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Kyle Shanahan coached PFF’s two highest graded rookie running backs of past decade

The San Francisco 49ers are implementing a new offensive scheme this offseason, and the hope is that head coach Kyle Shanahan and running backs coach Bobby Turner will be able to turn around a run game that has struggled with consistency. Carlos Hyde is a very talented running back, but his own injuries and poor offensive line play have created issues.

The 49ers drafted Joe Williams and signed UDFA Matt Breida to compete with Carlos Hyde and veteran free agent Tim Hightower. Shanahan and Turner have both had a lot of success building great running games.