San Francisco 49ers: Predicting wide receiver depth chart, 2018 stats

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after catching a pass for a first down against the Tennessee Titans during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after catching a pass for a first down against the Tennessee Titans during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 05: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a 55-yard catch against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 05: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a 55-yard catch against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

WR1: Marquise Goodwin

When the 49ers first signed Marquise Goodwin, two words immediately came to mind — “deep” and “threat.” That is all Goodwin was at Buffalo, and to be frank, I did not have the highest expectations for him coming in.

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However, everything he has done ever since he touched down in San Francisco has proved me wrong.

Goodwin proved that he is not just a deep threat. His route-running abilities is especially crisp, and he possesses (mostly) reliable hands that, combined with his elite-speed, can toast any cornerback in the league. Add on his great rapport with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, and you have the formula for a true No. 1 receiver.

Goodwin is also arguably the best person in the league. He has battled through multiple terrible tragedies and continues to fight through them. He has done a lot of work in the local community and always strives to make people’s days better.

I don’t care what team you are a fan of, your political views or anything. If you don’t like Goodwin, you’re crazy.

2018 Stat Prediction: 70 receptions, 1,135 yards, 8 TDs

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