On the heels of a 2016 campaign where they blew a league-leading 30 saves, Mark Melancon and Will Smith were supposed to provide a potent late-inning one-two punch for the Giants last season.
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is not going to knock anyone out with a crushing block, but he will get the job done. Also, other players to follow in the upcoming game this Sunday at Levi’s.
With Giancarlo Stanton officially a member of the New York Yankees as of Monday, it’s time for the Giants to commence their Plan B on acquiring outfield talent.
No contract will be in the offing for Jimmy Garoppolo before the end of the season, and maybe not then either. However, Garoppolo will eventually sign and likely be the 49ers’ long-term answer at quarterback.