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49ers 5 Biggest Disappointments So Far in the Preseason

By Robert Smith

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kellyl against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kellyl against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the first three games now in the books for the 2016 NFL preseason, it’s time to take a look at some 49ers who have disappointed so far and predict what the outcomes will be at their respective positions.

Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly watches the game against the Houston Texans. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly watches the game against the Houston Texans. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Grading players’ performances in the preseason can be a little difficult.

With so many players getting snaps on both sides of the ball, their time operating with the first team offense or defense changes from game to game, as does the caliber of player they are lining up against.

But with the third preseason game being the dry run for what we likely will see from the 49ers offensive and defensive units come September, let’s take a look at a few players (and their respective positions) who have had a disappointing preseason so far in 2016.

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