49ers' news: Robert Saleh talks about Fred Warner and Kwon Alexander making their pre-season debut



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After Wednesday's meeting, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh met with the media. He explained how starting linebackers and DeForest Buckner would make their pre-season debut. Check it out:

Do you plan to play Fred Warner and Kwon Alexander on Saturday?

"It's the plan, give them a game action."

Did you withdraw them in the last match?

"With Kwon, this has always been the plan. With Fred, he took a lot of representatives during the preseason, practiced and all that. I'm just taking care of them.

It's quite impressive to see how fast Kwon has been involved in team exercises in recent weeks and did not do the off-season workouts. Does this surprise you or is it exactly what was planned?

"You know what, I assign him one, with his work ethic, two to the performance staff and the plan they have designed for him and to all who execute it. He is coming well. He has made great progress since his first day of training so far, so I'm excited to see him out and see what he's doing for his first game. "

Are you just looking to see what is its range and how much has it changed?

"Yes, that's basically what I heard from day one to Denver week. The range, the speed, all that, just its fluidity continues to improve. As I said, he does not put any pressure on him to be excellent, an All-Pro in his first preparatory action, but simply to go there, bring his representatives and find his comfort in football. "

What will be the curve for DB Jimmie Ward when he returns to the team exercises and trials group?

"For Jimmie, it's no different than it was like it was the first day of the camp. So, he's going to come, he's going to train, he's going to have his representatives come in and we're going to talk about his plan during the week for the game, but let's see where he is. But, I think mentally, everything will be fine. He attended all the meetings, he went through all the stages, he was individual, he attended all the visits, so it will be a quick adjustment for him. "

You've seen it play free security before, but things are a bit different now. How much does it take to see who will be the starter safely?

"It's a good question."

Thank you.

"No, he's like everyone, [head coach] Kyle [Shanahan] and [general manager] John [Lynch] and John's staff did a great job in establishing a very good list regarding depth and all the rest. [DB Tarvarius] T-Moore did a great job and earned the right to take part in the discussion. So, for Jimmie, he has to show that he is ready to take action. He does not say that he has to do it now, but over the next two weeks he will only have to continue to speed up as he knows he will do it. We think a lot about Jimmie, so it would be nice to see him in the next few weeks. "

What do you expect from this cohesive defense and how do they come together and communicate in recent weeks before the start of the regular season?

"We always talk about three things we look for when we watch a tape. There are efforts, technique and violence, which is first and foremost a control. And then from there, just the communication part, get used to each other, talk to each other, constantly remember, because it can stagnate by playing your own offense again and again, especially ours where all looks even. You become lazy when it comes to training, indicator divisions and everything else. Take over this part in the last few weeks, go to Denver, have these practices, be able now to train a bit, show a bit of Kansas City, then try his luck with the Chargers. So the communication part is the big thing. I think they did a great job representing the style we want with speed, effort, violence and technique. The communication part never stops, never. "

What did you see coming out of DL Kevin Givens?

"Rookie free agent not emptied. He does a good job. He still has some way to go, but where he came from, he was really good. "

S Jaquiski Tartt had a very good start to the match until he was a little shaken. Can you talk about what you saw growing out of him at the camp?

"So, Tartt had a nice first half. He showed off the men's blanket in his first-round pick, attacked well, communicated well, showed good range, great patience in the race to recognize some of these sliding shoes they have. So he was in the right place and put himself in a position to make good games. So, he grew up. For him, it will continue as if he could be an excellent playmaker, he must just do them. In order for Tartt to continue doing the same thing, get better with every representative he receives, whether it's practice or play time. But I thought he'd done a good job.

Does it practice today?

"He is, I believe, a personal day."

Do you expect DL Dee Ford to train all week long and what does he have to do to get back on track once he's in training?

"So, Dee Ford, just like the other guys who could not go, nothing presses, especially during a short week, the Monday night game on the road, then the road resume on Saturday. For Dee, it's simply going to see the staff of the performance, see where it is. If he is able, great. Otherwise, there is no urgent need. Again, it's up to the performance staff and how it's going.

Are you confident that since he's on the ground in the spring and the little he's had here, he's picked everything up and he can reconnect on his return?

"Yes, of course, Dee Ford's position here is less painful mentally than that of the leaders."

Go get the quarterback?

"Yes it is true."

CB K'Waun Williams being injured, do you have the idea to give Jimmie Ward some time?

"You know what, it's something you can talk about for sure, but nothing has been done yet."

How do you see the position of the slot? I guess to begin, do you think K'Waun will be available the first week and whatever your perception of this position?

"It's a very important job. Back in the day, the teams were 70% composed, the linebacker SAM was important. Now they are 70% nickel, so nickel is taking control of this SAM slot. So it's very important. With K'Waun, there is hope. We'll see what happens. [CB Emmanuel] Moseley did a good job and also won at this place. [DB] D.J Reeds [Jr.] do a good job there. We are therefore confident that we will have this position under control once the season starts. "

What do you think of the DL Solomon Thomas game on Monday and how much do you imagine playing against Kansas City?

"Solomon, I thought that he had a very, really good match. I'm sure he would like to have a play, but he plays with very little indecision. He is very decisive, he has a good technique, he plays very fast and I like where he is mentally, I like where he is physically. He will take the same charge as everyone here. Once we talk about it, there is no restriction on the number of players he will play for Kansas City. We will meet again later this week. I really liked his game. I thought he was doing a good job. He probably could have come out with two bags. Some guys left him hanging on the run, but I thought that he had done a good job. "

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