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San Francisco 49ers: Bubble-Watch Players for Each Position

By Bobby Horne

Jun 8, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) warms up with teammates during minicamp at the San Francisco 49ers Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 8, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) warms up with teammates during minicamp at the San Francisco 49ers Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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October 22, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Glenn Dorsey (center) and inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (right) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 22, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Glenn Dorsey (center) and inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (right) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Line

Glenn Dorsey

Veteran defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey suffered an ACL tear late in the 2015 season. He is still rehabilitating and, with leverage being so important on the defensive line, he might not be ready by Week 1. Although, Dorsey is signed through the 2016 season, nothing in the NFL is guaranteed.

Based on head coach Chip Kelly’s scheme, the defensive line tends to be a point of emphasis with constant rotation. Look for the 49ers to keep as many lineman as they can.

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