The 49ers clearly have holes that need to be filled. Last season the Offensive Line was the weak link on the team. Injuries are a part of the NFL, so no excuses should be made. The team also struggled in the defensive backfield. These two holes have to be filled in the upcoming NFL draft.
With their 1st pick in the NFL draft the 49ers should address their biggest problem, the Offensive Line. It's hard to say now who will be available, but there is a lot of first round talent for linemen in this year's draft. After the Senior Bowl, and the NFL Combine, it will be easier to see which linemen fill the 49ers needs. The only reason the 49ers should not draft a O-Lineman here is if an elite talent, such as Eric Berry, falls into their laps.
The secondary of the 49ers should improve over last season with Walt Harris, and Nate Clements returning from injuries. So with the #17 overall pick, I think the 49ers should draft another Offensive Linemen. By fixing the Offensive Line, it will solve many problems with the Offensive. It would allow Frank Gore more opportunities to run the ball, and give better protection for Alex Smith. It would also allow the 49ers to spread the ball more, feeding Alex Smith's strengths.
Spending two first round picks on Offensive Lineman is not "sexy". However, following Mike Singletary's smash mouth football philosophy, the team does not have to be sexy. Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, and Michael Crabtree are all set in place as the team's skill position players. The defense also improved this season. In the case of the 49ers it will improve the team the most by being "unsexy" and drafting two lineman in the first round. If you can win in the trenches, you usually win the game.
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