The San Francisco 49ers have several holes to fill after a disappointing 2024 campaign. One writer suggests the team sign a ...

Center has typically been an important position for head coach Kyle Shanahan, and it looked in 2022 like Brendel might have ...

The 49ers need a new center. The current starter, Jake Brendel, isn't good enough. That's why the 49ers could look to draft ...

The 49ers drafted seven offensive linemen in the past five years and six remained on the roster through the 2024 NFL season. However, the offensive line figures to be an area the 49ers will continue ...

If the 49ers are intent on filling their trenches this offseason, they'll find plenty of options in the draft, especially on ...

For years, ESPN analyst Matt Miller has urged the San Francisco 49ers to prioritize their often-overlooked offensive line early in the draft. Last year, the team found a starting right guard in ...

Center Jake Brendel is mediocre, right tackle Colton McKivitz is subpar, and Trent Williams is closing in on retirement. The 49ers need to boost their offensive line. That is why Pro Football ...

That leaves left guard, likely vacated by a departing Aaron Banks, and center as two positions necessary to improve if the 49ers want to ... sticking with Jake Brendel is just as terrifying.

Fix: Starting center If the 49ers don't spend at left guard, they'll likely do so at center where finding an upgrade over Jake Brendel is up near the top of their offseason priority list.

If the 49ers hope to protect Purdy better in 2025, center is likely the most important position to upgrade. And one 49ers writer believes there is a perfect candidate waiting for them in free agency.