Download any podcast, watch any sports-talk show or tune into any radio show in San Francisco, and all you’ll hear about is the quarterback battle between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance.
On one misdirection play, two 49ers offensive linemen blocked in the opposite direction of Mostert’s run to the right side, leaving him without blockers but with plenty of room to race to the sideline, breaking a couple of tackles on his way to gaining 17 yards.
At the very least, he should give those Fantasy managers who draft him an obvious starter to begin the year.
Chances are he will have a bunch of games where he’ll be a reliable starter, but it won’t be until Mostert is shelved.
One minute you’re an undrafted running back buried behind two efficient players with pedigree, the next minute you’re a popular late-round pick in Fantasy drafts.
After watching every preseason snap, the plus-sized Williams showed on film that he’s a quick accelerator who can win on edge runs with solid balance, agility and legpower.
He’s also sneaky good in the passing game, showing a good understanding of how to become a good target in a scramble drill .
So what’s lacking? Williams’ vision, decisiveness and tackle-breaking skills were on display on that first video, but they’re not his most consistent traits.
He has two career games with over 10 touches, has two career touchdowns and has never had more than 51 total yards in a game.
That’s pretty much what the expectation should be week in and week out for Williams. It’s not good enough to make him a start-worthy Fantasy option, but he definitely warrants a draft pick near the range of priority backups.
Miles Sanders is their primary back, but his rough work in the passing game will mean roles for others.
His pass protection this summer wasn’t good, he didn’t always follow his blocking and he didn’t regularly make defenders miss.
Scott has a career 79% catch rate with 24-plus receptions in each of his past two seasons while sharing that passing-downs role with other running backs.