49ers Load Up, Still Need Line Help

0:00The San Francisco 49ers just wrapped up a busy free agency period, loading up their roster with smart additions on offense and defense. They grabbed wire receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk to boost the passing game, re-signed Kicker Eddie Pineiro, and tied in Jake Tongues, and welcome back linebackers Luke Gifford and Dre Greenlaw. They also traded a third round pick for defensive tackle Osa Odizua and added some offensive line depth, though nothing splashy. With the NFL draft right around the corner, the team still needs to shore a protection for quarterback Brock Purdy and amp up the pass rush. Those lines on both sides remain the biggest holes, even after these moves. Talks wrote about quarterback Mack Jones possibly leaving after he stepped in for Purdy last season, but no big trade offers came in. Purdy's locked in as the starter, and Jones gives solid backup depth in year two of his deal. No need to chase a linebacker in the draft, either. Purdy's forced into shuffle last year, but now they've got nine at the position, including

1:01a healthy Fred Warner ready to roll. Guys like Gifford and Garrett Wallow handle special teams fine. Instead, the 49ers should either first round pick for offensive line or defensive end help to stay competitive in that stacked NFC West. This has been California News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.