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In March, the 49ers signed inside linebacker Malcolm Smith to a five-year contract with $11.5 million guaranteed.
In April, they used a first-round pick on Alabama inside linebacker Reuben Foster.
And now, in May, head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked Tuesday about how playing time will be divided at a position group that also includes NaVorro Bowman, a four-time, first-team All-Pro.
Said Shanahan: “In my opinion, there’s going to be a very good player who is not out there all the time.”
Bowman’s thoughts on the matter?