According to 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to replace Frank Gore with "more than one" running back.
Carlos Hyde is expected to receive a bulk of the goal-line and base down carries. However, Reggie Bush and Kendall Hunter will compete for touches on passing downs in the 49ers offense. Hyde was placed on the active/PUP list with a minor calf strain to start training camp.
The 49ers ranked outside the top-20 in our schedule-adjusted Rushing Net Expected Points metric last season. Hyde ranked in the bottom 15, among all running backs with at least 80 carries, with a -0.09 Rushing Net Expected Points per attempt. We expect Hyde to finish with 980 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns, 33 receptions, and 222 receiving yards this upcoming season.
Source: CSNbayarea.com