- Coaches praised Black’s preparedness, football IQ and consistent work in camp and practices.
- Shanahan noted Black knew the package whether or not he was getting reps, which eased substitution decisions.
- Black’s maturity and grasp of both run and pass responsibilities stood out to staff.
- Black played a significant role in the Week 1 win, gaining 65 yards on 14 attempts in reporting.
- Shanahan said the plan was always to integrate Black, and his performance made it hard to keep him off the field.
- Black provides a trusted early-down and change-of-pace option while managing McCaffrey’s workload.
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