Niners’ Cornerback Competition Could be Fierce
As the 49ers get ready for the NFL draft that begins April 30, cornerback is considered a position of prime need.Perrish Cox and Chris Culliver, who both were starting at the end of the 2014 season, left in free agency. Their departure has left a giant question mark dangling over the San Francisco secondary.Yet while the 49ers suddenly are much thinner at cornerback, they may be in much better shape than some people believe.Tramaine Brock, who missed much of last season with a foot injury – but started the season as the team's top corner – should be back to anchor one spot. And his presence alone should be a plus, says safety Antoine Bethea."T-Brock is healthy and once we come together, get this camaraderie together out her working, pushing each other, get these OTAs, minicamps and all that, I think we'll be fine," Bethea told reporters recently at the start of the 49ers' voluntary offseason workout program at the team facility in Santa Clara.The leader to start on the other side is former Charger Shareece Wright. Right behind them are veterans Chris Cook and Marcus Cromartie.Plus, as Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee noted in a story this week, the 49ers have several...
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