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San Francisco 49ers: 5 bold predictions ahead of the 2018 season

By Bobby Horne

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 29: A view of San Francisco 49ers helmets on the bench during their NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 29: A view of San Francisco 49ers helmets on the bench during their NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 29: Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks intercepts quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans with 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on October 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 41-38. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 29: Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks intercepts quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans with 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on October 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 41-38. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Richard Sherman will lead team in interceptions and passes defended

Recently signed 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is coming off a season-ending Achilles tear. All signs are pointing towards his return to full health just before training camp, though.

Sherman’s incentive-heavy contract, along with the chip on his shoulder created by his former team, will have him playing like the Richard Sherman we all know him to be. He will return to his All-Pro self and lead the 49ers in interceptions and passes defended.

Look out, Russell Wilson.