SANTA CLARA Tom Rathman Color Rush Jersey , Calif. (AP) —ldn’t always go quite as smoothly for Nick Mullens as they did in his first start.So when Mullens followed up his record-setting debut with a spottier performance that included two interceptions and a failed late drive, Shanahan wasn’t overly concerned and remains committed to Mullens as the starter when the team returns from the bye next week.“I think it’s a positive experience,” Shanahan said Tuesday. “The guy’s played one game in his career. I know statistically that was the best start in NFL history. I mean, I think Nick did some real good things yesterday, too. It was a little bit more of a challenge in some circumstances. … What I liked about Nick is he never seemed rattled throughout the whole game, continued playing. He was great after the game. He was great watching film with him. I say it’s a good experience or step forward because I think he’ll get better from each experience he has.”Just about everything went right for Mullens in his debut against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 1, when he joined Hall of Famers Jim Kelly and Fran Tarkenton as the only players with at least 250 yards passing, three touchdown passes and no interceptions in the first career game. He also had the most efficient debut since the merger for a player with at least 20 attempts, posting a 151.9 rating in the 34-3 win.It wasn’t quite like that in a 27-23 loss to the New York Giants on Monday night. Mullens went 27 for 39 for 250 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.He helped San Francisco (2-8) build a 10-point lead in the second half before the team blew it. Mullens then drove the Niners to the 21 in the closing minute before his last-ditch pass sailed out of the back of the end zone to send San Francisco to another loss.Mullens’ best play came in the third quarter when he went through several reads before finding running back Matt Breida for an 11-yard touchdown pass that made it 20-10.But there were also some mistakes, like a slightly off-target pass to Marquise Goodwin that led to an interception in the second half and a late throw to Kendrick Bourne that led to an earlier pick in the first half that set up a New York touchdown.“I thought he did some decent things last night,” Shanahan said. “He’s a good pocket passer https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Pierre-Garcon-Jersey , so I want him to be perfect at it. He was pretty good on a number of his reads. He had a touchdown get into the last guy in his progression. Had a couple big plays, getting into number two and three. But, I want him to be automatic. I know that’s what he wants to do, too. And we’ll keep working at it until he is.”The 49ers should be healthy when they return from the bye with Shanahan predicting that everyone on the roster should be available to practice next week. That includes linebacker Reuben Foster, who missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, as well as receiver Pierre Garcon (knee) and safety Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder), who sat out Monday with injuries.Defensive backs K’Waun Williams (stinger) and receiver Goodwin were banged up in the game against the Giants but aren’t expected to miss any time. Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). We kick things off with WR Kendrick Bourne"The San Francisco 49ers drafted two wide receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft. That’s going to affect the current receivers on the roster. There’s going to be a player that played a lot of snaps in 2018 that might not be on the teams roster come September. I don’t think that’s Kendrick Bourne. It doesn’t make much sense, but Bourne was one of my favorite players watching the games last year. It’s probably the dancing, but I just appreciate how he plays the game and gives it his all.A rookie out of Eastern Washington, where Bourne was teammates with Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, didn’t put up big numbers in 2017 Earl Mitchell Jersey , but averaged over 16 yards per catch. In 2018, Bourne had 42 catchesfor 487 yards and 4 touchdowns. What we saw from Bourne in 2018 was a player that improved from his rookie year. Bourne was able to break some plays here and there, but he strikes me as more of a possession receiver, that can get schemed open and take advantage of that after the catch.Bourne came on towards the end of the season, but I’d like to see him build a rapport with Jimmy Garoppolo. That’ll be something to keep an eye on during training camp. Just how involved Bourne will be, or will he find himself buried on the depth chart with three new additions at the position.Basic infoAge: 23 (turns 24 on August 4, 2018)Experience: 2 accrued seasonsHeight: 6’1”Weight: 203Cap Status: Bourne’s cap hit for 2019 is $646,668. Only $25,000 of that is guaranteed.Why he might regress in 2019Numbers. The 49ers added Deebo Samuel, Jordan Matthews, and Jalen Hurd. Not to mention Tevin Coleman. If everyone is healthy Malcolm Smith Color Rush Jersey , Bourne’s stats will surely take a hit. The one thing to be worried about with Bourne is his early season numbers in 2018. He was non-existent with Jimmy Garoppolo. His touchdown against the Detroit Lions was by scheme.Why he might improveBourne takes the next step and is able to become the teams version of Cole Beasley. A receiver that isn’t the most athletic, but just gets open. When he doesn’t get open, he’s able to make the tough, contested catches. Bourne shows enough during training camp that Kyle Shanahan carves out a role for him during the regular season.Odds of making the teamDante Pettis, Deebo Samuel, and Jalen Hurd are making the team. Marquise Goodwin is probably going to make the team as well. Whether the team decides to carry five or six receivers, Bourne has to lock down that final spot. I like his odds, because I think he will be able to contribute on special teams. It’ll likely come down to who is more valuable, Bourne or Trent Taylor?