Three takeaways from the 49ers depth chart release

The San Francisco 49ers released their depth chart today to give a sneak peak of what the starters will look like on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Matt Breida listed as the running back starter

Tevin Coleman has typically been the player receiving the first team reps at running back, but it is Matt Breida who turns up as the starter on the depth chart released for this week. Breida has looked the better and more explosive running back in every facet of the offense in the preseason. However, in this regard I would not read too much into it.

The starting running back for the San Francisco 49ers is very irrelevant. Both players are going to see their fair share of the field, as well as Raheem Mostert to spell one of them. I would even expect Coleman and Breida to be on the field at the same time in some formations. Both players create matchup nightmares for linebackers and even some safeties, so it is definitely something we should see this season.

Solomon Thomas is still listed as a defensive end

When the 49ers acquired the services of Dee Ford and Nick Bosa, it was the belief that it would allow Solomon Thomas to be inserted to interior lineman. It does work out better for him since it is his natural position. His physical traits and technique fit that of an interior lineman as opposed to coming off the edge.

However, one look at the depth chart and he is still listed at defensive end. It's not the end all be all if he is listed because Robert Saleh will most likely use him interchangeably on the defensive line. If it's a passing situation, Thomas could be pushed inside with Ford and Bosa on the edge. Hopefully, Saleh doesn't strictly keep Thomas at a position that doesn't behoove his skillset.

Tarvarius Moore isn't shown as the starter at free safety

This is another example of why depth chart releases should not be taken at face value. These coaches could care less about what they put on their. They're going to use their players however they see fit. Jimmie Ward is likely going to handle the slot a good portion of the time and can always swing back to safety when need be.

Tarvarius Moore is the ideal option at safety because he takes better angles towards a receiver. He's most likely the free safety when it comes to Nickel and dime packages since Ward can play the slot. Depth charts never reveal the entire thought process of the coaches. It's pretty much just for show for fans to gander over. Take it all with a little grain of salt.