When you think about the 49ers entering training camp, it’s easy to get excited about individual matchups like Trent Williams versus Nick Bosa and George Kittle going head-to-head against Fred Warner.
There are a couple of positional battles that’ll sort themselves out. At defensive tackle, it’s on Javon Kinlaw to replace D.J. Jones. Kinlaw, a former top-15 pick, has higher expectations than Jones. You’re hoping Kinlaw brings more to the table as a pass-rusher than Jones and what Kinlaw’s shown early in his career.
Do we know who Kinlaw is as a player? I’m not sure we do in either case.