Organized team activities have begun. This is the part of the season where 90 men fight for a spot on the 53 man roster. It is far to early to know who will make the cut across the board but most of the starting spots can be penciled in for certainty with the exception of WR which will feature multiple receivers learning the various X,Y, and Z positions. Here is my estimation on what the 49er depth chart will look like come week 1 of the regular season. Players in bold are new additions to the roster from last year.
Quarterback(3): Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Josh Johnson
Half Back(5): Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter, LaMichael James, Brandon Jacobs, Rock Cartwright
Fullback(1): Bruce Miller
Tight End (3): Vernon Davis, Delanie Walker, Nate Byham
Wide Receiver (6): Michael Crabtree, Mario Manningham, A.J. Jenkins, Randy Moss, Kyle Williams, Ted Ginn Jr.
Tackles (2): Joe Staley, Anthony Davis
Guards (4): Mike Iupati, Alex Boone, Daniel Kilgore, Joe Looney
Centers (2): Jonathan Goodwin, Jason Slowey
Defensive Ends (3): Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Will Tukuafu
Defensive Tackles (3): Isaac Sopoaga, Ricky Jean Francois, Ian Williams
Outside Linebackers (4): Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Parys Haralson, Cam Johnson
Inside Linebackers (4): Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Larry Grant, Tavares Gooden
Cornerbacks (5): Carlos Rogers, Tarell Brown, Chris Culliver, Perrish Cox, Tramaine Brock
Safeties (5): Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, C.J. Spillman, Trenton Robinson, Colin Jones
Specialists (3): David Akers, Andy Lee, Brian Jennings
Notable Cuts:QB Scott Tolzien, CB Curtis Holcomb, WR Chris Owusu, LB Darius Fleming(injury), DE DeMarcuss Dobbs
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