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San Francisco 49ers: Wide Receiver a Key Focal Point in 2016

The San Francisco 49ers will start wide receiver Torrey Smith in 2016. And playing alongside him in a starting formation will be…

It’s an unanswered question and one which will not likely be determined anytime soon. By electing not to re-sign veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin during the offseason, the 49ers have opened up the door for a youth movement this year — creating opportunities for younger players to step into the fray on a regular basis.

As the Niners move through their OTA sessions, one thing is becoming clear: San Francisco is giving plenty of opportunities to each wide receiver on its roster.