6 49ers veterans in need of strong training camp

The 49ers have a host of veterans on their roster who need to play well in training camp.

DL Solomon Thomas

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Getting a surprise breakout year from Thomas in Year 4 would be huge for the 49ers. They didn’t pick up his fifth-year option, so this could be Thomas’ final year in red and gold. He’ll get plenty of opportunities both on the edge and inside. If Thomas plays well — he’s a versatile piece who adds a ton of value to the rotation. If he doesn’t play well — he’s probably on a relatively limited snap count and minimally effective when the 49ers could use some depth help on the interior.