Davis-Price challenging Mason for 49ers’ third RB spot

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers got zero contributions from a running back chosen in the third round of the draft for two consecutive years. The feeling around Ty Davis-Price is a lot more positive this summer. "At times last year, it just didn't feel like it was the guy we watched in college," 49ers general manger John Lynch said. "But, man, it's been a complete turnaround." Obviously, Christian McCaffrey has the 49ers' starting job locked up. And as long as Elijah Mitchell can get healthy and stay healthy, he should be the team's No. 2. Mitchell is currently out for at least a week with an adductor strain. During practice on Thursday, Jordan Mason lined up with the first team, while Davis-Price was next in line for reps. The competition is for the team's third back and could mean the difference between suiting up for games or watching the regular season from the stands. Mason, who was undrafted after his four-year career at Georgia Tech, established himself ahead of Davis-Price on the depth chart last season as a rookie. "It didn't take me long to realize in the run game he was doing a doggone good job and he could contribute," 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner said. Mason...