San Francisco 49ers Mailbag: The Future Is Looking Bright
Drew So on Twitter asked: On what side of the ball needs the most help and how should the 49ers draft to help this?
The San Francisco 49ers have a pretty solid defense, considering how young they are under their first year defensive coordinator, Robert Saleh. They could be in for a huge improvement next year. But, to answer the question, it has to be the offense that needs the most help.
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When you have a future star quarterback in Garoppolo, you need to be able to surround him with talent. While receivers are a must, the offensive line definitely needs the most help.
Garoppolo has been able to make big throws without a good offensive line, so imagine how good he will be if the 49ers offensive line is good once again.
Joe Staley and Trent Brown (if healthy), are the two centerpieces at tackle. Joshua Garnett can return from injured reserve next season and make an impact at right guard and center Daniel Kilgore has been a proven veteran. Laken Tomlinson has had his ups and downs, but can and should improve. The 49ers could also use an upgrade at left guard as well.
In terms of draft prospects at the guard position, there are players like Quenton Nelson and Billy Price that can make an impact.
At tackle, if the 49ers choose to draft for that position, there are Mike McGlinchey and Orlando Brown that come to mind as possibilities.
I expectt he offensive line to be addressed through free agency, but the draft has some nice prospects as well.