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49ers Practice Scuffles: Foerster Blames Day 1 Pads for Tensions

During their first padded practice, the San Francisco 49ers experienced several scuffles involving players like Christian McCaffrey and Dre Greenlaw. Interim head coach Chris Foerster acknowledged the post-play shoving but downplayed it as a natural reaction to Day 1 intensity.

Scuffles broke out during the San Francisco 49ers' first padded practice of the year, involving running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Dre Greenlaw, followed by an altercation between Fred Warner and Jake Tonges. grenadier.co.za

Acting head coach Chris Foerster stated that while fights are a "waste of time," he believes the incidents were simply an outgrowth of players setting the tempo on Day 1. Foerster noted the organization hopes for a calmer approach given the players' injury histories.