“The core tenets of the 49ers’ offense are to attack with an outside zone run game (though they mix in plenty of inside zone, gap scheme and other runs, too) and create defensive expectations that you exploit. There’s been a lot predicated on timing and attacking the middle of the field, because that’s where Garoppolo has thrived.
With Lance, you wonder how much the 49ers’ staff will create running opportunities for him, and whether they’ll look to put safeties in conflict with deep throws more consistently.”
“The influx of young running backs over the past two drafts makes for what should be interesting competition at running back, as coach Kyle Shanahan appears determined to deploy more of a backs-by-committee approach.