49ers: Biggest winners and losers from OTAs so far

San Francisco 49ers: Biggest winners and losers from OTAs so far

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Jarryd Hayne #38 of the San Francisco 49ers is wearing jersey #44 while participating in drill during practice on September 11, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. Hayne was wearing the #44 jersey for the 49ers scout team preparing for Monday nights game against the Minnesota Vikings. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Running back Matt Breida #22 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers in overtime 18-15. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Loser: Running Back Matt Breida

Second-year running back Matt Breida has an excellent chance to emerge as the 49ers’ No. 2 running back behind Jerick McKinnon.

But Cam Inman pointed out a key Breida drop that won’t bode well:

"While McKinnon was a reliable option out of the backfield, Matt Breida had a drop that conjured up 2017 memories. One other running back to note was Joe Williams, who sat out his rookie season and “flashed” nicely on a couple plays in Shanahan’s view Tuesday."

Breida, who had a surprising 645 yards from scrimmage his rookie season, essentially has fellow second-year pro Joe Williams as the lone competition for San Francisco’s backup tailback. And with Kyle Shanahan likely to employ more passing concepts for running backs, a drop won’t bode well.

Especially if Williams, who was redshirted a year ago, shows some serious promise. Williams has a long way to go, but this initial round doesn’t go to Breida.