49ers Depth Chart Tracker 2016-17 | Page 16

OnTheClock · 2016-04-30T16:30:43-07:00

Taking a look at everyone we brought in, it's going to be pretty interesting watching some of these battles. For the first year, we didn't take someone who would not be able to play in 2016. Even though our third rounder this year did get hurt last year, it was early enough to where they expect him ready for camp, so we'll have a crap-ton of competition at DB. Positional battles below: *Denotes a rookie. UPDATED 9/7/16 to reflect current depth chart. Offense: QB1: Blaine Gabbert QB2: Colin Kaepernick QB3: Christian Ponder RB1: Carlos Hyde RB2: Shaun Draughn RB3: Mike Davis/DuJuan Harris SE: Torrey Smith FL: Quinton Patton SLOT: Jeremy Kerley WR4: Aaron Burbridge WR5: Rod Streater TE1: Vance McDonald TE2: Garrett Celek TE3: Blake Bell LT: Joe Staley LG1: Zane Beadles LG2: Joshua Garnett C1: Daniel Kilgore C2: Marcus Martin RG1: Anthony Davis RG2: Andrew Tiller RT1: Trenton Brown RT2: John Theus Defense: LDE1: Arik Armstead LDE2: DeForest Buckner* RDE1: Quinton Dial RDE2: Tony Jerrod-Eddie RDE3: Ronald Blair* NT1: Mike Purcell NT2: Glenn Dorsey LOLB: Aaron Lynch LOLB: Ahmad Brooks ROLB: Eli Harold ROLB: Tank Carradine LILB: Navorro Bowman LILB2: Nick Bellore RILB: Ray-Ray Armstrong/Gerald Hodges RILB2: Michael Wilhoite LCB1: Tramaine Brock LCB2: Dontae Johnson/Rashard Robinson* RCB1: Jimmie Ward RCB2: Chris Davis/Keith Reaser FS: Eric Reid FS2: Marcus Cromartie SS1: Antoine Bethea SS2: Jacquiski Tartt Special Teams: K: Phil Dawson P: Bradley Pinion LS: Kyle Nelson KR: Chris Davis PR: Jeremy Kerley

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:07 PM

#226

thl408
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Originally posted by father49er:
And why would they release an 'unofficial' depth chart? Will there be an 'official' depth chart?

That depth chart is created by the media department. The official depth chart will be seen on Monday at game time. I don't think the coaches release anything official.

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:10 PM

#227

joaosoarrs99
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IMO both lines are looking good but I expected Buckner to start over Purcell. I'm disappointed but i think by the end of the season Buckner will be the full time starter.

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:11 PM

#228

SmokeCrabtrees
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Originally posted by thl408:
Originally posted by father49er:
And why would they release an 'unofficial' depth chart? Will there be an 'official' depth chart?

That depth chart is created by the media department. The official depth chart will be seen on Monday at game time. I don't think the coaches release anything official.

Ride the mystery as long as possible.. Curve ball city.

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:12 PM

#229

NCommand
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Originally posted by captveg:
Chris Davis is the starting KR, with Kerley #2. Interesting.

Kerley is the only listed PR.

I'd expect Dorsey to supplant Purcell once he's fully healthy.

Yup, Davis had a 25.1 yard return average with the Chargers. He and Kerley should be nice upgrades there!

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:16 PM

#230

SofaKing
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I'm sure both Carradine and Buckner will see plenty of action in Nickel / passing down situations.

Carradine is new to OLB. Let him focus on what he does best...get after the QB.

Buckner is going to be a beast, but needs to learn how to consistently play with leverage to better play the run on early downs.

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:29 PM

#231

Joecool
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Originally posted by thl408:

Surprises to me are Purcell at NT. Thought the DEs would be AA/DeFo with Dial at NT. Also, Harold getting the nod over Tank. I'm sure there will be a rotation, but I thought Tank outplayed Harold.

After seeing this, I don't buy it.

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:31 PM

#232

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Ray-Ray a co starter? Impressed by A. Davis moving to Guard and being the day 1 starter he must look much better than Tiller and Garnett. A little disappointed in Harold starting but I get it. Can't wait to see this team

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:35 PM

#233

tohara3
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Will be interesting yo see this team on Monday night! Go 49ers

Sep 6, 2016 at 4:35 PM

#234

Joecool
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Tank is obviously a passing down player due to his crapness at sealing the edge.

Guys that should not be on the team:

Wilhoite < Skov

Tartt > Bathea

Sep 6, 2016 at 5:18 PM

#235

Cisco0623
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Originally posted by Joecool:
Tank is obviously a passing down player due to his crapness at sealing the edge.

Guys that should not be on the team:

Wilhoite < Skov

Tartt > Bathea

I think having Bathea around is about veteran presence in the locker room as well. I'm sure Tartt will see plenty of action.

Sep 6, 2016 at 5:49 PM

#236

stonecold590
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Buckner is a monster and will be a beast in the future. I don't see amazing things this year for him though. I think he will be good. He will make mistakes but will improve week to week. The learning curve at his position is a 2-3 year deal. If he does impress this year then you just know he is getting it a bit faster. By next year Arms 3rd and Bucks 2nd is when I think we will start to see these 2 guys showing what the Deuce Ducks can really do with each other.

Sep 6, 2016 at 6:08 PM

#237

NCommand
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Originally posted by NinerGM:
Originally posted by Joecool:
Tank is obviously a passing down player due to his crapness at sealing the edge.

Guys that should not be on the team:

Wilhoite < Skov

Tartt > Bathea

Agreed. Hoping there's some last minute hope that we find a strong replacement for WIlhoite. The guys is downright abysmal in coverage. If I were an opposing offense, I would design plays to just have my TE post up against him on short and intermediate routes.

Dude can't even tackle more either. I saw him TWICE run outside the hole to where the RB just ran through the open vacated hole. This means he's not learning either. Can't rush, can't tackle, can't cover and can't learn.

Sep 6, 2016 at 6:10 PM

#238

NCommand
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Originally posted by stonecold590:
Buckner is a monster and will be a beast in the future. I don't see amazing things this year for him though. I think he will be good. He will make mistakes but will improve week to week. The learning curve at his position is a 2-3 year deal. If he does impress this year then you just know he is getting it a bit faster. By next year Arms 3rd and Bucks 2nd is when I think we will start to see these 2 guys showing what the Deuce Ducks can really do with each other.

Careful with those realistic expectations and reasoning. Every player should be an all pro right out of the gate.

Sep 6, 2016 at 6:11 PM

#239

eforbes12
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Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by thl408:

Surprises to me are Purcell at NT. Thought the DEs would be AA/DeFo with Dial at NT. Also, Harold getting the nod over Tank. I'm sure there will be a rotation, but I thought Tank outplayed Harold.

After seeing this, I don't buy it.

Chip Kelly front 7's sub in and out like no ones business.

Sep 6, 2016 at 6:23 PM

#240

Joecool
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This depth chart just shows how disorganized 49ers staff/admin is. Baalke trying to outsmart himself by labeling it unofficial.

Maybe this is Kelly's actual chart and control freak Baalke doesn't like it. I bet that's what it is.