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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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Oct 30, 2011; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) raises his arms before a play against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park. San Francisco defeated Cleveland 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2011; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) raises his arms before a play against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park. San Francisco defeated Cleveland 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-USA TODAY Sports /

Left Outside Linebacker

V1.0 Assessment:

Starter: Ahmad Brooks

Backup: Corey Lemonier

V2.0 Assessment:

Starter: Ahmad Brooks

Backup: Tank Carradine

Finally a bit of a change here.

Outside linebacker Corey Lemonier’s roster spot might have been saved, for now, with the four-game suspension of pass-rushing linebacker Aaron Lynch. But that won’t keep Lemonier from being buried on the depth chart.

EDGE Tank Carradine might also not be utilized as a strict pass-rusher either, which is the reason he gets the bump over Lemonier in our second assessment of the depth chart.

Grant Cohn of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat described some of Carradine’s recent efforts in training camp:

"[Carradine] broke up a pass intended for third-string slot receiver Bryce Treggs during 7 on 7s, and set a powerful edge against the run during 11 on 11s. Defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil was so impressed with Carradine’s run defense after one play, O’Neil ran onto the field and bumped chests with him."

Carradine’s efforts against the run likely move him up the charts.

Next: Right Outside Linebacker