San Francisco 49ers Have Flexible One-Two Punch in the Backfield

The San Francisco 49ers have solidified the running back position with the signing of Brian Westbrook. While Frank Gore is the acknowledged starter and leader of this unit, the signing of the former Eagle is an outstanding move by the Niners.

A healthy Frank Gore, backed up by Brian Westbrook, gives the 49ers a one-two punch that reminds me of the former San Diego Charger pair of LaDanian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles and the former Jacksonville tandem of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew.

While Gore is the main man in San Francisco, Westbrook brings excellent pass-catching skills, good blocking, and a veteran presence as the No. 2 man.  Westbrook also still has the breakaway ability ...

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