SANTA CLARA – Deommodore Lenoir listened closely and studied his tutor’s movements for a quick, one-on-one session before practice began.
Such instruction isn’t abnormal at 49ers training camp. Enthusiastically providing these tips on press-coverage technique, however, was Brandon Staley, formerly the Los Angeles Chargers’ coach and now the 49ers’ assistant head coach with a defensive emphasis.
Lenoir’s career arc appears on a greater ascent with Staley’s help.
“Oh, he’s a genius.