By the end of the 2019 season and into the playoffs, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan entrusted essentially three wide receivers with pass-catching duties: Deebo Samuel, Emmanuel Sanders and Kendrick Bourne.
There were other options, yes. But none made any substantial impact outside that trio.
Heading into 2020, it’s likely the Niners will be forced into shaking up the position considerably. Sanders is a pending free agent. And while Shanahan has reiterated he wants the veteran back, San Francisco’s current cap situation is going to be a big obstacle in meeting Sanders’ asking price.