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Lenoir takes playful shot at Darnold before Sunday matchup vs. ex-49er originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Deommodore Lenoir spent plenty of time defending passes from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold during practices last season when both played for the 49ers.
And ahead of Sunday’s game between San Francisco and Minnesota, the cornerback is reminiscing on those days rather fondly. When asked Thursday who would win the upcoming matchup between himself and Darnold, Lenoir answered promptly.
“I believe I win that for sure,” Lenoir told reporters with a smile, pretending to catch a pass (h/t San Francisco Chronicle’s Eric Branch). “Because me and Sam, we had this connection. This connection. He liked to throw the ball to me. This week, I’m coming. He knows it.
“I know he’s a talented player. He’s going to come ready to work. I know how he prepares. He gave us great looks when he played here with us. Just taking over the scout team, he was throwing dimes. So I know it’s going to have to be tight, sticky coverage.”
“I think I win that for sure. I believe I win. Me and Sam ,we have this connection, this connection where he like to throw the ball to me. This week I’m coming, he know it. I know he’s a talented player. He’s gonna come ready for work.” 👀 😂
Deommodore Lenoir on his matchup… pic.twitter.com/Q4Z7ULhL4n
— KNBR (@KNBR) September 12, 2024
Darnold served as the backup to 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the 2023 NFL season, going up against San Francisco’s vaunted defense in practice. Now, he’ll face his former team in a regular-season matchup as the 49ers visit U.S. Bank Stadium for a Week 2 showdown between two 1-0 squads.
Lenoir described how odd it will be to see Darnold in a different uniform this Sunday.
“It’s going to be crazy to actually see him on the other side, just because he’s been with us and a part of us, and I felt like he was really embracing the Niner culture,” Lenoir said. “To play against him, I…
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Author : NBC Sports BayArea
Publish date : 2024-09-13 02:27:26
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