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49ers rookie player grades from Week 16 loss to Bears

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 23: Kendrick Bourne #84 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch against Sherrick McManis #27 of the Chicago Bears during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 23: Kendrick Bourne #84 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch against Sherrick McManis #27 of the Chicago Bears during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 25: Mike McGlinchey #69 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 25: Mike McGlinchey #69 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

D-. . Offensive Tackle. 49ers. MIKE MCGLINCHEY

The 49ers’ top pick from the 2018 NFL Draft, offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey, might want to forget his efforts from Week 16. If it weren’t for quarterback Nick Mullens‘ ability to get the ball out quickly, McGlinchey could have easily received an F-grade on Sunday.

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McGlinchey going up against Bears EDGE Khalil Mack and an elite front seven was going to be a big test. And despite the rookie tackle’s commendable efforts against elite pass-rushers earlier this season, what transpired versus Chicago wasn’t a continuation.

Instead, McGlinchey surrendered a whopping six pressures and four quarterback hits en route to being the Niners’ lowest-graded offensive player on the day (46.0), according to Pro Football Focus.

McGlinchey was also flagged for a false start early in the second quarter.

There were some good plays, fortunately, including this one where the rookie was able to keep Matt Breida’s left flank clear on a run to the right side of the line.

Still, McGlinchey wasn’t quite at his best this game. That said, he’s done more than enough to warrant the praise given for being the correct pick for San Francisco this year.

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