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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 13, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Gerald Hodges (51) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Brian Hartline (83) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Gerald Hodges (51) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Brian Hartline (83) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Left Inside Linebacker

V1.0 Assessment:

Starter: Gerald Hodges

Backup: Michael Wilhoite

V2.0 Assessment:

No changes.

Again, linebacker Gerald Hodges wins out the competition to start alongside NaVorro Bowman. And Wilhoite goes back to serving as the team’s primary backup in case of injury and on substitutions.

But as described previously, one area to watch will be how the 49ers use safety Jaquiski Tartt in sub packages.

Tartt may end up moving up towards the box, which might push Wilhoite away from any sort of coverage duties in obvious passing situations. Wilhoite (minus-11.2, per PFF) was pretty abysmal in pass coverage last year.

Look for Tartt to be a factor.

Next: Left Outside Linebacker