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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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Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson (9) kicks an extra point against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson (9) kicks an extra point against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams

V1.0 Assessment:

Kicker: Phil Dawson

Punter: Bradley Pinion

Returner: Bruce Ellington

V2.0 Assessment:

No changes.

There really isn’t a lot of drama associated with special teams, although the only real question is whether or not wide receiver, and return man, Bruce Ellington can retain the job he mostly held last season.

Veteran kicker Phil Dawson wins out, although rookie UDFA kicker John Lunsford has been awfully active on social media lately:

https://twitter.com/JohnLunsford49/status/760646610007183361

Punter Bradley Pinion isn’t going anywhere either.

Next: Free Safety