San Francisco was prepared to lose assistant defensive line coach Greg Scruggs to the Titans on Sunday morning, but Saleh now is expected to go in a different direction to fill his vacancy at defensive line coach, league sources told NBC Sports Bay Area.<\/p>\n
NBC Sports Bay Area originally reported Sunday morning that Saleh was taking Scruggs with him. Later, another source told NBC Sports Bay Area that Saleh still is evaluating his options and now it appears to be heading in a different direction.\u201c<\/p>\n
Impressive? Thanks, I\u2019m blushing. But hold on, I\u2019m not done.<\/p>\n
I also accurately crystal-balled this: Ricky Pearsall would have precisely 36 catches while missing significant time with multiple injuries, backup QB Mac Jones would have a high-90s passer rating in his fill-in starts, oft-injured running back Christian McCaffrey would rebound with a 1,200-yard rushing season and rookie second-round defensive tackle Alfred Collins would have an underwhelming debut.<\/p>\n
That said, I need to reluctantly say this: The ninth annual edition of the 25 predictions for the 49ers\u2019 season was far from perfect. Among the many misses? Rehabbing Brandon Aiyuk would return in Week 5 (correct answer: never ever), wide receiver Jordan Watkins would be a rookie sensation, super-sub linebacker Tatum Bethune would be sent packing before the season and kicker Jake Moody wouldn\u2019t be sent packing during the season.\u201c
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