Niners Offense

Colin Kaepernick is the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.  He picked up the top qb job last year after the injury to former starting quarterback Alex Smith.   Alex Smith was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason.

The 49ers appeared in the super bowl against the Baltimore Ravens, but they lost the game in the 4th Quarter.  Colin Kaepernick runs the read option offense with effective decision making.  The read option offense gives the quarterback a chance to make a decision on what happens during the play.  The quarterback can hand the ball off to the runner in the backfield, keep the ball and run, or fake the hand off and drop back to pass. 

The read option caused a lot of problems for defenses last year in the nfl.  As more teams get experience with the read option, they might be able to better handle it.  Colin Kaepernick is especially difficult to stop in the read option because of his quick speed and his accurate throwing ability.

Michael Crabtree was the leader of the 49ers receiving core.   Crabtree had not always been the top option.  Crabtree had missed time over the course of his career due to injury.  Crabtree injured himself again before the start of the season. 

Vernon Davis plays tight end for the niners.  He is one of the top players at the position in the league.  Vernon Davis presents a really touch match up for nfl defenders.  He has lightning fast speed that can quickly allow him to get down field and away from linebackers and defenders. 

Frank Gore is the starting running back for San Francisco.  He provides a pivotal role in the 49ers offense.  Frank Gore runs hard in between the tackles and is a solid blocker that can pass protect for Colin Kaepernick.  Frank Gore is a veteran running back that has lost a step or two, but he continues to be the work horse for keeping the 49ers offense running smoothly.

Kendall Hunter is the backup running back behind Frank Gore.  Kendall Hunter provides the fresh legs that the 49ers offense needs.  He is a powerful and fast runner that can take hand offs the distance of the field.  Kendall Hunter injured himself last season, but he has recovered and is ready for action in the 49ers offense.  The niners running attack is strengthened with Kendall Hunter active and available. 

Anquan Boldin is a new addition to the niners offense.  He was picked up in the off season through a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.  Anquan Boldin is providing the leadership and strong hands that are needed right now for the red and gold.  He brings toughness and an ability to make the hard catches in traffic and across the middle of the field.  Boldin is a great addition that came at the right time.  When Michael Crabtree went down with the injury, it opened the door for Anquan Boldin to step into the number one wide out spot immediately.