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49ers 2019 training camp: 10 things to watch during opening weekend

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - JULY 30: Ronald Johnson #88 and Chris Culliver #29 of the San Francisco 49ers go up against each other in a 7 on 7 drill during practice at the San Francisco 49ers training facility on July 30, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JULY 30: Ronald Johnson #88 and Chris Culliver #29 of the San Francisco 49ers go up against each other in a 7 on 7 drill during practice at the San Francisco 49ers training facility on July 30, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 30: Running back Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons high steps into the end zone to score in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 30: Running back Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons high steps into the end zone to score in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /

No. 3: How Tevin Coleman Impacts the 49ers Ground Game

Jerick McKinnon’s injury and placement on the PUP list ensures one of the 49ers’ big offseason pickups, Tevin Coleman, sees even more time during training camp at running back.

Coleman already has the bonus of thriving under Kyle Shanahan during their time together with the Falcons. Additionally, McKinnon’s injury absence during organized team activities meant Coleman saw plenty of time with the first-team unit, too.

But those were padless practices. Where Coleman’s true impact might show up will be when the Niners finally don pads later in training camp.

That should help showcase his physicality and elusiveness.

It won’t happen right away, though, yet that doesn’t change the fact fans should pay close attention to what Coleman is doing early on during training camp. Keep an eye on his dual-threat abilities, serving as both a potent runner and viable pass-catching weapon out of the backfield.

If you want to get an idea how Shanahan will deploy his offense this season, keep an eye on Coleman these next few weeks.