The 49ers going into training camp have a few certainties on their roster. Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback and Fred Warner at linebacker for example. What’ll matter more in camp are the players who aren’t sure things.
There are a host of 49ers who need to shine in camp to either earn roster spots or starting jobs. Here are seven players in need of strong showings in this year’s camp:
WR Dante Pettis
Pettis didn’t get an offseason to work his way out of the hole he fell into last season. His second season was a dud after a strong rookie campaign, and he finished 2019 with just 11 catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Eventually he was pushed out of the wide receiver rotation and was a healthy scratch for the Super Bowl. There are plenty of opportunities this year for Pettis to earn snaps. If he doesn’t play his way into a role, he could play his way off the team.