There’s little evidence of the San Francisco 49ers investing in the guard position during Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch’s tenure. The lone example is trading up in the second round to select Aaron Banks in the NFL Draft.
So, if you’re skeptical about the team opening up the checkbook to sign a prized free agent like Miami Dolphins right guard Robert Hunt, you’re not alone. Names like Hunt, Jonah Jackson, Mike Onwenu, and Kevin Dotson could make around $16 million annually.
The 49ers may continue the theme of a stop-gap veteran at the position.