So remember in 2017 with all that offensive line trouble the San Francisco 49ers had? Before Jimmy Garoppolo’s lightning-quick release alleviated the concerns, quarterbacks were getting bulldozed back there. The 49ers needed to retool this thing as it was a hindrance as far back as Jim Harbaugh’s final year as head coach. Well, things have gotten better.
For run blocking, the 49ers have been light years improved in 2018. Pass blocking? That hasn’t been as great. In their pass-blocking efficiency rankings, Pro Football Focus has the 49ers ranked 23:
Impressive performances from tackles Mike McGlinchey and Joe Staley did a great job of masking the underwhelming play of the interior.