San Francisco 49ers Contributing Rookies
By Editorial Staff
NFL Mocks is going to do a team by team look at what rookies have the potential to contribute during their first season. Every year there are countless rookies that have major and minor impacts. Everyone expects the 1st round picks to make an impact but we hope to point out some other players that may help your favorite team win games.
Coach Mike Singletary has the 49ers as a rising team and many feel that they have a legitimate shot to win their division this season. If the 49ers hope to make the playoffs they will be counting on several rookies to be major contributors.
Anthony Davis– Anthony Davis has had a strong training camp and has been named the starting right tackle. The 49ers are a team that likes to pound the football so Davis’s contribution on the offensive line will be a major factor on how successful they are at running the ball.
Mike Iupati– Iupati has also moved into the starting lineup and very well could be the best offensive lineman on the team. His hard nosed playing style is exactly how the 49ers aspire to play. He is going to be a major force while opening running lanes for Frank Gore.
Taylor Mays– Mays has been working hard and recently has been promoted to the 2nd team. Mays is battling for a starting safety spot and seems to have his eye on Michael Lewis. I fully expect Mays to see a lot of playing time this season and provide us with some highlight reel hits!
Navarro Bowman– Bowman ascended to the 2nd team after an injury to a fellow linebacker and he made the most of the opportunity. He seems to be slowly figuring things out and could find his way into the linebacker rotation. He figures to get playing time on special teams.
Anthony Dixon– Dixon will be battling Glenn Coffee and Michael Robinson for snaps backing up Frank Gore. Dixon is a powerful running back so he could figure to get some time if Gore gets hurt.
Kyle Williams– Williams has opened a lot of eyes at 49ers training camp with his speed and quickness. Word is that he is pushing Ted Ginn Jr. for the kick and punt return jobs.