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Dieter Kurtenbach

Dieter Kurtenbach: Collision theory — Can the 49ers balance physicality, longevity with Lance, Deebo?

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Niners want to play bully ball this season.

The Niners running backs are big — all three that will suit up for Sunday’s Week 2 game against the Seahawks weigh more than 215 pounds. Their tight ends pack a punch — especially when George Kittle is in the lineup. It’s demanded that Niners wide receivers are committed blockers in the run game. They’re also runners of the football.

And this season, they have a quarterback, Trey Lance, who can bulldoze over defenders at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds.

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