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Kaelon Black has received a lot of praise after a quality training camp and preseason

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Black praised after strong training camp and preseason; backfield contender.

Backup running back has received significant praise after a quality training camp and preseason, making him a candidate for snaps in the 49ers backfield split against the Rams in Week 1.

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Rookie Black earns Shanahan's trust with 14 carries, 65 yards.

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Black out-carries McCaffrey 14-10 with 65 yards; emerging as legitimate one-two punch.

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Black's 14-carry debut out-carries McCaffrey; one of game's biggest surprises.

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Black gets screen-pass opportunity with Juszczyk clearing the way.

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Black benefits from Shanahan's Juszczyk screen-pass lead-blocking design

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Kaelon Black emerges as the high-value handcuff/backup to own. Multiple comments strongly recommend acquiring him: 'If Black is somehow a free agent...

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