HEAD COACH TODD BOWLES
(On if WR Mike Evans is the only player ruled out for Sunday's game)
"Yes."
(On the health status of any other players that are questionable)
"We'll see [at] game time about [Greg] Gaines and [Jalen] McMillan."
(On WR Sterling Shepard's status)
"He's been doing very well. He's been playing very well. He'll be fine Sunday."
(On if it's a big deal that QB Baker Mayfield missed two days of practice this week)
"Well, for new things that we tweak, yeah. You always need reps for your timing. He looked sharp today, so he'll be okay."
(On if LS Evan Deckers could return this week)
"He's in play for this week, for sure."
(On WR Mike Evans' progression through his rehab)
"He's getting better. I can't tell you when he'll be back, but I see him getting better every day. When they tell me he's ready, he's ready."
(On his memories of playing for the San Francisco 49ers)
"Most of the guys that I probably played with: [Dave] Whitmore, Eric Davis, [Joe] Montana was there, [Steve] Young was there, [Steve] Bono was there. It was different being on the West Coast for the first time. It was a great place. We had great coaches. It was enjoyable."
(On what makes defending San Francisco Head Coach Kyle Shanahan's offense so challenging)
"They're tough. You've got to stop them. They can attack you in a bunch of ways – run game and pass game-wise, as well as personnel. Everybody has got to do their job."
(On the challenges that the 49ers pose on defense)
"They've got talent. They've got talent at some key positions. Obviously, they've got a great pass rusher, they've got a great inside [line]backer, and they've got some great corners, as well as safeties. They've got a lot of talent, and they play together."
(On his message coming into this week's game)
"Just keep doing the little things right. Keep doing the little things right. We've done a lot of positive things – we've just got to turn the corner."
(On how practice squad CB Troy Hill has gotten acclimated and if he's a candidate to be elevated)
"I think he needs a little more time. He needs a little bit more time right now."
(On how he plans on limiting San Francisco TE George Kittle)
"It's not just him – they've got a lot of weapons. Like I said, everybody has got to do their job and everybody has got to play ball."
(On what his plan is at the linebacker position for this game)
"I'm not going to reveal game plan stuff, but I haven't seen too many people contain [George] Kittle."
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