Despite quiet summer, 49ers’ Pierre Garcon viewed as ‘same guy’
Some players perform better in practices than games.
Pierre Garcon is not one of those players.
Early in training camp, when Garcon was largely invisible, his lack of involvement during practices prompted a logical question: Was this the start of a sad final chapter for a 32-year-old wide receiver who missed the final eight games of 2017 with a neck injury?
On Aug. 5, after the 49ers’ eighth practice of camp, head coach Kyle Shanahan brushed aside any concerns.
“I don’t worry too much about Pierre,” Shanahan said. “… We know who Pierre is. We know what he brings to the table. I know what he will be on Sunday.