First Look at 49ers Depth Chart.

OFFENSE
Wide receiver: Anquan Boldin, Quinton Patton, Bruce Ellington, DeAndrew White, Isaac Blakeney, DiAndre Campbell, Nigel King
Left tackle: Joe Staley, Patrick Miller, Sean Hooey
Left guard: Alex Boone, Andrew Tiller
Center: Joe Looney, Ian Silberman, Dillon Farrell
Right guard: Marcus Martin, Brandon Thomas
Right tackle: Erik Pears, Trent Brown, Justin Renfrow
Tight end: Vernon Davis, Vance McDonald, Derek Carrier, Garrett Celek, Blake Bell, Asante Cleveland, Xavier Grimble, Busta Anderson
Wide receiver: Torrey Smith, Jerome Simpson, Chuck Jacobs, Dres Anderson, Mario Hull Fullback: Bruce Miller, Trey Millard
Running back: Carlos Hyde, Reggie Bush, Kendall Hunter, Mike Davis, Jarryd Hayne, Kendall Gaskins
Quarterback: Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert, Dylan Thompson

DEFENSE
Left defensive tackle: Glenn Dorsey, Tony Jerod-Eddie, Darnell Dockett, Kaleb Ramsey, Arik Armstead
Nose tackle: Ian Williams, Mike Purcell, Garrison Smith
Right defensive tackle: Quinton Dial, Tank Carradine, Lawrence Okoye
Outside linebacker: Ahmad Brooks, Aaron Lynch, Marcus Rush
Inside linebacker: NaVorro Bowman, Shane Skov, Desmond Bishop
Inside linebacker: Nick Moody, Philip Wheeler, Steve Beauharnais
Outside linebacker: Corey Lemonier, Eli Harold, Shawn Lemon
Left cornerback: Tramaine Brock, Dontae Johnson, Keith Reaser, Mylan Hicks
Right cornerback: Shareece Wright, Marcus Cromartie, Kenneth Acker, Leon McFadden
Free safety: Eric Reid, Jimmie Ward, Jaquiski Tartt, Jermaine Whitehead
Strong safety: Antoine Bethea, Craig Dahl, L.J. McCray

SPECIAL TEAMS
Punter: Bradley Pinion
Kicker: Phil Dawson, Corey Acosta
Holder: Bradley Pinion
Punt return: Reggie Bush, Bruce Ellington, Jarryd Hayne
Kick return: Reggie Bush, DeAndrew White, Mario Hull
Long snapper: Kyle Nelson



Alright, so the first look at our current Depth Chart, What stands out to you?

First thing i noticed is the Offensive Line, and thinking will it work. With Looney at Center? interesting, obviously all these things are subject to change.

But for RG that was pretty known as well as Pears at RT. I'm really hoping to see Deandrew White get some play time to see what all the Hype is about.

Defensively i'm little surprised to see Dockett so far back, i thought he would be a forsure starter, still not to sure how Dorsey will pan out as a DE on a 3-4 LINE.

Obviously was the Cory Lemonier threw me off, but it makes sense, since Lynch is not practicing yet, and Harold is a rookie, plus Brooks is on the opposite side.

Very excited to see Moody and Bowman on the Inside though.

My only other question is Shareece wright opposite of Brock, now i thought Reaser was an easy shoe in to start.

But i guess this is why we have these games to make those adjustments.

Cant' wait for Saturday

It's, for the most part, completely insignificant. "Veterans" will almost always be noted first. I've got my own that I reference (that I feel is more accurate). Like JT said, they are required to put something down on paper...but there are base 'starters,' nickel starters, dime starters, etc. Lots of personnel packages and rotation this year so the depth chart is even more insignificant.

shocking that Farrel is the 3rd center option

Also that McFadden is so far down the depth chart at CB

Originally posted by NCommand:
It's, for the most part, completely insignificant. "Veterens" will almost always be noted first, etc. I've got my own that I reference (that I feel is more accurate). Like JT said, they are required to put something down on paper...but there are base 'starters,' nickel starters, dime starters, etc. Lots of personnel packages and rotation this year.

This...people are really really overreacting to this 1st preseason depth chart lol

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by NCommand:
It's, for the most part, completely insignificant. "Veterens" will almost always be noted first, etc. I've got my own that I reference (that I feel is more accurate). Like JT said, they are required to put something down on paper...but there are base 'starters,' nickel starters, dime starters, etc. Lots of personnel packages and rotation this year.

This...people are really really overreacting to this 1st preseason depth chart lol

Well like i was said, all these things are subject to change, which is why we have these preseason games.

It's all about trying different things and seeing what works best.

QB: Kaepernick, Gabbert, Thompson
FB: Miller, Millard
RB: Hyde, Bush, Hunter, Davis, Hayne, Gaskins
OL: Staley, Boone, Kilgore, Martin, Pears/Brown, Looney, Thomas, Farrell, Silberman
TE: Davis, McDonald, Carrier, Bell, Celek, Anderson
WR: Smith, Boldin, Simpson, Patton, Ellington, White/Anderson/Jacobs

DL: Dorsey, Williams, Dial, Dockett, Carradine, Armstead, TJE, Okoye, Ramsey
ILB: Bowman, Wilhoite, Moody, Wheeler/Bishop, Skov, Bellore (Makes it for st though)
OLB: Brooks, Lynch, Lemonier, Harold (soon will pass lemonier), Lemon
CB: Brock, Wright, Johnson, Ward, Reaser, Acker, McFadden/Cromartie
S: Reid, Bethea, Dahl, Tartt, McCray

That would be my depth chart. If you wanted my final roster:

QB: Kaepernick, Gabbert
FB: Miller, Millard
RB: Hyde, Bush, Hunter, Davis
OL: Staley, Boone, Kilgore, Martin, Pears/Brown, Looney, Thomas, Silberman (has edge over farrell since cost a draft pick)
TE: Davis, McDonald, Carrier, Bell (we should IR Rory Anderson)
WR: Smith, Boldin, Simpson, Patton, Ellington (white would beat out anderson/jacobs but no room for 6 wr with 4 te)

DL: Dorsey, Williams, Dial, Dockett, Carradine, Armstead (I'm sure TJE makes it though)
ILB: Bowman, Wilhoite, Wheeler/Bishop vs Moody (I say Moody wins), Bellore (ST)
OLB: Brooks, Lynch, Lemonier, Harold
CB: Brock, Wright, Johnson, Ward, Reaser, Acker
S: Reid, Bethea, (ward), Tartt (I'm sure Dahl makes it though)

ST: Dawson, Pinion, Nelson

That's 26 O, 24 D, 3 ST..... I could also see Silberman getting cut and White making it so 6 wr and 4 te. A shock would be McDonald/Carrier cut and 3 TE's and 6 WR's.

^^^ Good one Gore!

My 53/depth chart (for now; may be a couple rise up and onto the 53; will continue to edit as we go)...keeping in mind we'll actually USE all 46 this year in various rotations and packages; 'starter' is completely insignificant.

Starter --- Rookie --- (Injured Reserve/Inactive PUP)(Key Backup)

Offensive Personnel: (26)
(2) QB: Colin Kaepernick; Blaine Gabbert (Blake Bell)
(2) RB1: Carlos Hyde; Mike Davis
(2) RB2: Reggie Bush; Kendall Hunter
(1) H-Back: Trey Millard
(4) TE: Vernon Davis; Vance McDonald, Derek Carrier & Blake Bell
(1) FB: Bruce Miller; (Trey Millard)
(2) X WR: Torrey Smith; Jerome Simpson
(2) Y WR (SLOT): Bruce Ellington; DeAndrew White
(2) Z WR: Anquan Boldin; Dres Anderson (DeAndre Smelter)
(1) LOT: Joe Staley; (Alex Boone)
(2) LG: Alex Boone; Dillon Farrell
(1) C: Joe Looney; (Marcus Martin & Daniel Kilgore)
(2) RG: Marcus Martin; Brandon Thomas
(2) ROT: Erik Pears; Trenton Brown

Defensive Personnel: (24)
(3) RDE: Quinton Dial; Tank Carradine & Arik Armstead
(1) NT: Ian Williams; (Glenn Dorsey & Quinton Dial)
(2) LDE: Glenn Dorsey; Darnell Dockett
(2) WILL: Ahmad Brooks; Eli Harold
(2) TED: Michael Wilhoite; Nick Moody
(2) MIKE: Navarro Bowman; Nick Bellore
(2) SAM: Aaron Lynch; Corey Lemonier
(3) RCB: Shareece Wright; Dontae Johnson & Kenneth Acker
(2) SLOT (S/CB): Jimmie Ward; Keith Reaser
(1) LCB: Tramaine Brock; (Dontae Johnson)
(1) FS: Eric Reid; L.J. McCray (Jimmie Ward)
(1) SS: Antoine Bethea; (Jaquiski Tartt)
(2) NICKEL/DIME (SS/ILB Robber): Jaquiski Tartt

Special Teams: (3)
(1) LS: Kyle Nelson
(1) PK: Phil Dawson; (Bradley Pinion)
(1) P: Bradley Pinion

PR/KOR: Bruce Ellington/Reggie Bush/DeAndrew White

Read more at http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/niners/182289-post-draft-man-depth-chart/page27/#d7VxGBtkFWsux3Qc.99

Which is more of a down grade from the first depth chart?

Pears starting in place for Davis

or

Lemonier starting in place for Smith

I think it is Lemonier because if he wins the starting job he will not register more then 5 sack the whole year.

Plug Carradine into Lemoniers spot, and go with a Seifert style 4-3 under

Originally posted by Hitman49:
Which is more of a down grade from the first depth chart?

Pears starting in place for Davis

or

Lemonier starting in place for Smith

I think it is Lemonier because if he wins the starting job he will not register more then 5 sack the whole year.

Lemonier is NOT starting. It's just a veteran nod on paper.

Why is everyone picking Wright as the other starting corner?

Guy was terrible, Voting REASER

Originally posted by NinerDreamer11:
Why is everyone picking Wright as the other starting corner?

Guy was terrible, Voting REASER

Where you been? He and Brock have been the two most standout CB's thus far.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by NCommand:
It's, for the most part, completely insignificant. "Veterens" will almost always be noted first, etc. I've got my own that I reference (that I feel is more accurate). Like JT said, they are required to put something down on paper...but there are base 'starters,' nickel starters, dime starters, etc. Lots of personnel packages and rotation this year.

This...people are really really overreacting to this 1st preseason depth chart lol

Agree. "Much Ado About Nothing"

Can change in 45 seconds.

Originally posted by NinerDreamer11:
Why is everyone picking Wright as the other starting corner?

Guy was terrible, Voting REASER

I could see Johnson or Wright... it was a close call for me. I was going to put Wright/Johnson. As for Wright I think they can get the most out of him like with Carlos Rogers.

Ncommand, I know you're on top of things because you include Blake Bell as emergency QB on your depth chart. Good thinking. I'll agree that we keep 2 qbs... no need for a 3rd when we will need the spot if we keep 2 fb's, 4 te's, 4 rb's and 6 wr's. Something has got to give on one of those... we can't keep max out of all those spots even with 2 qb's. Could be a tough cut at TE/RB/WR.

Originally posted by Gore_21:

Originally posted by NinerDreamer11:

Why is everyone picking Wright as the other starting corner?

Guy was terrible, Voting REASER

I could see Johnson or Wright... it was a close call for me. I was going to put Wright/Johnson. As for Wright I think they can get the most out of him like with Carlos Rogers.

Ncommand, I know you're on top of things because you include Blake Bell as emergency QB on your depth chart. Good thinking. I'll agree that we keep 2 qbs... no need for a 3rd when we will need the spot if we keep 2 fb's, 4 te's, 4 rb's and 6 wr's. Something has got to give on one of those... we can't keep max out of all those spots even with 2 qb's. Could be a tough cut at TE/RB/WR.

Bell could be a feasible emergency backup at a couple of positions, but has he been playing anything other than TE? I understand you guys are saying he would be an emergency QB, but it seems somewhat unrealistic to just throw him in there with no reps.

At the same time, if we only dress/keep 2 QBs, who else is there?