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49ers film room: Why Carlos Hyde will start at running back

By Chris Wilson

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes towards Rodney McLeod #23 of the St. Louis Rams during the second half at Levis Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes towards Rodney McLeod #23 of the St. Louis Rams during the second half at Levis Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 11: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the New York Jets during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Patience and Vision

In the 49ers’ new rushing scheme, Hyde will need to exhibit patience before cutting and hitting the hole at top speed. He will also be required to read the blocks in front of him and take what his offensive line gives him.

Over his career, Hyde has successfully run the ball behind a variety of blocking schemes, including many identical or similar to the 49ers’ 2017 scheme. Over training camp and the preseason, Hyde will need to work with coaches to improve his understanding of the scheme and build upon his past successes.

Although he’s usually a quick-hitting running back, Hyde has shown the ability to be patient, and the vision to find creases in the defense: