49ers Mailbag: What Deebo Samuel's Return Means for Kaelon Black

Key Points:

• The 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries this training camp, including key players like Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and George Kittle, while Kyle Shanahan is also injured; however, Deebo Samuel has returned, making the team's skill-position players all 30 or older this season.
• Quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Mac Jones have struggled in camp, partly due to missing Kyle Shanahan's play-calling and the absence of key receivers who are either injured or still building chemistry with the quarterbacks.
• Running back snaps are expected to favor Kaelon Black over Deebo Samuel, as Samuel is primarily a wide receiver now and no longer the feature back he once was.
• The 49ers' offensive line faces challenges, with starting guards struggling against defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, and rookie Enrique Cruz Jr. serving as backup left tackle behind Austen Pleasants, who has had a poor performance history at that position.
• Despite concerns about age and injuries, the 49ers remain a strong team in the NFL, and if they can add an elite pass rusher like Maxx Crosby or Vita Vea, they could contend for a Super Bowl, though finishing behind the Cardinals in the NFC West is unlikely.