“He is absurdly athletic, he’s technically brilliant, and he’s an exceptional student of the game.”
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers can claim they have the NFL’s best roster. They have arguably the league’s best running back, linebacker, defensive end, fullback, and tight end.Trent Williams is 34 years old and weighs 320 pounds, give or take. He has never scored a touchdown in the NFL. He has never carried the ball or caught a pass in a dozen professional seasons. But in the 49ers’ locker room, the offensive lineman is the alpha of all alphas.
“That’s one of the things you work for, the respect from your peers, the higher-ups, your coaches, your front office,” Williams said Thursday. “Super blessed to be in this position and I’m glad that they take notice.”I asked around. The answer was consistent inside and outside the 49ers’ locker room:
Those practice battles with Bosa are a great place to start if you want proof of how exceptional Williams is. Even showdowns with the NFL’s best pass rusher aren’t fair fights. Yes, Bosa can beat Williams one-on-one — I’ve seen it — but I can’t recall anyone else beating him in practice. It shouldn’t be this way. The defensive lineman has all the advantages in a one-on-one matchup with an offensive lineman on a passing play. The defensive lineman is running forward and can see the ball. So long as he doesn’t put his hands in the offensive lineman’s face, he can do just about anything he wants to get to the man with the ball.
“He’s the most talented [tackle] I’ve ever seen,” said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who coached Williams for three years in Washington before these three in the Bay.
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