The San Francisco 49ers will rotate linebackers next to NaVorro Bowman early in training camp. Will this open the door for someone to usurp the role from Michael Wilhoite?
The San Francisco 49ers placed Michael Wilhoite on the NFI list to open training camp, and as they hit the practice field Saturday evening, they have some ideas on how they will rotate their inside linebackers. Eric Mangini told the media Saturday afternoon that Nick Moody will get first team reps with NaVorro Bowman at the first practice. However, Mangini also said Philip Wheeler and Desmond Bishop
Magini says Nick Moody will play ILB with the first-team defense today but Phillip Wheeler & Desmond Bishop also will be worked in with 1s.