Chris Foerster on 49ers practice scuffles: Things happen on first day in pads
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers held their first padded practice of the year on Friday, which quickly saw physical altercations among players.
- Running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Dre Greenlaw exchanged shoves after a play, followed by a scuffle between linebacker Fred Warner and tight end Jake Tonges involving multiple players.
- Offensive line coach and acting head coach Chris Foerster described the fights as a "waste of time and energy" but attributed them to the intensity of the first padded practice.
- Foerster emphasized that such incidents are typical on Day 1 in pads and are not expected to continue regularly.
- Considering the injury concerns for some players involved, the organization likely hopes for a more controlled atmosphere in future practices.
