San Francisco running back LaMichael James could be looking at an expanded role Week 10 against the Panthers, according to the Sacramento Bee.
James has been taking more punt-return reps during recent practices, and head coach Jim Harbaugh has been talking about finding a role for James in the past few weeks. Kyle Williams hasn't been a big play return man for the team, and James was utilized as a returner in college. While James hasn't been told he'll be taking over, it looks like he might get some opportunities sooner rather than later.