49ers: Way-Too-Early Look at San Francisco's 2017 Starting Lineup

San Francisco 49ers: A Way-Too-Early Prediction of the 2017 Starting Lineup

Sep 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; San Francisco 49ers center Daniel Kilgore (67) prepares to snap the ball during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 46-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; 49ers offensive guard Joshua Garnett (65) looks on from the sideline during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Francisco won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line

Center: Daniel Kilgore

Guards: Joshua Garnett, Zane Beadles

Tackles: Joe Staley, Trent Brown

Here’s one good piece of news — the 49ers offensive line is jelling right now and playing oh-so much better than 2015.

And there shouldn’t be too many changes entering 2017.

The only swap from what we’ve seen the previous two weeks to what will be on the field a year from now is rookie guard Joshua Garnett taking over the left guard spot, pushing veteran Zane Beadles over to the right.

Current right guard Andrew Tiller is going to be a exclusive-rights free agent this offseason, so it’s likely San Francisco retains him as insurance.

Former first-round pick Anthony Davis shouldn’t command any faith at this point. Could he regain his former starting spot? Sure. But if he’s still on the roster in 2017, his role is likely going to be one of a swing tackle.

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