Before the start of the NFL free agency period, we’re going to look at various positions on the San Francisco 49ers’ roster to determine a few things. The first is whether or not the position improved from 2016 to 2017. The second is to see if free agency is a viable option to improve the position — if it’s even needed.
Season in review
The offensive tackle position was the strong point of the 49ers’ offensive line in 2017, even if the line as a whole wasn’t great. Left tackle Joe Staley, after a rough 2016, bounced back and was once again an elite tackle this season.