It’s June, and the San Francisco 49ers aren’t going to be partaking in any on-field activities until training camp kicks off on July 26. So that means it’s time to dive into things a bit deeper, exploring some of the other topics we don’t always get to delve into on a regular basis.
Last week, Niner Noise explored some of the pros and cons behind the team’s switch to a wide-9 defensive alignment. Now, we’ll shift to the offensive side of the ball and break down all that terminology behind the X, Z and even Y wide receivers.