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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to put a bow on draft season. We highlight a few UDFAs with a legitimate opportunity to crack the 53-man roster, and take a look at where things stand on the 90-man roster with all of the major offseason transactions in the books. Can Matt Breida become the next undrafted running back to find success in the Shanahan system? Which position will be the most intriguing throughout training camp and the preseason? And what does the TE group potentially tell us about what the 49ers want to do on offense? All that, plus cuts at running back, a safety who was in the top 100 players on Mike Mayock’s board, and NaVorro Bowman trade rumors.
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Matt Breida
Put this up last night, but #49ers might’ve found a steal with UDFA RB Matt Breida. Big production in 2014-15.https://t.co/oiCjSOMdc4 pic.twitter.com/fqxmRLHBxN
— David Neumann (@NeumannNFL) May 2, 2017
This is the type of athlete #49ers are getting w/ Matt Breida. Making a man miss, reversing field, and getting the corner on an SEC defense. pic.twitter.com/QQRa7pKdeA
— David Neumann (@NeumannNFL) May 1, 2017
WVU had one of the best run Ds in the nation in 2015. Tough run here to fight for yardage after contact. pic.twitter.com/w2mXmknI2I
— David Neumann (@NeumannNFL) May 1, 2017
Which offense was it that was famous for those big wide-zone runs again? pic.twitter.com/OL49Lkt5MX
— David Neumann (@NeumannNFL) May 1, 2017
Lorenzo Jerome
Love @MikeMayock and now I love him even more after hearing him fired up about Lorenzo Jerome 30 mins ago on @nflnetwork #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/3Wbtwxc7nN
— Ralph S. Ventre (@NECralph) April 29, 2017
Lorenzo Jerome: When he trusts his instincts he can be disruptive. Eyes on QB, reacts quickly to the bubble, avoiding the block. Solid hit. pic.twitter.com/ApDK1SKGu4
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) May 10, 2017
Lorenzo Jerome: Adept at reading the QBs eyes and sinking into the throwing lane. Did it a couple times on the tape I saw. Good ball skills pic.twitter.com/7iN7jCrKwJ
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) May 10, 2017
Lorenzo Jerome: Can add value as a kick returner as well. Pretty ridiculous stop and start here. #49ers pic.twitter.com/Vv0H2W7Avo
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) May 10, 2017
Cole Hikutini
Cole Hikutini: This time he gets his head over his feet, is extended, and easily shed again. #49ers pic.twitter.com/eLXhCMYLfN
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) May 10, 2017
Cole NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO #49ers pic.twitter.com/uIBj271fUS
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) May 10, 2017
We didn’t sign Cole Hikutini for his blocking though. We signed him because he can run up the seam and has nice soft hands #49ers pic.twitter.com/kF3yDAzhsC
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) May 10, 2017
Shanahan ran a play very similar to this in Atlanta. Have the TE fake the block then leak out for a throwback. Easy to project. #49ers pic.twitter.com/VuU8Pxulxk
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) May 10, 2017