Training camp is a thing of the past. The 49ers have the day off on Wednesday before their joint practice against the Denver Broncos. It’s officially the preseason.

49ers rookie Upton Stout uses team’s former nickel back as teaching resource

“The thing that stood out the most was he reached out to K’Waun Williams on his own on social media,” Bullocks said. “And K’Waun got back to him and they connected. K’Waun sent him clips and all that, so that’s very exciting for a young guy. It says a lot about who he is as a player and a person.”Williams’ style of play — his coverage techniques and ability to trigger in the run game — is still viewed as the model of how to play nickel back in the 49ers’ scheme.

Stout connected again with Williams just prior to the start of training camp, Bullocks s

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