49ers coaches work “daily” with rookie RB LaMichael James on handling punt returns. Frank Gore ranks in the top-five in the NFL in yards per carry and is signed through 2014 while Kendall Hunter is entrenched as the backup. With Ted Ginn due to reach free agency in 2013, James’ future could be returning punts and functioning as a change-of-pace back. He’s yet to be active for a game this season, but will finally get his shot this week.
The Niners drafted James to come in and eventually take over for Frank Gore, but he has not hit the field yet. Expect him to hit the holes with a full head of steam this week.
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