09-14-2023, 09:25 AM
It isn't just McKivitz, it's Burford as well. McKivitz gave up three sacks, but the two of them gave up nine quarterback pressures, leading to two fumbles. Burford also had a hold, a false start and a facemask. Not good.
Last year, the Niners ranked 10th in blocking, their worst performance under Shanahan. If it weren't for Trent Williams, best-graded OL in the league the last three years running (per pff), this group would be subpar overall. Losing McGlinchey didn't help.
Maybe McKivitz will improve. They have the Rams this week, and for some reason, McKivitz did well against Aaron Donald last year in a spot start for Trent Williams. He had an 87.3 rating that week. He was named to PFF's "All-2023 Breakout Team" because they felt he would improve immeaurably this year.
Last year, the Niners ranked 10th in blocking, their worst performance under Shanahan. If it weren't for Trent Williams, best-graded OL in the league the last three years running (per pff), this group would be subpar overall. Losing McGlinchey didn't help.
Maybe McKivitz will improve. They have the Rams this week, and for some reason, McKivitz did well against Aaron Donald last year in a spot start for Trent Williams. He had an 87.3 rating that week. He was named to PFF's "All-2023 Breakout Team" because they felt he would improve immeaurably this year.
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