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Ranking the Top 10 Free Agents the 49ers Should Pursue in 2017

By Peter Felsch

Nov 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke before the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke before the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse (73) blocks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse (73) blocks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Tackle Marshall Newhouse

Other than left tackle Joe Staley, the 49ers don’t possess a solid veteran lineman since Mike Iupati left for free agency last year.

New York Giants tackle Marshall Newhouse is a good pass blocker with quick feet, and the Niners have struggled to keep the quarterback safe. Last game against the Chicago Bears, they gave up five sacks to quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and he only threw for five yards before getting benched in the fourth quarter.

It would be wise for the team to invest in a short-term deal for Newhouse for two years and around $1.5 million a year. This type of move would allow the younger linemen like Joshua Garnett and Trent Brown to develop.