paul, but did not give a specific timeline, and said Witherspoon is “day-to-day” as both nurse calf injuries.
7) Nate Landman displays command of the field and huddle. Landman set the defensive sideline into uproars when he punched the ball out of tight end Davis Allen’s hands during red zone drills, and the fumble was recovered by cornerback Darious Williams. He was a leader in the huddle once again and McVay was complimentary about his leadership skills.
“He’s a great communicator,” McVay said. “He’s got great command. He’s got the ability to elevate people. He’s got a great feel for attacking the football… He’s just got some natural leadership traits and communication skills where he understands what’s going on from an All-22 perspective. And I think when you’re talking about a guy that’s at that inside linebacker position, it’s key and critical, and he’s done a great job leading the way for that group.”