The San Francisco 49ers offensive success in 2018 will revolve primarily around Kyle Shanahan’s scheme and the performance of Jimmy Garoppolo. But what about the weapons that Garoppolo will have within that scheme? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranked out offensive arsenals around the league, focusing entirely on running backs, fullbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends.
Barnwell’s rankings did not include the impact of the quarterback, offensive line, or scheme. He did not factor in contract value, or long-term impact. It was simply based on projected 2018 performance. Additionally, it was weighted more toward top level talent than a group with less talent but more depth depth since five players is usually the max you’ll see of skill players on the field.