McGlinchey answers socialmedia critics
Ever get really ticked off by some of the things you see on social media?
Mike McGlinchey can relate.
The 49ers’ right tackle twice referenced slings and arrows he has received on Twitter this season when asked if some of the criticism he has received this season has been fair.
McGlinchey has been part of an offensive line that has allowed the fourthmost sacks ( 18) in the NFL and was beset by communication problems in a 4317 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
“Certainly, they’re fair,” McGlinchey said when asked about criticism. “Obviously, I don’t really appreciate people who are the armchair quarterbacks that take a 30second clip off Twitter and think they understand offensiveline play. No, I don’t like that.”
Added McGlinchey: “I think nobody’s watching a complete football game. And they’re choosing a lazy narrative of one play or two. And they see something on Twitter and they think they’ve got it figured out. I think it’s been a solid year. Obviously, have a lot of things to continue to improve on.”
McGlinchey echoed what head coach Kyle Shanahan said last week: He has had some glaring missed blocks that have overshadowed his otherwise solid play.
Said Shanahan: “That’s part of being an Olineman, but by no means do I think he’s had a step back.”
McGlinchey, a team captain who was the No. 9 pick in 2018, specifically mentioned a pressure he allowed in a 2520 loss to the Eagles on Oct. 4 that led to a redzone interception by quarterback Nick Mullens. McGlinchey also allowed backtoback pressures on the final drive that resulted in QB hits and incompletions. Against Miami, McGlinchey allowed a fourthquarter sack that led to a lost fumble by quarterback C. J. Beathard.
“In terms of the overall picture, I’d ask those people to watch the entire game,” McGlinchey said. “Because I’m pretty confident that other than one or two ( plays) that have happened that have been glaring, I’ve been putting together a pretty good season. And I continue to get better each week.”
Full go: Jimmy Garoppolo
was a full participant in practice, three days after Shanahan cited the quarterback’s high ankle sprain as a reason why he was replaced at halftime against Miami.
Shanahan was asked if there was a plan to test Garoppolo’s ankle more in practice this week.
“I thought we did it pretty good last week,” Shanahan said. “That’s why I think he was able to get through most of the game. Probably could have continued to get through most of the game. … I expect him to get better. I don’t think he had too many big setbacks last week. So I expect him to feel a little bit better this week. But, also, you never know with” a high ankle sprain.
Injury report: Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley ( concussion) returned to practice for the first time since he was injured in a win against the Giants on Sept. 27.
Moseley participated in a nocontact jersey, meaning he remains in the concussion protocol but is making progress and could play Sunday against the Rams.
In other injury news, Shanahan confirmed inside linebacker Kwon Alexander suffered a high ankle sprain against the Dolphins. Given the nature of the injury, Alexander likely will be placed on injured reserve this week and will miss a minimum of three games.
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, who said he couldn’t start against Miami because of a hamstring injury, was not listed on the injury report.