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San Francisco 49ers: Identifying the 5 best players in 2017 so far

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Reuben Foster #56 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field prior to their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Reuben Foster #56 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field prior to their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 05: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a run against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 05: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a run against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Running Back Carlos Hyde

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    • One can only imagine the kind of numbers running back Carlos Hyde could produce if he had a good-to-elite offensive line blocking in front of him.

    Regardless, 2017 is shaping up to be Hyde’s best season as a pro.

    The overall numbers don’t necessarily reflect this, as Hyde has just 592 rushing yards and four touchdowns — averaging 59.2 yards per game in the process. A lot of that, though, can be attributed to head coach Kyle Shanahan being a little too pass-happy in games and not putting the ball in Hyde’s hands.

    For example, Hyde had only 12 carries during the 49ers’ 20-10 Week 9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, while the Niners attempted 51 passes.

    But Shanahan has made Hyde a more versatile weapon this season, incorporating him in the passing game.

    To date, Hyde has an additional 274 yards through the air.

    Hyde is a free agent this offseason, and it might be wise to re-sign the 26 year old before 2018.