San Francisco 49ers: 13 predictions for the 2018 season

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 17: A general view of the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 17, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 17: A general view of the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 17, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Kendall Wright #13 of the Chicago Bears carries the football ahead of Ahkello Witherspoon #23 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 15-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Kendall Wright #13 of the Chicago Bears carries the football ahead of Ahkello Witherspoon #23 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 15-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

No. 2: The Secondary Continues to Struggle

The last couple of seasons have seen the Niners secondary burned so bad, their remains could only be identified by dental records! 

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and Co. have taken measures to get key players in the right positions, adding a versatile and experienced cornerback in four-time Pro Bowler Richard Sherman, while continually training up both youngsters Ahkello Witherspoon and the well-balanced Jaquiski Tartt.                                                                     

Despite these efforts, however, I foresee these athletes needing valuable playing-time experience as a unit to jell to each other’s play style. I am certain impressive plays will be made individually. 

I just feel it will take a while to create a rock solid bunch in the backfield. That may take time, especially considering the lack of experienced depth behind the presumed starters.

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