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Ranking 49ers’ top 5 positions in need of an offseason upgrade

The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their second season under general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan, finishing with a disappointing 4-12 record in 2018. The injury-depleted roster endured 17 players on injured reserve throughout the season, including quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and running back Jerick McKinnon. Still in the midst of a rebuild, the 49ers enter into a critical offseason with nearly $70 million in projected salary cap space and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Here’s our top five positions groups in need of an upgrade this offseason:

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