One of the few pitfalls of possessing a roster as talented as the one the 49ers have is how difficult it is to distribute playing time to all those deserving. The blue chip players are always going to find a way to get their touches, but what about the invaluable depth behind them?
There is only one football to go around and only so many snaps you can divvy up on the defensive side of the ball. Which unfortunately leaves a handful of players who are deserving of a larger role even if their current workload doesn’t reflect it.