SANTA CLARA — Mike McGlinchey still owns a home in the Bay Area and was having his offensive linemates over for a backyard pool barbecue Thursday night.
One of the first orders of business for Talanoa Hufanga when the Denver Broncos arrived Wednesday was to stop in at his favorite Korean barbecue spot in San Jose.
“They take good care of me there,” Hufanga said.
Anyone expecting a snarling, chippy joint practice session with the 49ers and Broncos came away disappointed. It was more like a mutual admiration society. As much as the Broncos and 49ers enjoyed going against someone else, there were enough familiar faces to keep it respectful and professional.
“Neither team wants to disappoint the other,” Denver coach Sean Payton said. “We had this two-hour moment in time. There’s no conflic