Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
Originally posted by NCommand:
We're here because we know it is the weakness and has been consistently annually. It's a pattern. And conscious choices.
I understand every team has their weaker position groups; even Superbowl winners.
But this FO has had more than enough time to make this unit a strength by now and one that doesn't fall apart in the playoffs when we need it most. IMHO, of course.
I can sorta understand that perspective. But you need to also grant that it is EXTREMELY difficult to develop an OL that is the strength of the team. How many teams is the OL the strength of the team right now? 3 maybe?
I'm hopeful they finally have a QB who won't fall apart in the playoffs when we need him most. To me thats the gamechanger that makes up for the rest, like it did for KC in 2019.
It's interesting... the offensive line isn't something that feels like we've invested in, but when you think about it:
Trent Williams --- Acquired via trade and paid big money on contract extension. (We were very fortunate here that we were able to trade for him!)
Aaron Banks --- 2nd Round pick
Spencer Burford --- 4th Round pick
Mike McGlinchey --- 1st round pick
Jake Brendel --- Free Agent
Daniel Brunskill --- Free Agent
We've invested draft capital and brought in free agents like Weston Richburg, Laken Tomlinson, and Alex Mack. Our draft choices look much better for us IF Aaron Banks and Spencer Burford pan out, and Mike McGlinchey returns to form.
For better or worse, I just think that the profile of what the 49ers look for in offensive linemen is that their first priority is to get smart offensive linemen that can execute the complex run-blocking schemes.
