Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
Top 5 guys I'm keeping my eye on for this game
OT Mike McGlinchey - Hopefully can settle in and hold his own. We need him ready for week 1.
RB Joe Williams - See how he has progressed into year 2. Can he be a factor for us on offense?
WR Dante Pettis- Would love to see him make some plays in this game. Also show his punt return ability.
DL Julian Taylor - Getting good reviews at camp. Will it translate to a game?
LB Fred Warner - With Foster out for the first two weeks, can Warner begin to make a case to start beside Malcolm Smith?
Joe Williams is the top for me. Talent wise he could be the #1 RB on the roster. If he can get stuff sorted out between the ears he can be a real weapon. Keeping the ball off the ground will be huge for him.
Beyond that I am curious to see the guard play. Not sold on Tomlinson yet and I hope someone can step up at RG to solidify their position as a starter.
Also intrigued to see how Thomas has improved along with watching the collective group of pass rushers on the outside.