The San Francisco 49ers’ starting right tackle job wasn’t supposed to be up for grabs.
The Niners had Anthony Davis, the 11th pick of the 2010 draft, the 25-year old road-grader, one of the best right tackles in the NFL. They had him signed through 2019.
Davis retired last week. He tweeted that he plans to return after “a year or so” but, as far as this season is concerned, he’s history.
Someone needs to take his place. Who will it be? Here are the top three candidates.