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Predicting 49ers 2016 Depth Chart Amid Training Camp

By Peter Panacy

Sep 21, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) take the field for warmups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) take the field for warmups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Left Guard

V1.0 Assessment:

Starter: Zane Beadles

Backup: Andrew Tiller

V2.0 Assessment:

No changes.

Not much of a surprise here. Free-agent acquisition Zane Beadles will likely start at left guard, and the 49ers are hoping he can emulate the efforts which resulted in a 2012 Pro Bowl bid with the Denver Broncos.

But don’t sleep on guard Andrew Tiller either.

Tiller finished strong in 2015 and posted a plus-5.8 overall grade, per Pro Football Focus, and was one of the better run-blocking linemen the 49ers had last season.

If, for whatever reason, Beadles struggles or suffers an injury, Tiller is one of the better backup options the 49ers have.

Next: Right Guard