Who Will Win the San Francisco 49ers’ No. 2 Running Back Battle?

July 12, 2014   ·   Nicholas McGee   ·   Jump to comments

Of all the position battles set to play out during the offseason for the San Francisco 49ers, the toughest one to call is perhaps at the running back spot.
That may come as something of a surprising statement given that Frank Gore, the 49ers' all-time leading rusher, is still going strong.
However, at 31 years of age, Gore is ancient in modern-day tailback terms and will likely need more assistance from the No. 2 guy if he is to remain as effective in 2014.
The good news for the Niners and their fans is that San Francisco has a plethora of quality backs set to fight it out for the lion's share of playing time behind Gore.
But which of those players will win the contest to be Gore's primary deputy.
Here, I select my prospective victor from what figures to be a fascinating offseason competition.
 
The Battle
Since being drafted in 2011, Kendall Hunter has not had to do much to cement his status as Gore's No. 2.
That situation is cert...

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