A picture in Camp is starting to form. We know that Carlos Hyde will battle with Joe Williams, Matt Brieda, Tim Hightower, Kapri Bibbs and the seldom mentioned Raheem Mostert. That group has to be reduced to a maximum of 4 and minimum of 3 If Kyle Juszczyk is not categorized as an “OW” he will be included in that group. There will be some really talented running backs leaving the 49ers.
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49ers OTAs Brian Hoyer, Tim Hightower & Jeremy Kerley Dominate Early
Brian Hoyer was nearly flawless in day 2 of the OTA’s while Jeremy Kerley, and Marquis Goodwin reaped the benefits of the new quarterback’s pinpoint accuracy. Tim Hightower and Kapri Bibbs held classes on how to perform in Bobby Turner’s “Outside Zone Scheme Blocking” while Carlos Hyde and the rookie class struggled, watched, and learned with the rest.
49ers Fans Weekly: OTAs Begin With Matt Breida Leaving Minicamp The Best Rookie On The Field!
Matt Breida, Trent Taylor, and Lorenzo Jerome were on several occasions taking turns during minicamp collecting praises. Akhello Witherspoon meanwhile was demolished by a move Kendrick Bourne used to get by him. Last week however, it seemed that Matt Breida stole the spotlight from Joe Williams with some sizzling exhibitions of his own.
Live! 49ers 2017 Games & The Final 53 Man Roster Predictions EP2
We continue with our second installment to hear from the keen minds within the Niner Empire as they attempt to predict at this early time who will be the final 53 that will be left standing to represent the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. This week Stev has the difficult task of selecting the 2017 Red & Gold army done and ready to share! He has a game by game breakdown of how the 49ers will do against every opponent on the upcoming schedule, and he is confident of being right on target!
49ers Carlos Hyde vs Joe Williams. What About Tim Hightower, Matt Breida & Kapri Bibbs?
The conversation is heating up as to who is the no.1 running back on the 49ers roster. Most believe that the spotlight is on Carlos Hyde and Joe Williams but what about Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert, Kapri Bibbs, and Tim Hightower? The fact that Shanahan alternates 2 running backs for a change of pace does not enter the conversation! It’s about who is the top dawg!