49ers right tackle Colton McKivitz is eager to test himself against Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt.
SANTA CLARA — With time at a bare minimum going into the opener, Colton McKivitz will have to settle for getting in some work against Maxx Crosby as opposed to Nick Bosa.
“It’s a great way to start. Having joint practices with the Raiders and seeing Maxx was really helpful,” McKivitz said. “I’ve had this one circled. It’s going to be a homecoming for me and I’m excited to go against the best they have to offer.” Greg Cosell, an analyst for NFL Films, described Bosa as being the more powerful of the two players while crediting Watt’s athleticism off the edge.
“They’re both explosive and play hard,” McKivitz said. “The one thing you see is never quitting on big plays, continuing through reps. He’s go ta lot of tools in his back pocket, so the key to him is getting your hands on him and making sure he doesn’t turn the edge of that pocket. He’s a lot like Nick in that he plays physical and plays hard so hopefully we’ll get a few reps.
Suddenly, the days of shuttling from the left side to the right side as both a guard and tackle were over.
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