49ers: Making the call on San Francisco's free agents in 2018

Re-sign or let walk: Making the call on 49ers’ free agents in 2018

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 10: Guard Brandon Fusco #63 of the Minnesota Vikings blocks outside linebacker Markus Golden #44 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 10, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Offensive Guard Brandon Fusco

San Francisco’s interior offensive line play has been pretty bad this season, and the Niners have been forced to make some serious stopgap moves to address injuries and underperformance.

Right guard Brandon Fusco isn’t exactly the answer, but he hasn’t been the team’s worst problem along the line either. According to Pro Football Focus, Fusco has allowed 16 quarterback pressures — sixth most in the NFL — but also has a respectable 76.7 run-blocking grade.

Fellow guard Laken Tomlinson has struggled since joining the Niners earlier this offseason, and backup lineman Zane Beadles isn’t the answer.

Pair these issues with second-year guard Joshua Garnett’s season-ending knee injury and long-term concerns, and Fusco’s situation doesn’t look all that bad.

A guess would have the Niners bringing him back as a possible starting candidate or reserve option if needed.

Prediction: Re-signed