49ers stock report heading into final 2017 contest versus the Rams
By Peter Panacy
Right Tackle Zane Beadles
Overall, the Niners offensive line did a good job in pass protection against a Jaguars defense that led the NFL in sacks coming into Week 16 (51).
Jacksonville mustered just one sack versus San Francisco, along with only four quarterback hits.
But fill-in right tackle Zane Beadles was still a notable liability along the O-line.
Plays, like the one below, illustrate why Beadles has been so problematic in pass protection this year:
Beadles’ 31.6 overall Pro Football Focus grade through 16 weeks is, by far, the worst among all 49ers offensive linemen. While he does have value in being able to play all five spots along the O-line, it hasn’t exactly translated over to adequate protection.
Sunday’s efforts weren’t much of an improvement.