San Francisco 49ers: Candidates to lose playing time in 2018

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Tight end Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 31: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown during the first quarter against Brandon Allen #8 of the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

Marquise Goodwin

After a breakout season in which he proved himself to be much more than just a deep threat and was only denied a 1,000-yard season by a Week 17 concussion, on the surface Goodwin would not appear to be a player in line to lose snaps.

But only Carlos Hyde and four members of the offensive line played more snaps in 2017 and there are a number of wideouts who could cut into his playing time.

Pierre Garcon is set to return from injury and should slot back in at the top of the depth chart, while Dante Pettis figures to receive plenty of run as a rookie second-round pick who can not only stretch the field but also has the ability to make contested catches in the red zone and win with his route-running.

#49ers practice over. Nice outing for rookie Dante Pettis, who had five catches, including a long one down the sideline from C.J. Beathard.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) June 12, 2018

Kendrick Bourne’s size and skills after the catch make him a viable option, particularly inside the 20, while slot receiver Trent Taylor should continue to be depended on after an extremely impressive rookie year.

Goodwin deserves to be an integral part of the offense, but with so many mouths to feed, it stands to reason his snaps will drop off somewhat.