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Cowboys vs. 49ers: Stock up and stock down after preseason Week 1

By Jeremy Wohlfart

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 10: Michael Gallup #13 of the Dallas Cowboys gets tackled from behind by Dre Greenlaw #57 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 10: Michael Gallup #13 of the Dallas Cowboys gets tackled from behind by Dre Greenlaw #57 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 26: Offensive linemen Willie Beavers #3 of Western Michigan and Caleb Benenoch #4 of UCLA participate in a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 26: Offensive linemen Willie Beavers #3 of Western Michigan and Caleb Benenoch #4 of UCLA participate in a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Stock down: Willie Beavers

Unfortunately, the 49ers just cannot shake the injury curse that has befallen them. Swing tackle Shon Coleman went down early into the game when fellow offensive lineman Najee Toran fell onto his leg and caused a horrific-looking ankle injury.

Willie Beavers got the first crack at the important swing tackle role, but he’ll be fortunate if he gets a second look at it.

Beavers did not look like an NFL-worthy tackle, and was regularly beaten by the Dallas defensive linemen. When he wasn’t beaten he was being penalized, as at least three holding calls were called against him during the game.

Rookie Justin Skule was the starting right tackle in this contest, and played a much better game overall. It’s unlikely Skule can be a swing tackle as he never played left tackle at Vanderbilt, but it may be a good idea to see what he can offer.

Beavers may get one more chance before the 49ers look into signing a new tackle (the 49ers have waiver priority over everybody except the Arizona Cardinals, should a tackle be released), and he better hope he improves significantly.