Who will fill the void left by a string of departed fan favorites? That is the question facing the San Francisco 49ers after an offseason defined by the loss of key players.
Patrick Willis and Justin Smith have both called it a career, while the 49ers' all-time leading rusher Frank Gore left for the Indianapolis Colts during free agency. This seemingly leaves supporters with few players capable of capturing the heart of the fanbase in the way that trio did during their storied stints with the franchise.
Indeed, the 49ers roster now looks a lot younger and more inexperienced.