SANTA CLARA -- San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was asked about Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold on Thursday. Here's what Lenoir said.
Q: You faced Sam Darnold a lot last year in practice, so he knows you and you know him. Who wins that matchup?
LENOIR: "I believe I'll win because me and Sam, we have this connection. He likes to throw the ball to me. This week, I'm coming and he knows it. I know he's a talented player and 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."LENOIR: "I'm always picking up on the small details.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Deommodore Lenoir Throws Not-So-Subtle Shade at Sam Darnold Before 49ers-VikingsAll in good fun, the 49ers cornerback took a shot at his former teammate.
Read more »
San Francisco 49ers DB Deommodore Lenoir Forces Aaron Rodgers InterceptionIn the first Monday Night Football game of the year, the New York Jets take on the San Francisco 49ers. Starting cornerback for the 49ers Deommodore Lenoir tipped a ball to force an interception.
Read more »
Deommodore Lenoir is the MVP of 49ers Training CampThrough 17 days, the MVP of 49ers training camp has been cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and it's not particularly close. Lenoir has intercepted Brock Purdy a whopping five times including once on Friday. In addition, Lenoir has broken up three other ones.
Read more »
Steve Wilks Didn't Let 49ers CB Deommodore Play Nickel in Super BowlRecently, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir went on Richard Sherman's podcast and essentially blamed former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, whom the 49ers fired shortly after the Super Bowl loss.
Read more »
'Real chance' 49ers' Christian McCaffrey can't play against VikingsMcCaffrey is not playing in Monday night's game against the Jets due to a calf injury.
Read more »
49ers Should Rest Christian McCaffrey Against the VikingsThe 49ers should rule Christian McCaffrey out against the Vikings in Week 2 as he nurses a calf/Achilles injury.
Read more »