San Francisco 49ers: 5 Things To Look For in Training Camp

The San Francisco 49ers will be arriving to training camp in three weeks time. This will be an important time for the players to show they can implement the new game plan of head coach Chip Kelly. Niner Noise takes a look at five things we should be looking for during this upcoming camp.

The San Francisco 49ers have an interesting year ahead. There is a lot to like, from having a new head coach in Chip Kelly (which should bring a major improvement in the performance of the offense) and watching the development of the group of younger players this team boasts.

The offense will be bringing the heat with their new fast-paced inside-zone scheme. It will be fun to watch, but the results are what matters. Last season, the offense scored a paltry 238 points, where touchdowns were anemic. The execution has to match the game plan in 2016 for this result to improve.

The defense has to improve, especially with its execution and consistency. There were games last year where they played quite well, but there were other games where they were gashed in the run game and others in the passing game.

There is a lot of youth in this unit, and several of the veterans were hurt last year. With another year of experience, a simpler game plan from new defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil and the hope for the veterans to get a better injury run, this unit should be able to improve in these areas.

There are other major questions on this team. Who will be the starting quarterback? Which wide receivers make the team and who plays in which package? How does the offensive line shape up? How does the secondary shake out? Who ends up being the kicker?

All of these questions will be answered in training camp. Let’s delve a little deeper into these questions, shall we?

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