The San Francisco 49ers got amazing production out of their rookies in 2019. Fred Warner proved he can relay signals from defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, Dante Pettis showed some good stuff at the end of the year while Richie James had a housecall against the Seattle Seahawks. Then there’s Mike McGlinchey. Waterboarding beers aside, McGlinchey was a mauler in the run game.
Now that the rookie season is over, things can only get better with a bit longer in Kyle Shanahan’s system. There are some big things expected out of the second year players. Mike McGlinchey impressed in run blocking, but needs to improve his pass protection. Fred Warner is now becoming an invaluable piece on the field as well relaying calls to the defense.
On the offensive side of the ball, Dante Pettis is becoming a favorite. He finished last season with with 27 receptions, 467 yards, and five touchdowns. Whatever the plan is for Pettis is anyone’s guess, but it seems like he’s primed for a much larger role in 2019.
Kentavius Street had zero impact last season, spending the year on injured reserve, while Tarvarius Moore has been moved back to safety from cornerback. Both are a bit questionable since we haven’t seen much at either position.
Here is a partial list of players heading into their second year. Who do you think will have the biggest impact in 2019?
Mike McGlinchey (RT)
Fred Warner (LB)
Dante Pettis (WR)
Tarvarius Moore (CB/S)
Kentavius Street (DE)
D.J. Reed (S)
Marcell Harris (S)
Emmanuel Moseley (CB)
Najee Toran (G)
Jeff Wilson (RB)
Ross Dwelley (TE)