Listed at just under 300 pounds, new San Francisco 49er Kentwan Balmer -- a first-round pick in last month's NFL draft -- is approximately an Olsen twin shy of the ideal weight for a 3-4 nose tackle. At the same time, he’s conveniently near the right size for life as an off-tackle if he were playing alongside a middle partner. Using Balmer in a 4-3 defense next to the bigger Aubrayo Franklin would mean that he’s not the sole object of focus for the interior offensive linemen; on top of that, several of his defensive teammates would also benefit from…

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