Kyle Shanahan assesses current crop of 49ers wide receivers

The 49ers head coach said Taylor had exceeded expectations as a rookie, recording 43 catches for 430 yards and two touchdowns. Taylor was an unmissable target at the third test and has several clutch receptions in times of crisis. Unfortunately, he took a step back in 2018 as a result of a back operation during the off season. Taylor spent all of his off-season rehab and never really reached 100% last season.

Taylor has remained in the Bay Area to continue his re-education this season, and it looks like the receiver of the 49ers slot machine has regained its power.

"I'm hopeful that Trent will come back," Shanahan said. "Right now, he's there all the time, I see him outside my field office, training every day." He was not there at the same time last year he decided to stay here this year.He is in good health, good management, and he will give himself a chance to be like his rookie year. "

Washington's product appealed to the 49ers fans in an impressive four-game series in 2018. During this stretch, Pettis recorded 17 receptions for 338 yards and four touchdowns. These figures represent almost all of Pettis' production as a rookie.

"Dante had a typical rookie year, where he had good games and good games, but a lot of ups and downs," Shanahan said. "He had some injuries in the beginning, which, in my opinion, made him go back, but his way of finishing the year was very exciting.He had a lot more opportunities to the end of the year, he seized these opportunities.

"You always want to see what guys are doing when they are outside, and it has improved, it has not gotten worse … It has improved with the experience, and I think it really helped him into this off season, I'm glad to see him here in about a month. "