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Rookie 49ers safety's steep fall from grace has only gotten worse

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The San Francisco 49ers have been trying to figure things out at safety all season. They have mainly relied on four different players, but rookie Marques Sigle has seen a steep fall from grace as the season has dragged on.

It was a bit of a surprise when Sigle got the starting job in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. He looked solid in training camp and preseason action, which gave him a leg up over embatted third-year player Ji'Ayir Brown.

However, as the season has gone on, Sigle has seen his playing time drop precipitously.