Floyd’s ‘motor’ bringing early returns to 49ers’ D-line

SANTA CLARA - The addition of Leonard Floyd to the 49ers' defensive line is bringing early rewards that already have been felt on the field. Coach Kyle Shanahan is impressed by the nine-year veteran's energy during games and practice alike. "Yeah, his motor's been, he's like that every day in practice," Shanahan said Wednesday. "Especially for a guy like whatever year it is, 10th or something. To be able to go that hard in practice every day, I don't get how he can keep it up." Shanahan was tipped off about the pass rusher's effort by 49ers assistant head coach for the defense Brandon Staley, who worked with Floyd with both the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams. "You could always see it on tape; he's got such a good motor on tape," Shanahan said. "He knows no other way. He loves playing football, he keeps it very simple, he likes to come out there every day. He goes hard as he can. "In the games, he just cut it loose and he kind of took over in that way, and I think he's a real inspiring guy to watch." Floyd's effort also has been noticed by Nick Bosa, who is excited for the potential of this season's defensive line room. While the star pass rusher shared that the group will...