San Francisco 49ers: Top 5 positions to upgrade and how to upgrade them

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: General manager John Lynch of the San Francisco 49ers answers questions from the media on Day 2 of the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: General manager John Lynch of the San Francisco 49ers answers questions from the media on Day 2 of the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The San Francisco 49ers had a tremendous 2017 rookie class and found their franchise quarterback, but some positions still require some attention. Here we take a look at some positions of need , and some possible solutions for them.

If you’re like me, at least one time since playoffs began you watch Jimmy Garoppolo highlight videos on YouTube and thanking whichever force brought general manager John Lynch to the helm (ok maybe not).

Certainly the former hard-hitting safety and FOX analyst has the full confidence of the San Francisco 49ers fandom after an exceptional NFL Draft class and what could possibly be one of the all-time great trade heists if the early returns from Garoppolo are any indication.

Well now it’s time for round two. Lynch has shown he can draft and sign free agents well, and no doubt these positions will be a key focus for him and the invaluable Niners draft team.

I’ve ranked them from least to most important by personal opinion, but really all five positions should be invested in if possible.

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