SANTA CLARA - Veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano knew there was a chance he would return to a backup role when he signed with the 49ers in the offseason. He also knew, at worst, he would get his chances to contribute as the top backup at center and both guard positions. "With the possibility of winning a Super Bowl with this team, that was why I ultimately came here," Feliciano told NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday, shortly before the 49ers departed for their Week 10 game at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Feliciano will get his first start with the 49ers on Sunday in Jacksonville with left guard Aaron Banks expected to be sidelined for multiple games with a hyperextended toe. Feliciano was primarily a backup in his first four NFL seasons with the Raiders. Then, he started 46 games over the next four seasons with the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants. Feliciano said he knew there was a chance he would be a backup when he signed with the 49ers. After all, the 49ers had returning starters Banks, center Jake Brendel and right guard Spencer Burford. However, Feliciano said he believed he had a chance to win a job. And that could still be the way this season is heading. Feliciano, 31, has...
Feliciano to start 49ers-Jaguars as larger O-line role looms
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