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Two high-profile 49ers offensive players might be feeling a cold draft if the 49ers go beyond window shopping next week.
The 49ers have shown considerable interest in the running back and quarterback positions, which raises questions about how Garrison Hearst and Jeff Garcia fit into the team's plans.
Garcia does not have much to worry about in the short term, but Hearst might be expendable if the 49ers use a first-day draft choice on a running back. Third-year running back Kevan Barlow is expected to become the team's featured back this season, which would leave Hearst as a very expensive ($2.2 million) backup....more
The 49ers have shown considerable interest in the running back and quarterback positions, which raises questions about how Garrison Hearst and Jeff Garcia fit into the team's plans.
Garcia does not have much to worry about in the short term, but Hearst might be expendable if the 49ers use a first-day draft choice on a running back. Third-year running back Kevan Barlow is expected to become the team's featured back this season, which would leave Hearst as a very expensive ($2.2 million) backup....more
