Offensive guard is often a position overlooked in San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense. Center and the tackles are more vital, which is why the Niners made notable investments in linemen Weston Richburg and Mike McGlinchey early in 2018.
But guard could end up being problematic this year. For starters, left guard Laken Tomlinson suffered an MCL sprain in Week 17. And while there’s no surgery involved and only a three-month recovery period, there’s also no guarantee Tomlinson will be 100 percent by the time training camp rolls around this summer.