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RENTON , Wash. (AP) — Russell Wilson knew the question was coming and tried to lean into it with some levity on Thursday.“I think somebody is missing a shoe somewhere,” the Seattle quarterback joked as he took to the lectern for his weekly press conference.So why was Wilson making jokes about shoes?San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was assessed an unsportsmanlike penalty in last Sunday’s game against the Seahawks for arguing with officials after Wilson tossed the lost shoe of linebacker Fred Warner to the side after a play. Seattle then went hurry-up offensively and the 49ers were caught offsides as Warner tried to exit the field and a replacement was late making the substitution.“It wasn’t a smart thing by me and something I can’t do,” Shanahan told reporters Monday.The shoe toss itself was seemingly not caught by either the FOX television broadcast of the game or the coach’s tape film made available to the public. Nevertheless, Wilson admitted to tossing the shoe between plays.“Listen, I didn’t know whose shoe it was, first of all ,” Wilson said. “Second of all, it was right in the middle of my play. It had to go. We were going no-huddle and it was like right where we were going to pretty much snap it. And I was like ‘anyone’s shoe?’ and was like all right, whatever. So I threw it.”Warner lost his left shoe on the previous snap late in the third quarter as Seahawks left guard J.R. Sweezy stepped on the back of his heel while attempting to block him. The shoe came to rest of the 30-yard line directly on the left hash mark. The 5-yard run by Chris Carson on the play would have left the shoe 2 yards directly behind Wilson, who lined up under center at the 28-yard line, for Seattle’s next snap.An overhead shot on the TV broadcast showed Warner having retrieved his shoe departing the field from at least as far back as the 38-yard line. He could not get the footwear back on in time for the next play and Elijah Lee attempted to replace him on the field, drawing the offsides penalty.“I didn’t want to throw it forward because we were going that direction , obviously, toward the end zone. So I threw it back. I don’t know. I’ve never seen a shoe on the field like that in the middle of a play when I’m trying to go no-huddle,” Wilson said.Shanahan began arguing with officials about the whole scenario and was flagged himself for unsportsmanlike conduct.“That’s what I was trying to figure out, especially when another guy on the opposing team threw it,” Shanahan said Monday. “I’m not saying that (Wilson) did that maliciously or anything, who knows , but it was an unusual situation and it was my tipping point.”Wilson said he could definitely understand why the opposing head coach would be upset about how the sequence played out.“I understood why he did it. I wasn’t thinking about it in the midst of doing it,” Wilson said with a chuckle.The Seahawks would score a touchdown on the second play of the fourth quarter to finish the drive on an 18-yard pass from Wilson to receiver Jaron Brown. It was Wilson’s fourth touchdown pass of the game and second to Brown. We’re taking a look at prospects the San Francisco 49ers could target in the 2019 NFL Draft."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference Calls2019 NFL Draft: 49ers picks, mock drafts, news, rumors, analysis49ers potential NFL Draft target: Nick BosaNew ,71commentsWe’re taking a look at prospects the 49erscould target in the 2019 NFL Draft.PDTShareTweetShareShare49ers potential NFL Draft target: Nick BosaBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsGeneral manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan enter into Year 3 at the helm of the San Francisco 49ers. The team holds the second-overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft after finishing 2018 with a 4-12 record. Despite an active free agency, the 49ers’ roster is still in need of upgrades at several key positions. In this series, we’ll be taking a look at prospects that could be on the 49ers’ radar throughout the draft beginning on April 25.Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa has been widely regarded as the draft’s top player throughout the offseason. With the Cardinals picking first, it was a long-standing assumption that Bosa was headed to Arizona. It wasn’t until rumors picked up regarding their interest in Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray that it seemed the 49ers may have a chance at Bosa. For now, that’s where draft analysts are leaning, making Bosa the player most commonly mocked to San Francisco. GoodBosa possesses a refined skillset that projects well at the next level. His combination of athleticism , motor and technique would give the 49ers another Pro Bowl-caliber pass rusher along with Dee Ford. At the NFL Combine, Bosa ran a 1.55 10-yard split, showcasing his elite burst. For context, that time is faster than both Von Miller (1.59) and Jadeveon Clowney (1.59), two of the NFL’s best, most explosive pass rushers. Coupled with the interior pressure of DeForest Buckner , the 49ers’ defense would now possess the ability to collapse the pocket from all sides - an invaluable asset in today’s NFL.BadBosa has suffered two season-ending injuries so far in his football career. He tore his ACL as a senior in high school and his 2018 season at Ohio State was cut short after three games due to a core injury. Bosa did not return to the field, opting to give himself time to fully recover from the injury and begin preparing for the NFL Combine. Two significant injuries in a span of four years is worth noting, although hasn’t been enough to drop his stock.FitThere is zero question regarding Bosa’s fit in the 49ers’ 4-3 defense. He has the ability to play on both ends of the defensive line In base downs and sub-packages. Bosa’s unique play strength and leverage would also allow the 49ers to slide him inside to take advantage of a particular matchup or protection.ProjectionIt’s highly unlikely Bosa slides outside of the Top 3 selections. If the 49ers want him, they’ll have to pick Bosa at two.WhyThis one’s simple: Bosa is the draft’s best player at the 49ers’ biggest need. Ford’s contract, despite being labeled as five years, is more of a one-year trial run to ensure he maintain his pace set in 2018. Bosa would give the 49ers a long-term solution at pass rusher. He’s a blue-chip prospect with 10+ sack potential , even as a rookie. The 49ers would be lucky to have Bosa fall into their laps should the Cardinals go with Murray. Don’t overthink this one, Lynch.
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