The San Francisco 49ers made six free agency signings this offseason, but three of them were particularly splashy. Richard Sherman was an arch rival and is a likely starter in the secondary, Weston Richburg will take over the center position, and Jerick McKinnon will be the team’s starting running back.
McKinnon has never been a season-long starter, instead getting opportunities primarily as a complementary back and occasionally starting when injuries arise. However, he will get a big opportunity in a Kyle Shanahan offense that could mean huge things for him in both the run and pass game.