Carlos Hyde’s Strong Preseason Debut with 49ers Is Sign of Things to Come

Just one game into the 2014 NFL preseason, and running back Carlos Hyde is already validating the hype that has surrounded him ever since he landed with the San Francisco 49ers in this year's draft.

The Niners gave Hyde the nod to start in the backfield on Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens and rested Frank Gore. They hardly missed him, as the second-round stud rumbled for 39 yards on five impressive carries.

Hyde shot through the line like a cannon on downhill run plays, getting near full speed as he accelerated quick...

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