The San Francisco 49ers had their third day of OTAs on Thursday, putting them a third of the way through the final phase of the offseason workout program. They will have OTAs the next two weeks, and wrap things up with mandatory minicamp.
OTAs provide a chance for offense vs. defense dills, but live contact is still not allowed. OTAs allow for implementation of the scheme, but there is a lot that can’t be assessed. However, there is still something to be gained from the drills from an assessment perspective.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with the media on Tuesday, and he offered some helpful insight into what he is looking at with regard to running backs.