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San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon likely will make the roster this season if he shows that he is one of the team's best special teams players.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon stands a good chance of making the final roster, according to offensive coordinator Greg Roman. 'I think we can look to (Dixon) to have his most productive season as a Niner,' Roman said. Dixon seemed hopelessly buried on the depth chart at running back when training camp began, but he has taken advantage of recent injuries at the position and has strung together two solid preseason games.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon has asked head coach Jim Harbaugh to a chance to play at fullback and Harbaugh said Dixon is responding to the move.
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The San Francisco 49ers are not expected to try RB Anthony Dixon out at fullback because he does not fit the profile of a fullback since he tries to avoid contact. Dixon will have to perform well during training camp in order to make the final roster.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon is expected to be on the roster bubble once training camp begins and will have to win a roster spot with his play.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon likely will have to compete for a roster spot during training camp because the team is expected to draft a running back that is capable of being an every-down presence.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter had 11 carries for 27 yards in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, and RB Anthony Dixon added 32 yards on seven runs. Davis also managed a 15-yard reception.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter had nine carries for 65 yards in a blowout win in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. RB Anthony Dixon had two carries for four yards and a score.
Fantasy Impact: The entire 49ers' rushing game is clicking right now.
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San Francisco 49ers backup RBs Kendall Hunter and Anthony Dixon are expected to see playing time in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles with RB Frank Gore (ankle) uncertain. Even if Gore is able to play, it is believed Hunter will see as much playing time as the veteran.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon told the Mississippi State student newspaper that he is at 250 pounds at this point and expected to spend some time at fullback this season. Dixon said he wants to be versatile enough to used as a tailback or a fullback.
Fantasy Impact: At that weight, he won't be a huge asset as a runner, but should get plenty of chances to block.
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