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San Francisco 49ers: 5 Biggest Roster Needs Heading into 2017 Offseason

By Peter Panacy

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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The San Francisco 49ers need a complete upgrade and overhaul to their current roster. Niner Noise ranks the top five roster needs the team has heading into the 2017 offseason.

Dec 20, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers team helmets on the sidelines during the game against the San Diego Chargers at Levi's Stadium. Charges won 38-35 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers team helmets on the sidelines during the game against the San Diego Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Charges won 38-35 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports /

Whether it be through free agency or the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers need to make some considerable efforts to revamp and overhaul their current roster in 2017.

It goes without saying. The 2-14 Niners lack both depth and playmakers across the board. If you pick a statistical category, chances are San Francisco is either dead last or close to it.

Well, except for the running game, of course. And that’s not going to be a top-five need.

But what about the others? There are plenty. So let’s take a look at the five most important positions San Francisco needs to address this offseason with some key free agents and draft picks who might be able to help.

Insofar as free agency, the Niners should be equipped to be aggressive. According to Over the Cap, San Francisco should have roughly $82 million in available cap space this offseason (including rollover).

Tack on as many as 11 draft picks, including one likely compensatory selection, and there’s a good chance the 49ers are able to bring in some noteworthy talent.

True, the Niners rebuild isn’t going to be just one offseason. But let’s take a look at how this process can get off to a good start.