One of the most pivotal offseason priorities was to shore up the offensive line, leaking oil during 2020 in pass protection. The 49ers’ front office responded by bringing back Trent Williams, adding Alex Mack, keeping Dan Brunskill exclusively at guard, and changing Mike McGlinchey’s offseason diet.
The results were promising in Week 1.
Pro Football Focus graded Alex Mack, Laken Tomlinson, and Trent Williams with clean sheets — no pressures allowed in pass protection. Mike McGlinchey and Dan Brunskill allowed one pressure each, but that was a far cry from last season when the 49ers’ offensive line was on the receiving end of heavy criticism due to their poor play.