San Francisco 49ers: The good, bad, and ugly in week two win over Lions

Ugly: Garoppolo Taking A Beating

For the second straight game, Garoppolo took a pounding. The Lions put a beating on him even worse than the Vikings did in the season opener.

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We knew going in that San Francisco had some questions to address along that offensive line. Other than stalwart Joe Staley, the hope was that first-round pick Mike McGlinchey would round into a solid tackle, the trade for Weston Richburg at center would pan out, and that having Laken Tomlinson, and Mike Person would shore up what had been a creaky offensive line.

And although some strides have been taken, it’s clear that there still is a lot of work to be done. Injuries haven’t helped the cause, with Person and his backup Joshua Garnett dinged up, but there are still plenty of questions about this offensive line.

Through two games, that line has given up nine sacks – and about a billion hits. Garoppolo has spent more time on his back than – okay, we can’t make that terribly tasteless joke. Garoppolo’s dating habits are none of our concern.

Suffice it to say, Garoppolo has hit the deck a lot so far this season. The Lions dropped him six times, hit him another eight times, and forced him to move around – a lot.

At the current pace this line is giving up sacks, Garoppolo would finish the season with the second most in NFL history – tied with Randall Cunningham at 72 – and just four behind David Carr, who is in sole possession of first place in that dubious category.

Garoppolo isn’t going to be leading this team anywhere if he’s in a body cast, and the 49ers need to tighten up that line, and do a better job of protecting their franchise quarterback.