With some new pieces in play, the 49ers continue to shuffle and evaluate the offensive line. Adding a Pro Bowl talent in Mathis will go a long way in protecting Colin Kaepernick and shoring up the unit as a whole.
With about a week and a half of training camp in the books, the San Francisco 49ers are finding answers to some questions, while others still lack clarity. Perhaps the biggest question mark at this point is the right side of the offensive line.
The 49ers first-team is currently trotting out Joe Looney at center, Marcus Martin at right guard, and former Buffalo Bills lineman Erik Pears at right tackle.