I want the new toy. All other 49ers receivers are between the ages of 26 and 22, with the most likely starters being Deebo Samuel (24), Aiyuk (22), Kendrick Bourne (25) and Trent Taylor (26). Austin ran a 40-yard dash in an unofficial time of 4.25 seconds. They might be back to the free-agent board after his injury. Still can’t believe the Texans waived this guy. Austin finally wrested his way out of the concussion protocol this week, which has allowed him to put an end to a two-game absence. His case will be one of the more interesting in the draft -- Goodwin's pure speed is undeniable, but he's a relatively unpolished receiver and may not be ready to make an every-down impact in the NFL. The move should officially hit the transaction wire either later Thursday or as the team continues to make roster moves in advance of cut-down weekend. Austin (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The combine record is still held by Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson, who ran a 4.24 official time. Baltimore funeral homes are offering free limo rides to boost voter turnout. Related Articles Goodwin, on the other hand, could linger into Round 3 or beyond. in their 2nd attempts Austin ran a 4.31 and Goodwin ran a 4.29, if Al Davis was still alive the Raiders would trade their entire draft for these two guys… with no QB top throw it to them Haha. They just drafted Wright last year, who is a slot receiver who’s shown some promising play. and it wouldn't surprise us to see the team look into other options shortly as league-wide roster trimming occurs. On the plus side, the team welcomed Richie James back from the NFI list earlier Thursday. All that time does is endorse what we thought of him on tape.". Very elusive. That speed could be uniquely utilized in sub packages as part of Kyle Shanahan's offensive scheme, which often utilizes wide receiver motion on jet sweeps and designated screens. ", These are the people Brandon Scott has chosen to lead his transition if elected Baltimore mayor, Looking for a lift to the polls? He's seen only 11 touches all season, and five of them came last week when Randall Cobb was sidelined and Amari Cooper had to leave the game early. When they’re out of the league in two years they might be able to make some money running track. Press Review 03/12/2020 02 hours You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Ben Liebenberg/AP). The fastest 40-yard dash time Sunday was from Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, whose initial 4.25 time was adjusted to 4.27 seconds. All Rights Reserved. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Bill Belichick still roots for Jimmy Garoppolo — just not this week Austin’s speed and play-making potential was a staple in the NFC West from 2013-17, when he produced 24 touchdowns for the Rams (12 receiving, nine rushing, three returning punts). His game took off in Dana Holgorsen's offense -- he had 101 catches in 2011, then topped that with 114 in 2012. On Tuesday, the NFL lifted its ban on tryouts, although candidates still must undergo COVID-19 testing and Austin must clear three before joining team activities if he signs. Gotta keep Percy and hope to snatch up one of these guys with AP to boot. On Tuesday, the NFL lifted its ban on tryouts, although candidates still … Looking to improve the team's wide receiver depth with Deebo Samuel slated to miss all of training camp with a foot injury, the Niners worked out both Austin and J.J. Nelson earlier in the week, adding two potentially terrifying speed options to the back end of the roster.