GLENDALE Mike McGlinchey Jersey , Ariz. (AP) — C.J. Beathard lined up in the shotgun with 7 seconds left, hoping to get one more completion to set up a potential tying field goal.He and the 49ers never got the chance.The snap sailed over Beathard’s head and San Francisco’s chances went with it, punctuating a disheartening 18-15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.“Guys are really hurting in there and they should be,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “If they’re not, something’s wrong with them. But it’s our job, it’s what we do. We’re not happy at all with where the season’s gone. We need to step it up and we’re going to do something about it.”Arizona won the NFC West rivals’ first meeting on Oct. 7 by forcing five turnovers.The Cardinals completed the season sweep behind rookie quarterback Josh Rosen’s late-game poise.Rosen spent the first three quarters frustrated by San Francisco’s near-constant pressure. He was sacked three times, including once for a safety in the first quarter, and often had to throw before he could go through his progressions with hands and bodies all around.Once the fourth quarter started, the 49ers couldn’t get the same kind of pressure and Rosen flourished with the extra time.He led Arizona on a pair of scoring drives in the quarter, hitting Larry Fitzgerald on a 13-yard touchdown pass early, then finding Christian Kirk on a 9-yard score with 34 seconds left.San Francisco (1-7) has lost six straight, including three games by three points or less.“We didn’t expect to start this way, obviously,” said Beathard, who threw for 190 yards and a touchdown on 14-of-28 passing. “But we have and this is where we’re at right now, and we’ve got to move forward.”The 49ers put themselves in good position to end the losing streak by dominating Arizona on defense and doing just enough on offense through three quarters.The Cardinals labored against San Francisco’s defense in their first game under new offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, held to 135 yards and one field goal by Phil Dawson.The 49ers had their own offensive problems in the first half, leading 5-3 despite gaining 61 total yards.San Francisco finally revved up its offense in the second half Kwon Alexander Jersey , going up 15-3 after Beathard threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Goodwin and Robbie Gould kicked his second field goal, from 20 yards.Nothing worked in the fourth quarter.The offense sputtered when it could have helped run out the clock, managing a meager 59 yards. The defense scooped up a fumble after Rosen’s TD pass to Fitzgerald, but allowed the Cardinals to march for the winning score after getting the ball back at their own 27-yard line with 2:16 left.The 49ers still had a chance for a tying field goal, reaching Arizona’s 45-yard line with 10 seconds left, but Beathard threw a completion and had to scramble for the ball after Erik Magnuson’s snap sailed over his head.“Last time we played them, we dominated them,” said San Francisco receiver Kendrick Bourne, who had seven catches for 71 yards. “It’s just not finishing when we need to. We’ve got to figure out how to fix that.” Addressing your San Francisco 49ers comments, questions and concerns in our offseason Niners Nation mailbag." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteNiners Nationa San Francisco 49ers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibrary49ersOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsFiled under:San Francisco 49ers NewsNN Mailbag: Garoppolo’s debut, expectations for Pettis, injury updates, Nick Bosa and moreNew,20commentsAddressing your 49ers comments, questions and concerns in our offseason Niners Nation mailbag.PDTShareTweetShareShareNN Mailbag: Garoppolo’s debut, expectations for Pettis, injury updates, Nick Bosa and moreStan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsThe San Francisco 49ers began organized team activities on Monday Dee Ford Jersey , with the media given their first glance of practices on Tuesday. With the access came plenty of new developments. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has taken the field. A new crop of injuries have emerged. Players have begun competing for roster spots as general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan evaluate their roster in Year 3. We’re back in this week’s offseason mailbag. As always, you’re welcome to drop questions in here for our next mailbag or tweet me @Rob_Lowder.How much should we expect from Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason?I don’t expect Garoppolo’s limitations to last long, Darius. The 49ers’ franchise quarterback participated in 7-on-7 drills during OTAs and will likely step up to full team drills at the start of training camp in July. Veteran cornerback Richard Sherman was impressed with Garoppolo’s throwing ability. Garoppolo jokingly (sort of) said he was at odds with the training staff on how much of a workload he was capable of handling. Garoppolo is clearly eager to resume his role under center and is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.Will Garoppolo wear a brace this season?Absolutely, Alex. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wore it next season, as well. Most players recovering from knee injuries wear braces longer than required, especially now that they’ve become lighter and more comfortable. What are the expectations for Dante Pettis?The expectations for Pettis are high, Cy, as they should be. He was far-and-away the team’s most productive receiver to close out the season, putting up numbers that would border on the production of the league’s best. If Pettis can stay healthy, he should be the 49ers’ top option along the perimeter. 1,000 yards and 10 scores is an obtainable expectation for Pettis in 2019. Are the 49ers getting their injuries out of the way early?First, a quick recap of the injuries we learned about during the first open practice of OTAs: Running back Matt Breida suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle while lifting weights. Tight end Garrett Celek has a back injury and also has not been cleared from last season’s concussion. Linebacker Fred Warner underwent a knee scope. Running back Raheem Mostert suffered a setback after breaking his forearm last season. All are expected to be ready for training camp.Jordan’s question is funny, though, especially considering Shanahan eluded to the same idea during Wednesday’s press conference. Shanahan said he’d rather the 49ers have a lot of injuries during OTAs than at training camp, and the current expectation is that none of their ailments are long-term. Is Nick Bosa’s hamstring injury worrisome?49ersCamelot addresses the elephant in the room. The 49ers’ No. 2 pick this year suffered a minor hamstring injury during Tuesday’s practice during a 1-on-1 pass rush drill. Bosa was clearly frustrated, grabbing his leg while sitting out the rest of practice. He didn’t receive a lot of attention from the 49ers medical staff and there hasn’t been an update as to the severity or a recovery timetable. I assume it’s a minor tweak that the 49ers will take slowly, but overall, nothing to worry about.Is it time to worry about Jerick McKinnon’s recovery?On the other hand Roger Craig Jersey , McKinnon’s status as he recovers from his torn ACL is more noteworthy. Although I still wouldn’t classify it as something worth worrying about, Steph. The 49ers running back is expected to be ready for training camp, per Shanahan. McKinnon’s position is far more physically demanding than Garoppolo’s, which is the reason you’ve seen the latter participate more extensively.Do injuries to Fred Warner and Kwon Alexander hamper the defense’s progress?I don’t think so, Shiga. Warner is already familiar with the defense while Alexander, an experienced veteran, won’t struggle to grasp any of the concepts. If anything, the presumed starters’ absence will give backups like rookie Dre Greenlaw a chance to become better acquainted with the 49ers’ defensive scheme. Most of the players around the linebackers are familiar with their role and won’t be impacted by the absence of Warner and Alexander.Will Kwon Alexander be ready for Week 1?There hasn’t be an update on Alexander’s recovery from a torn ACL suffered in October of last season. I don’t expect Alexander to be ready for Week 1, Zack. Starting the season on the PUP list (Physically Unable to Perform) isn’t out of the question for Alexander, which would keep him on the sideline for the first six weeks of the regular season. If the 49ers feel he’ll be ready sooner, Alexander will be kept on the 53-man roster and listed as a gameday inactive until he’s ready to take the field.Will the 49ers feature Jimmy Garoppolo and Marquise Goodwin in the deep passing attack?That’s definitely the hope, Rod. Garoppolo and Goodwin established a quick connection during the quarterback’s first five starts with the team in 2017. The pair never got a chance to resume in 2018, with Goodwin suffering a leg injury and essentially missing two of Garoppolo’s three starts last season. Garoppolo’s deep ball will likely be one of the last passes he develops a feel for as he regains trust in his surgically repaired knee. His deep accuracy was in question last year, but Garoppolo put on a downfield clinic during training camp, with many of his bigger plays going to Goodwin. The pair will be eager to resume their relationship.Is there any concern that Robbie Gould’s trade demand will result in a holdout?It’s a real possiblity, DB. The 49ers kicker has informed the team he won’t sign their franchise tag tender and requested a trade in April. Gould and his agent have both said that a holdout would only last until the regular season, with Gould willing to kick for the team Week 1. Could that change? Absolutely.