Matt Waldman on Ricky Pearsall

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especially over Ricky Pearsall, which I think Ricky Pearsall is gonna move more into a slot role. Um, and be on the field less... I don't think he is going to be able to handle the rigors of the blocking role that's that could be expected of him in 12 personnel and especially in heavier sets.

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Slot role with reduced field time limits Pearsall's fantasy upside in 49ers scheme.

Brandon Angelo projects Ricky Pearsall to move into a slot role with reduced field time in the 49ers offense. Angelo believes Pearsall cannot handle the rigors of the blocking role expected in 12 personnel and heavier sets, positioning him below Jean Stribbling in the receiving hierarchy. From a durability standpoint, less field time may help him, but the role limitation and blocking deficiency reduce his fantasy relevance and offensive opportunity.

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