Like any team, the 49ers want a stabilized offensive line, and they’ve made strides toward that before next week’s draft.
A year ago, they traded into the first round to select Stanford product Joshua Garnett, who eventually became their starting right guard. Then, last month, general manager John Lynch traded for Pro Bowl center Jeremy Zuttah.
So, all good, right? Not so fast. The 49ers need depth and developmental players for their offensive line’s interior.
True, Zane Beadles surprised last season, transforming from a free-agent afterthought into a versatile starter, mostly at left guard. Another capable veteran is Daniel Kilgore, who is returning from hamstring surgery.