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San Francisco 49ers 2017 Offseason Big Board version 1.0

By Eric Gamboa

Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for a photo during a press conference at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for a photo during a press conference at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Nick Bellore (50) tries to tackle Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) during the second half at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Needs

Any team’s big board begins with a team’s top needs. The 49ers’ needs are all over the map. There is literally no position group that cannot be upgraded.

However, heading into the offseason without a plan would simply be an unmitigated disaster.

The 49ers have clear positions more dire than others, and these positions need to be addressed first. Two major positions of need, the nose tackle and outside linebacker positions, may no longer be needs if the teams changes their defensive front from a 3-4 to a 4-3.

Without knowing what defensive front the 49ers will field, the nose and edge rusher will have to wait for version 2.0. So without further ado, here are the team’s needs ranging from, crisis to almost adequate, that need to be addressed this offseason:

Quarterback

Wide Receiver

Inside Linebacker

Tight End

Backup Running Back