As Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch lead the 49ers brigade into this week’s scouting combine, their to-do list stretches far beyond Friday’s coin flip with the Raiders for the draft’s Nos. 9 or 10 overall pick.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, as the NFL’s highest-paid player, deserves an upgraded supporting cast, and that now takes precedence.
Here are the five-most pressing issues facing the 49ers:
1. Running back roulette: The 49ers need to solve their running back dilemma. Do they re-sign Carlos Hyde or let him test free agency March 14, where they may be OK with getting outbid?