The San Francisco 49ers added additional competition along their offensive line this offseason by signing veteran center Tim Barnes to a one-year contract right after the 2017 NFL Draft.
San Francisco’s O-line was less than ideal a season ago.
Despite some improvements from 2015, this group still finished at No. 30 in pass protection and dead last in run support, according to Football Outsiders.
One of the main areas of concern was at center. The incumbent, Daniel Kilgore, figured to be the starter to kick off 2017. But a slew of injuries, dating back to 2014, doesn’t lend a lot of confidence for the overall health and depth at the position.