49ers: 2016 Depth Chart Prediction Amid Training Camp

Predicting 49ers 2016 Depth Chart Amid Training Camp

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 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) looks into the backfield of the Dallas Cowboys during the game at AT&T Stadium. San Francisco beat Dallas 28-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Strong Safety

V1.0 Assessment:

Starter: Antoine Bethea

Backup: Jaquiski Tartt

V2.0 Assessment:

No changes.

Again, there isn’t too much to worry about with San Francisco’s safety situation. The only wonder is how the 49ers will use second-year pro Jaquiski Tartt. It’s likely the Niners want to put him into a hybrid-linebacker role in sub packages, similar to what is seen in the video below:

Here’s a fun prediction for you — Tartt winds up taking over the starting job before the end of the regular season.

Let’s hope it’s not for injury’s sake. Veteran Antoine Bethea already had his 2015 cut short by a pectoral injury.

Instead, don’t be surprised if the 49ers want to see more of what Tartt can do in a starting bid by season’s end.

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