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49ers, Texans joint practice recap: Scuffle breaks out, Jimmy Garoppolo intercepted

By Peter Panacy

ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 27: Jarryd Hayne #38 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball as he works out during a joint training session with the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos at the Denver Broncos Training Facility on August 27, 2015 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 27: Jarryd Hayne #38 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball as he works out during a joint training session with the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos at the Denver Broncos Training Facility on August 27, 2015 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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Offensive Tackle Mike McGlinchey vs. Defensive Tackle J.J. Watt

Well, isn’t this a matchup to watch — the rookie versus the All-Pro.

49ers first-round rookie, offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey, was tasked with handling Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt in one-on-one drills early on Wednesday.

The first drill didn’t exactly go well for McGlinchey, who was easily bottled up and pushed to the ground by Watt (h/t San Jose Mercury News‘ Cam Inman):

Fortunately for McGlinchey, his second rep against Watt went a lot better (h/t Eric Branch of SFGate.com):

The Niners brought McGlinchey in during the 2018 NFL Draft primarily due to his excellent run-blocking abilities. Pass protection wasn’t exactly his strength at Notre Dame. Given the number of quality strong-side edge rushers McGlinchey will face this season, the added reps against a player of Watt’s caliber should be vital for the rookie’s development.